QEII and the DoE Official duties, Current and Court Circular Events

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A thread for the the official duties, current and Court Circular events for QEII and the DoE
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Queen sees how RAF Marham is preparing for Lightning jets | Anglia - ITV News

QuoteRAF Marham, which has been the home of the Tornado GR4 Force, will welcome the F-35 Lightning Force next summer.

While there, the Queen officially opened the new Lightning Operations Centre.


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The Royal Family Verified account @royalfamily

QuoteToday at Buckingham Palace, The Queen received His Excellency Mr. Ellison Greenslade on his appointment as High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

Mrs. Greenslade was also received by Her Majesty.
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The Royal Family Verified account @royalfamily

QuoteToday at Buckingham Palace, The Queen received His Excellency Mr. Alexandre Cece Loua, who presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Guinea.
His Excellency Mr. Francis Blain was also received in audience by The Queen this afternoon and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of the Gambia.
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The Royal Family Verified account @royalfamily

QuoteToday at Buckingham Palace, The Queen received Miss Sarah Clarke on her appointment as Lady Usher of the Black Rod.
Miss Clarke is the first woman to hold this role, which dates back to 1350. Black Rod carries out ceremonial duties for Parliament and has additional duties in the House of Lords.
At the State Opening of Parliament, Black Rod is sent from the Lords Chamber to the Commons Chamber to summon MPs to hear The Queen's Speech. Black Rod ceremoniously knocks 3 times before being admitted to the Chamber: State Opening of Parliament | The Royal Family
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Lieutenant General David Leakey was received by The Queen today upon relinquishing his appointment as Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod and delivered up the Insignia of Office.
Miss Sarah Clarke was received by Her Majesty, took the Oath upon her appointment as Lady Usher of the Black Rod and received the Insignia of Office. Mr. Thomas Woodcock (Garter King of Arms) was in attendance and administered the Oath.

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The Queen, Charles, Camilla & Birgitte host Commonwealth Diaspora Reception at Palace ? Royal Central

QuoteThe Queen was joined by members of her family at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday evening as she hosted a reception to celebrate the achievements of the Commonwealth Diaspora community.

The Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Gloucester also attended the event and met people from the Commonwealth who have made a positive contribution to society.

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The Queen to Visit the Royal College of Physicians ? Royal Central

QuoteQueen Elizabeth will visit the Royal College of Physicians of London next week to mark the College?s 500th anniversary.

During her visit, The Queen will view the College?s original Charter document, which dates back to 1518, and its portrait of Henry VIII. There will also be an exhibit marking the historical innovations made with medicine in the College?s 500 years.

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QEII is performing investitures today at Windsor Castle. There are typically 25 of these ceremonies throughout the year with HM, the PoW, DoCam, and PR being the ones who award the recipients. Usually held at BP, WC, and Holyrood House.

The Royal Family on Twitter: "Congratulations to all the recipients at today's #Investiture at #WindsorCastle! http://t.co/2Pay3fz8zy"


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First British astronaut to be honoured at Windsor Castle | Daily Mail Online

QuoteBritain?s first astronaut will be honoured on Friday when she is appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG).

Helen Sharman will receive the appointment from the Queen during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Ms Sharman became the first Briton in space when she visited the Mir space station in May 1991.

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The Queen to Visit the Royal College of Physicians ? Royal Central

QuoteQueen Elizabeth will visit the Royal College of Physicians of London next week to mark the College?s 500th anniversary.

During her visit, The Queen will view the College?s original Charter document, which dates back to 1518, and its portrait of Henry VIII. There will also be an exhibit marking the historical innovations made with medicine in the College?s 500 years.

Afterwards, The Queen will meet members of the College staff as well as medical professionals before she unveils a plaque to mark her visit and a commemorative Charter for the anniversary.

The Royal College of Physicians officially celebrates its 500th anniversary on 23 September and has a year?s worth of events planned to mark this milestone.

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Catherine Wylie Verified account @wyliecatherine

QuoteThe Queen has made a surprise visit to @LondonFashionWk where she is meeting designers.
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The Queen makes unannounced visit to London Fashion Week ? Royal Central

QuoteHer Majesty The Queen will visit London Fashion Week this afternoon to present the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. The award was initiated in recognition of the role the fashion industry plays in society and diplomacy and will, from now on, be awarded annually to an emerging British fashion designer, who displays exceptional talent and originality.


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QuoteExtraordinary moment Her Majesty takes her seat alongside Anna Wintour in her first EVER front row appearance at Fashion Week (but US Vogue editor raises eyebrows by keeping her shades on)
The monarch, 91, joined fashionistas including Anna Wintour on the front row at the Richard Quinn show

The 91-year-old monarch sat next to the steely fashion doyenne for her inaugural visit to the event - details of which were shrouded in secrecy until her arrival - to watch a runway show and present the new Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.


Read more: Queen joins the style crowd at LFW Richard Quinn show | Daily Mail Online
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The QEII first award was to Richard Quinn.   I wonder if he is related to Kate's private secretary, Catherine Quinn.


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Arthur Edwards Verified account @ArthurJEdwards

Quote#TheQueen visited The #RoyalCollegeOfPhysicians on their 500th birthday. The college was started in 1518 by Henry V111, and his portrait has pride of place amongst the many fine pictures of former Presidents that hang on the walls of this magnificent college
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Court Circular 22nd February:
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier (Chief of the Air Staff) was received by The Queen today.

The following were received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty's Ambassadors: Mr. Michael Davenport (the State of Kuwait) and Mr. Justin McKenzie Smith (Georgia).
Mrs. Davenport was also received by Her Majesty.

The following were received in audience by The Queen upon their appointment as British High Commissioners: Ms. Sarah Cooke (the United Republic of Tanzania) and Mr. Richard Lindsay (Brunei Darussalam).
Mr. Calum McCallum and Mrs. Lindsay were also received by Her Majesty.

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Court Circular 28th February:
Miss Sarah MacIntosh was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon and kissed hands upon her appointment as Permanent Representative to the United Kingdom's Delegation to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.

The Rt. Hon. Theresa May MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty this evening.

The Queen was represented by the Lord Fellowes (Extra Equerry and formerly Private Secretary to Her Majesty) at the Funeral of Sir Julian Loyd (formerly Land Agent, Sandringham) which was held in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham, Norfolk, today.

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The Royal Family Verified account @royalfamily

QuoteThe Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, and Members of The Royal Family will attend the Commonwealth Service at @wabbey on 12 March to celebrate #CommonwealthDay.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Gloucester & Princess Alexandra are all due to attend alongside Her Majesty.

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Royal Central @RoyalCentral

QuoteThe Queen will visit the International Maritime Organisation Headquarters in honour of the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the International Maritime Organisation Convention.


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The Royal Family Verified account @royalfamily

QuoteThis morning The Queen is visiting the International Maritime Organization to mark the 70th year of its formation. HM originally opened its headquarters in 1983.
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The Queen attends 70th anniversary of the Maritime Organisation | Daily Mail Online

QuoteThe Queen paid a visit to London's International Maritime Organisation on Tuesday to mark its 70th anniversary.   

Dressed in a vibrant purple coat and matching hat, Queen Elizabeth II certainly put on a regal display.

The royal, 91, was seen greeting the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organsation (IMO) Kitack Lim, before admiring their grand model ships on display.

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Court Circular 6th March:
The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, The Rifles, this afternoon received General Sir Nicholas Carter (Colonel Commandant).

Court Circular 7th March:
The Rt Hon Theresa May MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Admiral and Member, Royal Yacht Squadron, this morning received Mr James Sheldon (Commodore).