Court Circular
WINDSOR CASTLE
May 18th
Admiral Sir Benjamin Key was received by The Queen today upon his appointment as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson, MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury), had an audience of Her Majesty this evening.
The Earl of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen, and The Countess of Wessex gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace.
The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy were present.
Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms and The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.
The Bands of the Welsh Guards and the Royal Air Force Regiment played selections of music during the afternoon.
The Queen was represented by the Hon Dame Annabel Whitehead (Lady in Waiting) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mr Anthony Barton which was held at St James’s Garlickhythe, Garlick Hill, London EC4, this morning.
The Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Baroness-in-waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this afternoon upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of Colombia and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of Her Majesty.
CLARENCE HOUSE
May 18th
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall today undertook engagements in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
His Royal Highness, accompanied by Her Royal Highness, was this morning awarded the Order of Military Merit by the Governor-general of Canada (the Rt Hon Mary Simon) at Rideau Hall.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall afterwards visited the National War Memorial and attended a Wreath Laying Ceremony.
Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited Byward Market.
Their Royal Highnesses later visited Assumption School and were received by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (the Hon Elizabeth Dowdeswell).
The Prince of Wales, Honorary Commissioner, and The Duchess of Cornwall afterwards visited the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables and viewed the Musical Ride.
The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Trust Canada, subsequently attended a Reception at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
His Royal Highness later received the Rt Hon Justin Trudeau, MP (Prime Minister of Canada) at Rideau Hall.
The Prince of Wales afterwards attended a Sustainable Finance Meeting at the John G. Diefenbaker Building.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended a Meeting with the Governor-general of Canada and Mr Whit Fraser at Rideau Hall.
Their Royal Highnesses afterwards attended a Platinum Jubilee Reception given by the Governor-general of Canada at Rideau Hall.
KENSINGTON PALACE May 18th
The Duke of Cambridge, Commodore-in-chief, Submarines, today unveiled a new Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall
Road, Alrewas, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr Ian Dudson).
ST JAMES’S PALACE May 18th
The Earl of Wessex, Royal Colonel, 1st Battalion The London Guards, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Steven Lowe upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Sykes upon assuming the appointment.
The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business Committee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning attended a Committee Meeting at Chime Communications Limited, Greencoat House, Francis Street, London SW1.
Her Royal Highness, Grand President, St John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle.
ST JAMES’S PALACE May 18th
The Princess Royal, Patron, Transaid, this morning attended the Microlise Transport Conference at Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, and was received by Mrs Louise Bennett (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).
Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron, MND Scotland, this afternoon received Ms Rachel Maitland at Windsor Castle upon assuming her appointment of Chief Executive Officer and Mr Adrian Murphy upon assuming his appointment of Chairman.
The Princess Royal, Patron, Royal National Children’s Springboard Foundation, received Mr Robert Swannell upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr Nick Owen upon assuming the appointment.
Her Royal Highness, President, the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, received Captain Nigel Williams upon relinquishing his appointment as Secretary and Mr John Lavery upon assuming the appointment.
The Princess Royal, Commandant-in-chief (Youth), St John Ambulance, this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle.
KENSINGTON PALACE
May 18th
The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-chief, Royal Army Medical Corps, this morning received Major General Alan Hawley (Representative Colonel Commandant) and Brigadier Philip Carter (Colonel).
His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle.
ST JAMES’S PALACE
May 18th
The Duke of Kent, President, this afternoon attended a Reception at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1.