Welcome to Part 3 of the King and Queen's Official Engagements,
Cout Circular Entries thread.
Congratulations to all those awarded in the 2024 New Year Honours list. View the full list here:
Page N1 | Supplement 64269, 30 December 2023 | London Gazette | The Gazette (https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/64269/supplement/N1)
#NYHonours #NewYearHonours #KingsHonours
The list is quite lengthy
It will be distributed between Charles William and Anne
The 2024 Commonwealth New Year Honours have also been announced in The Gazette.
View the following Commonwealth New Year Honours lists:
Bahamas
Grenada
Papua New Guinea
Solomon Islands
Antigua and Barbuda
Commonwealth New Year Honours 2024 | The Gazette (https://www.thegazette.co.uk/awards-and-accreditation/content/104213)
I?m sure that the people of Granada and the Solomons etc are dancing in the streets with excitement, ha ha! I can predict what happens in these places as happens in Aus when our Honours lists are printed. We are a Commonwealth realm, and a big one.
It?s on the news for a couple of minutes, most people don?t read physical newspapers any more but those that do will read the names. If there?s a well known writer, artist or movie or TV star on the list there?s a flicker of interest at the time. Then it?s back to normal. There?s certainly no excitement anywhere about it, except perhaps among participants like State politicians, community leaders and those who know them personally. And that?s it.
The King presented The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Academic Excellence at Springwood High School, King's Lynn, to Simona Pilmane, Fatima Massawi and Zara Bek (the last of whom was unable to attend), who were introduced into His Majesty's presence by Mr Andrew Johnson, the Headmaster.
Mrs Jane Gardener (Headteacher of Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy and Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy) was received by The King when His Majesty presented Bibles to Finlay Herbert and Zaid Shaikh for proficiency in Religious Instruction.
His Majesty presented The King's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence at King Edward VII Academy, King's Lynn, to Alina Ahsan and Thomas Lawlor (the latter of whom was unable to attend), who was introduced into His Majesty's presence by Ms Barbara Backham, the Vice Principal.
- Court Circular || 7 January 2024
Beaming King Charles greets pupils as he visits a primary school in Norfolk to open its new library | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12939565/Beaming-King-Charles-greets-pupils-visits-primary-school-Norfolk-open-new-library.html)
Portrait of The King released for use in public buildings, shows him in Windsor Castle's Grand Corridor, wearing Admiral of the Fleet's uniform, with insignia from Orders of the Garter, Thistle, Bath, Merit & sash of Royal Victorian Order:
https://x.com/AlastairBruce_/status/1747027838148956589?s=20
New portrait of King in naval uniform will hang in schools ?to strengthen civic pride? (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/01/15/king-charles-portrait-boost-civic-pride-hugo-burnand/?li_source=LI&li_medium=for_you)
Yes, and according to this article it is part of an 8 million pounds campaign to ?encourage civic pride?. That portrait will sure capture the imagination of schoolchildren and indeed everyone under 30, NOT! I remember some of these portraits hanging in public buildings in my own childhood.
However we aren?t living in 1953 any more. This is a complete and useless waste of money iMO, meant by conservative operatives of this Tory Govt to bolster up the image of a man whose latest YouGov poll numbers are nothing short of disastrous for a reigning monarch. How many genuine enterprises are going up in smoke while this rollout is occurring? And the comments below this article from ordinary British citizens are absolutely priceless!
Why believe any article that states how much money is being spent before it is spent? And why is it such a drama issue to change any picture of a king or queen, why dislike any country that does that? Some people follow traditions because that is how they accept change in life and some fuss and yell and screamover changes that they feel are not needed? Why so much negativity over what King Charles does or doesn't do.......he can't please all the people now can he?
Quote from: Nightowl on January 16, 2024, 06:10:27 AM
Why believe any article that states how much money is being spent before it is spent? And why is it such a drama issue to change any picture of a king or queen, why dislike any country that does that? Some people follow traditions because that is how they accept change in life and some fuss and yell and screamover changes that they feel are not needed? Why so much negativity over what King Charles does or doesn't do.......he can't please all the people now can he?
Who said it was a drama of any sort? Just a waste of money!
And Well, according to the latest YouGov polls Charles hasn?t exactly ?pleased? many Britons of under 40 years old, no. The 8 million pounds is there, as I pointed out, to encourage civic pride according to the announcement. I believe that the portion used to transport this portrait to educational institutions and other public buildings in the UK could have been spent on other things.
And the portrait will be transported to those institutions that want such a portrait and not to those who don?t. It will be interesting to say the least to see what proportion of which organisations decide to take up the offer, and whether such information will be available to the media.
It?s been interesting and enlightening during my lifetime to see how such symbols have been dissolving over seventy years. As a child and a very young teen there was hardly a school, University, city hospital, council building, magistrate?s court etc that did not possess a portrait of the King, then the Queen, prominently displayed in all their finery.
When I went back to GB in the 1980s and 1990s they were slowly but surely disappearing from many public places. Same with Aus, in 1970 when I migrated such portraits of the Queen were quite prolific. Then they became not so prominent.
In the last twenty years they have slowly but surely disappeared from view. The last portrait I saw in any prominent building here in Victoria was at a ceremony at Victoria?s Government House about four years ago, in the reception room. Our council doesn?t have one displayed, the universities my children and grandchildren attended didnt and don?t, and it would be very surprising to find very many British universities still have such portraits. They didn?t in the late 1960s when I attended University to get a further degree. And I don?t think that position is going to change, somehow.
The Queen, Patron, SafeLives, this morning opened the Safe Space at Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Aberdeen (Councillor David Cameron, the Lord Provost).
- Court Circular || 18 January 2024
King Charles missed events and duties due his upcoming prostate cancer surgery next week
18-19th January: Meetings and events at Dumfries House with foreign dignitaries and Cabinet members
25th January: Burns Night
27th January: Holocaust Memorial Day
The Queen this morning visited Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service, Swindon, to mark its Fiftieth Anniversary, officially named the charity's refuge, "Jenni's House", and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).
Her Majesty today visited Deacon and Son (Swindon) Limited, 11-15 Wood Street, Old Town, Swindon, to mark its One Hundred and Seventy Fifth Anniversary of trading.
- Court Circular || 22 January 2024
The Queen this morning visited Refuge's Gaia Centre in Lambeth, London, and was received by Mrs Lynn Cooper (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 23 January 2024
King Charles arrives at Clarence House after flying by helicopter to London from Sandringham ahead of his treatment for an enlarged prostate | Daily (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13006927/king-charles-arrives-clarence-house-prostate-surgery.html)
Dame Veronica Anne (Polly) Courtice (Emeritus Director and Senior Ambassador, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership) and Professor Robert Miller (Director, the Whittle Laboratory) were received by The King this morning.
- Court Circular || 25 January 2024
Queen Camilla has accepted to become Patron of the Anne Frank Trust UK, it was announced today:
Her Majesty The Queen becomes Patron of the Anne Frank Trust UK | Anne Frank Trust UK (https://www.annefrank.org.uk/news/her-majesty-the-queen-becomes-patron-of-the-anne-frank-trust-uk)
King will not carry out royal engagements for up to a month as he recovers from surgery, Sky News understands | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/king-will-not-carry-out-royal-engagements-for-up-to-a-month-as-he-recovers-from-surgery-sky-news-understands-13058516)
His Majesty The King Charles need rest lots till his recovery from prostate they return to his duties
King Charles 'will not carry out royal engagements for up to a month as he recovers from prostate surgery in London hospital' - as smiling Queen (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13015925/king-charles-hospital-royal-engagements-not-month.html)
King Charles will miss one month of royal engagements to recover from prostate op as Camilla urges him to take it easy | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/25558698/king-charles-prostate-op-recovery-time-miss-royal-duties/)
The Queen this morning attended a Reception at Windsor Castle for contributors to the new Miniature Library Collection displayed alongside Queen Mary's Dolls' House to mark the Dolls' House's Centenary.
- Court Circular || 30 January 2024
This was such a delightful engagement. The Doll House is celebrating its 100th anniversary and it is wonderful to see the new handwritten books in the collection.
The Queen, President, the Maggie Keswick Jencks Cancer Caring Centres Trust, this morning opened Maggie's Centre at the Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3, and was received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 31 January 2023
Queen Camilla attended the celebrations of the 850th anniversary of the St John's Foundation in Bath today:
Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/editorial-images/news/event/queen-camilla-celebrates-850th-anniversary-of-st-johns-foundation/776099869?editorialproducts=all)
The Queen, Patron, St John's Foundation, this morning visited the Almshouses, Chapel of St Michael's Within, 4-5 Chapel Court, Bath, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Mr Mohammed Saddiq).
Her Majesty, Patron, afterwards attended a Service of Celebration in Bath Abbey to mark the Eight Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of St John's Foundation.
- Court Circular || 1 February 2024
Incredible to think that this organization is nearly 900 years old and still assisting people in need.
The Queen, President, Royal Voluntary Service, this morning visited Meadows Community Centre, 299 Arbury Road, Cambridge, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Mrs Julie Spence).
- Court Circular || 2 February 2024
The Queen this evening attended a Musical Evening in Salisbury Cathedral to celebrate the work of local charities and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).
By command of The King, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Javier Esteban Figueroa at 49 Belgrave Square, London SW1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Argentine Republic to the Court of St James's.
- Court Circular || 8 February 2024
Queen Camilla's tight-knit friendship circle that includes companions Sarah Troughton and The Marchioness of Lansdowne as well as celebrities Joanna (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13065087/Queen-Camillas-tight-knit-friendship-circle-includes-companions-Sarah-Troughton-Marchioness-Lansdowne-celebrities-Joanna-Lumley-Dame-Judi-Dench.html)
Queen Camilla Drove 6 Hours to Event Following King Charles' Cancer News (https://people.com/queen-camilla-drove-6-hours-weather-grounded-helicopter-attend-event-amid-king-charles-cancer-diagnosis-8575105)
Queen Camilla Makes First Royal Outing Since King Charles' Cancer News (https://people.com/queen-camilla-first-official-royal-outing-king-charles-cancer-news-8572287)
Queen Camilla reveals King Charles is 'doing extremely well' during first public engagement since cancer treatment | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/513071/queen-camilla-first-public-appearance-kings-cancer-treatment/)
King Charles's cancer diagnosis sparks surge in searches for NHS advice on disease | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/king-charles-searches-for-nhs-advice-on-cancer-surge-after-monarchs-diagnosis-13067351)
King Charles doing ?extremely well? after cancer diagnosis, Camilla says | Monarchy | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/08/king-charles-doing-extremely-well-after-cancer-diagnosis-camilla-says)
Selfless Queen Camilla makes six-hour round trip so she 'doesn't let King Charles down' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1864878/queen-camilla-salisbury-concert-king-charles-cancer-news)
https://www.itv.com/news/2024-02-08/queen-camilla-says-king-is-doing-extremely-well-under-circumstances
https://www.itv.com/news/2024-02-08/cancer-charity-sees-surge-in-website-visits-after-king-charles-diagnosis
Queen Camilla handed new royal title days after King Charles' cancer update - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/queen-camilla-handed-new-royal-32089197)
Queen Camilla says King Charles 'is doing extremely well, under circumstances' as she arrives at special ceremony | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/25591776/queen-camilla-king-charles-latest-health-cancer/)
Queen Camilla speaks out on The King?s health: ?he?s doing extremely well? ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/royal-news/queen-camilla-speaks-out-on-the-kings-health-hes-doing-extremely-well-196988/)
The Queen this afternoon was installed as an Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers at a Ceremony at Clarence House and subsequently attended a Reception.
The Duchess of Gloucester, Liveryman, was present.
- Court Circular || 13 February 2024
The Queen this morning visited Kindred Studios, 13 Market Lane, London W12, and was received by Mr Kevin McGrath (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Her Majesty this evening attended a Reception to celebrate William Shakespeare at Grosvenor House London Hotel, Park Lane, London W1, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present.
- Court Circular || 14 February 2024
The Queen, Royal Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Halton, this morning received Group Captain Fergus Garwood upon relinquishing his appointment as Station Commander and Wing Commander Peter Seanor upon assuming the appointment.
Her Majesty, Patron, this afternoon held a Reception at Clarence House to celebrate the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Royal British Legion Poppy Factory.
- Court Circular || 15 February 2024
The Queen, Patron, this afternoon held a Reception at Clarence House to mark the Fifteenth Anniversary of Medical Detection Dogs.
Her Majesty later received Commander Andrew Pariser upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer of HMS ASTUTE and Commander Christopher Bate upon assuming the appointment.
- Court Circular || 20 February 2024
The King held a Council at 4.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Penelope Mordaunt MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon James Cleverly MP (Secretary of State for the Home Department), the Rt Hon Alister Jack MP (Secretary of State for Scotland) and the Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP (Secretary of State for Education).
Mr Michael Tomlinson MP was sworn in as a member of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Sir Clive Alderton (Principal Private Secretary to Their Majesties) was in attendance.
The Rt Hon Penelope Mordaunt MP had an audience of His Majesty before the Council.
Later, the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The King.
The Queen, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this afternoon, as Patron, held a Reception for the Colonel's Fund at Clarence House.
- Court Circular || 21 February 2024
The Queen, also representing The King, and The Duchess of Gloucester this morning presented The Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education at Buckingham Palace, at which The Duke of Gloucester was present, and afterwards Her Majesty, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses, gave a Reception.
- Court Circular || 22 February 2024
The King was represented by The Queen, accompanied by The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy and other Members of the Royal Family at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of King Constantine of the Hellenes which was held in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, this morning.
Members of Foreign Royal Families attended.
- Court Circular || 27 February 2024
Queen Camilla received the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, for a meeting at Clarence House today:
https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/camilla-olena-zelenska-clarence-house-february-29-2024?assettype=image&family=editorial&phrase=camilla%20Olena%20Zelenska%20clarence%20house%20february%2029,%202024&sort=newest
The King spoke to The King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan via telephone today.
The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The King this afternoon.
The Queen this afternoon held the Grand Final of the BBC 500 Words creative-writing competition at Buckingham Palace.
- Court Circular || 28 February 2024
Camilla certainly has taken to the role of Queen Consort, she has had a smile from ear to ear doing the events lately. She is a big help to Charles and seems to love meeting all the people. I like seeing her out and about, working and taking care of the royal business. Good for her and she is no young chick either.
The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia (General the Hon David Hurley) spoke to The King via telephone this morning.
Mrs Olena Zelenska (wife of The President of Ukraine) was received by The Queen this morning.
- Court Circular || 29 February 2024
Gert's Royals Twitter says
QuoteRoyal Maundy Thursday usually rotates around England, taking place in a different location each year, with service at Westminster Abbey every decade.
QuoteThe Royal Maundy Thursday Service will take place at Worcester Cathedral on March 28th.
QuoteThe Royal Maundy service takes place each year on the Thursday before Easter. The Royal Maundy service is an important event for the King as he is head of the Church of England.
At the service the Monarch distributes specially-minted coins in red and white purses to people from across the country in recognition of their outstanding Christian service. The number of recipients is determined by the Monarch's age. If the Monarch is 74, there there would be 74 men and 74 women.
Queen Camilla will be in for King Charles's behalf during his cancer treatment
King Charles has received Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt at Buckingham Palace today, March 5:
https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/king-charles-march-05-2024?assettype=image&family=editorial&phrase=king%20charles%20march%2005,%202024&sort=newest
The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer) had an audience of The King this morning.
- Court Circular || 5 March 2024
This afternoon, His Majesty The King had an audience with the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, via video link.
https://x.com/RoyalFamily/status/1765414725905432990?s=20
His Excellency Mr Nourredine Yazid was received in audience by The King today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Yazid was also received by His Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Samba Mamadou Ba was received in audience by The King and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the Court of St James's.
Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
Later, the Rt Hon Justin Trudeau MP (Prime Minister of Canada) had an audience of His Majesty via video link.
- Court Circular || 6 March 2024
King Charles welcomed the High Commissioner of Jamaica at Buckingham Palace today:
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2024/03/07/audience_at_buckingham_palace,_london
King Charles is working hard while receiving chemo. Very impressive!
His Excellency Mr Alexander Williams was received in audience by The King today upon his appointment as High Commissioner for Jamaica in London.
- Court Circular || 7 March 2024
Mr Jeffrey Wadley was received by The King this morning when His Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
Mrs Josephine Wadley was received by The King when His Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
The Queen this afternoon attended the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.
The Prince of Wales, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and The Duke of Kent were also present.
Her Majesty this evening attended a Reception given by the Commonwealth Secretary-General (the Baroness Scotland of Asthal) at Marlborough House, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 11 March 2024
Queen Camilla looks royally amused as she's presented with her lookalike Barbie doll and jokes the designers have 'taken 50 years off her life' as she hosts International Women's Day reception at Buckingham Palace -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13187599/queen-camilla-barbie-international-womens-day-reception.html
The Queen, President, the WOW Foundation, this morning held a Reception at Buckingham Palace to mark the Conclusion of the Women of the World Girls Festival Tour.
The Queen of the Belgians and The Duchess of Gloucester were present.
- Court Circular || 12 March 2024
The King received the Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Commonwealth Secretary-General) this afternoon.
His Majesty held a Council at 4.15 p.m.
There were present: the Rt Hon Penelope Mordaunt MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Alexander Chalk MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice), the Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP (Deputy Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office) and the Rt Hon Gregory Hands MP (Minister for Trade Policy and Minister for London).
At the Council, The King pricked the List of High Sheriffs for the Counties of England (other than Cornwall and those in the Duchy of Lancaster) and Wales.
After the Council, the Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP had an audience of The King when His Majesty pricked the List of High Sheriffs for the Counties of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Sir Clive Alderton (Principal Private Secretary to Their Majesties) was in attendance.
The Rt Hon Penelope Mordaunt MP had an audience of The King before the Council.
Later, the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of His Majesty.
The Queen, Honorary Member, the Jockey Club, today attended the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Mr Edward Gillespie).
- Court Circular || 13 March 2024
The King this afternoon received Mr Brian Moynihan (Chairman, Sustainable Markets Initiative, and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of America).
- Court Circular || 15 March 2024
Today, March 19, King Charles received Veterans of the Korean War for an audience at Buckingham Palace:
https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/king-charles-audience-march-19-2024?assettype=image&family=editorial&phrase=king%20charles%20audience%20march%2019,%202024&sort=newest
Thanks for the info, it is nice to see Charles back doing what he does best, being with the public and enjoying all the comraderies' talk.
Thank you @PrincessOfPeace for keeping us updated on the King and Queen's activities.
Veterans of the Korean War were received by The King this morning.
The Rt Hon James Cleverly MP (Secretary of State for the Home Department) was received in audience by His Majesty today.
- Court Circular || 19 March 2024
Royal visit LIVE updates as Queen Camilla arrives on the Isle of Man:
https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/royal-visit-live-updates-as-queen-camilla-arrives-on-the-isle-of-man-673181
The Queen has arrived in Northern Ireland at the start of a two-day visit:
https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/the-queen-arrives-in-ni-ahead-of-series-of-engagements/a1573637808.html
Dr Timothy Evans was received by The King this afternoon upon relinquishing his appointment as Apothecary to Queen Elizabeth II and Apothecary to the Royal Household, when His Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
Mr Stuart Anderson MP (Vice-Chamberlain of the Household) was received in audience by The King and presented an Address from the House of Commons to which His Majesty was graciously pleased to make reply.
The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The King.
The Queen, representing The King, Lord of Mann, having been received by the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man (Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer), this afternoon conferred City status on the borough of Douglas at Douglas Borough Council, Town Hall, Ridgeway Street, Douglas, and subsequently met members of the local community. Her Majesty later attended a Reception given by the Lieutenant Governor at Government House, Onchan.
The Queen subsequently received Trustees of the Joanna Simpson Foundation at Government House.
- Court Circular || 20 March 2024
Day 2 in Northern Ireland today:
https://www.gettyimages.de/editorial-images/entertainment/event/queen-camilla-visits-northern-ireland-day-2/776123763?editorialproducts=all
His Excellency Mr Mbelwa Kairuki was received in audience by The King today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the United Republic of Tanzania in London.
His Excellency Mr Ng Teck Hean was received in audience by The King and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Singapore in London.
Mrs Mok Ling Ling was also received by His Majesty.
Ms Corin Robertson (Director-General, Finance and Corporate, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was present.
The Queen this morning visited Coffey's Butchers, Arcadia Delicatessen and Knott's Bakery at 380, 378 and 376 Lisburn Road, Belfast, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast (Dame Fionnuala Jay-O'Boyle).
Her Majesty, Colonel-in-Chief, The Rifles, later attended the 2nd Battalion Pass Off Parade at Thiepval Barracks, Magheralave Road, Lisburn, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim (Mr David McCorkell).
The Queen, Patron, The Queen's Reading Room, this afternoon attended a Performance and Reception at Hillsborough Castle.
- Court Circular || 21 March 2024
Today, His Majesty The King was joined by Community and Faith Leaders, who are alumni of the Windsor Leadership Trust, at Buckingham Palace.
The King heard about their involvement in The Faith Leader's Forum where they had an opportunity to openly share their experiences of leading in their communities at a time of heightened international tensions.
https://x.com/RoyalFamily/status/1772647193712742551?s=20
Queen Camilla visited Shrewsbury today, March 27:
https://www.gettyimages.de/editorial-images/news/event/queen-camilla-visits-shrewsbury/776125503?editorialproducts=all
The King this morning received faith leaders who have been supported by the Windsor Leadership Trust.
Mr John Lynes was received by The King today upon relinquishing his appointment in the Royal Household when His Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
The Queen, Patron, The Queen's Reading Room, this evening held a Reception at Clarence House.
- Court Circular || 26 March 2024
The King this afternoon received His Excellency Mohamed Nasheed (Secretary-General of the Climate Vulnerable Forum).
The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of His Majesty.
The Queen this morning visited Shrewsbury Farmers' Market, the Square, Shrewsbury, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire (Mrs Anna Turner).
Her Majesty this afternoon visited Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury, and, as President, met representatives from the Royal Voluntary Service.
- Court Circular || 27 March 2024
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13248353/Queen-Camilla-King-Charles-Royal-Maundy-service-Worcester-Cathedral.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13246311/King-Charles-says-time-nation-extend-hand-friendship-especially-time-need-personal-Easter-message-wake-cancer-diagnoses-Princess-Wales.html
https://people.com/queen-camilla-makes-history-royal-maundy-service-step-in-king-charles-easter-tradition-8620135
https://people.com/king-charles-recorded-easter-message-frienship-time-of-need-cancer-treatment-8621459
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/516328/king-charles-releases-personal-at-home-photo-delivers-easter-message/
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68678904
https://news.sky.com/story/king-delivers-personal-easter-message-following-cancer-diagnosis-13103130
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/mar/27/king-lauds-friendship-in-time-of-need-in-first-comments-since-princesss-diagnosis
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1882625/king-charles-easter-message-in-full
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1882512/queen-camilla-royal-maundy-service-worcester
That good for Camilla
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1882572/queen-camilla-anti-monarchy-protest-worcester
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1882310/king-charles-easter-message-friendship
https://www.itv.com/news/2024-03-28/king-hails-care-and-friendship-in-times-of-need-in-easter-message
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/queen-camilla-steps-charles-historic-32459593
https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/26972125/queen-camilla-stands-charles-ancient-ceremony-king-easter-message/
https://royalcentral.co.uk/royal-news/king-charles-renews-coronation-pledge-to-serve-in-heartfelt-easter-message-197859/
King Charles cant attend Maundy Service due his cancer per his doctor says but video recorded message from Buckingham Palace
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13241153/Queen-Camilla-create-history-Maundy-Thursday.html
King Charles meets the ambassadors of Burundi and Moldova at Buckingham Palace as Camilla stands in for him at annual Maundy service where he delivered a pre-recorded Easter address to the congregation -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13248889/King-Charles-Burundi-Camilla-Maundy-Service.html
His Excellency Mr Epimeni Bapfinda was received in audience by The King today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Burundi to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Languide Nzoyihera was also received by His Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Ruslan Bolbocean was received in audience by The King and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Moldova to the Court of St James's.
Mrs Bolbocean was also received by His Majesty.
Ms Corin Robertson (Director General, Finance and Corporate, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was present.
The King spoke to Mr Philip Davis MP (Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas) by telephone this evening.
The Queen, representing The King, this morning attended the Maundy Service in Worcester Cathedral and was received at the North Door by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire (Mrs Beatrice Grant), the Lord High Almoner and Bishop of Worcester (the Right Reverend Dr John Inge) and the Reverend Canon Dr Stephen Edwards (Interim Dean).
During the Service Her Majesty, on behalf of His Majesty, distributed the Royal Maundy.
The Reverend Canon Paul Wright (Sub-Almoner) was present.
The King's Body Guard of the Yeoman of the Guard were on duty.
- Court Circular || 28 March 2024
Queen Camilla arrived at Worcester Cathedral for Royal Maundy Service
A message from The King on the 75th Anniversary on the Founding of N.A.T.O.:
https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2024-04-04/a-message-from-the-king-on-the-75th-anniversary-on-the-founding-of
That is a very endearing message from King Charles to NATO, We need more countries to stand up against forced aggression with they intent to destroy a people and their country.
Yes, nice to see King Charles out again.
The King has been presented with the first bank notes featuring his portrait from the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and Sarah John, the Bank of England's Chief Cashier, at Buckingham Palace.
https://x.com/CameronDLWalker/status/1777666710260064552
To see your face on banknotes would be surreal. So few people experience that, even King Charles must have found it extraordinary when he first saw these banknotes.
Instagram post about Charles receiving the bank notes
https://www.instagram.com/p/C5iyFwbsK6W/?igsh=MXFpbHRrN2U0cHQwMw==
Hi @Lothwen. Nice to see you posting.
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on April 09, 2024, 05:42:58 PMHi @Lothwen. Nice to see you posting.
Thanks , glad to be back.
I wonder if seeing his picture on the money is a bittersweet moment for Charles. I've never gotten the sense that he really "wanted" to be king, but had an enormous sense of duty
Mr Andrew Bailey (Governor of the Bank of England) was received by The King this morning.
Ms Angela Macro was received by The King upon her appointment as British High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea.
Ms Joanne McPhail was received by The King upon her appointment as British High Commissioner to the Gabonese Republic.
Dr Alastair McPhail was also received by His Majesty.
Mr Alastair Long was received in audience by The King and kissed hands upon his appointment as His Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Mrs Long was also received by His Majesty.
Mrs Alison Thorpe was received by The King upon her appointment as British High Commissioner-designate to the Republic of Rwanda.
Mr Reuben Thorpe was also received by His Majesty.
- Court Circular || 9 April 2024
The King received Admiral Sir Antony Radakin (Chief of the Defence Staff) at Buckingham Palace this afternoon.
His Majesty held a Council at 4.15pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Penelope Mordaunt MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care), the Rt Hon Claire Coutinho MP (Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero) and the Rt Hon Melvyn Stride MP (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions).
The Lord Armstrong and Mr Owen Thompson MP were sworn in as members of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr Vaughan Gething MS made affirmation as a member of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Sir Clive Alderton (Principal Private Secretary to Their Majesties) was in attendance.
The Rt Hon Penelope Mordaunt MP had an audience of The King before the Council.
Later, the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of His Majesty at Buckingham Palace.
- Court Circular || 10 April 2024
Admiral Sir Benjamin Key (First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff) was received by The King this morning.
The Queen, Patron, SafeLives, this afternoon received Ms. Ellen Miller upon assuming her appointment as Chief Executive.
Mrs. Isabel Boyer (Chairman of Trustees) was present.
Her Majesty, Patron, SafeLives, subsequently held a Roundtable Discussion with Safe Young Lives Changemakers.
- Court Circular || 16 April 2024
The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, this afternoon visited The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths' Own) at Munster Barracks, Catterick Garrison, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (Mrs. Johanna Ropner).
- Court Circular || 22 April 2024
His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to appoint Her Majesty The Queen to be Grand Master and First or Principal Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
The Queen to host 'Maiden' yachting crew at Clarence House on 29 April to congratulate them on their unprecedented win of the #OceanGlobeRace, becoming the first ever all-female crew to win an around-the-world yacht race.
https://x.com/MajestyMagazine/status/1783118419367268494
Getty Images: Queen Camilla Hosts 'Maiden' Yachting Crew Following Global Ocean Race Win (https://www.gettyimages.de/editorial-images/news/event/queen-camilla-hosts-maiden-yachting-crew-following-global-ocean-race-win/776138327?editorialproducts=all)
The Queen this afternoon received the crew of the racing yacht Maiden, winners of the Ocean Globe Race, at Clarence House.
- Court Circular || 29 April 2024
Daily Mail: King returns to public duties for first time since cancer diagnosis: Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at cancer treatment centre in London to meet patients and staff (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13365953/King-Charles-Queen-Camilla-cancer-hospital-visit.html)
https://people.com/king-charles-steps-out-first-public-outing-since-cancer-diagnosis-alongsie-queen-camilla-8640384
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/545843/king-charlesreturns-first-public-royal-outing-cancer-diagnosis-photos/
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68922329
https://news.sky.com/story/king-charles-returns-to-official-public-duties-for-first-time-since-cancer-diagnosis-13126026
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1893514/king-charles-cancer-hospital-visit-queen-camilla
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1893521/king-charles-patron-cancer-research-uk
https://www.itv.com/news/2024-04-30/king-charles-makes-first-public-appearance-since-cancer-diagnosis
https://www.itv.com/news/2024-04-30/king-charles-to-make-first-public-visit-since-his-cancer-diagnosis
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-king-charles-beams-returns-32701391
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/buckingham-palace-answers-king-charles-32700701
https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/27622424/charles-return-to-public-duties-today-cancer-centre/
The King, Patron, Cancer Research UK, and Patron, Macmillan Cancer Support, and The Queen this morning visited University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, Huntley Street, London WC1, and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa), the Chairman of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Rabbi the Baroness Neuberger), the Chief Executive Officer of Cancer Research UK (Ms Michelle Mitchell) and the Chief Executive Officer of Macmillan Cancer Support (Ms Gemma Peters).
Their Majesties, escorted by the Chairman and Mr David Probert (Chief Executive, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), toured the Centre, viewing equipment and meeting patients and their families, clinicians and nursing staff, and charity representatives.
The King and The Queen, Patron, this evening gave a Reception for the London Clinic at Clarence House.
The Queen, Patron, later gave a Dinner for the London Clinic at Clarence House.
- Court Circular || 30 April 2024
The King of Lesotho visited The King this morning.
The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP (Deputy Prime Minister) and Mrs Antonia Romeo (Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice and Clerk of the Crown in Chancery) were received by The King and Queen today and presented to Their Majesties the Coronation Roll.
Her Excellency Dame Cynthia Pratt was received by The King this afternoon upon assuming her appointment as Governor-General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
Mr Federico Marchetti (Chairman of the Sustainable Markets Initiative's Fashion Task Force) was received by His Majesty.
The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The King.
The Queen, Patron, this morning held a Meeting for Her Majesty's Reading Room at Clarence House.
The Queen this afternoon held a Reception at Buckingham Palace to recognise those who support survivors of sexual assault and to mark the relaunch of Her Majesty's Wash Bags project.
- Court Circular || 1 May 2024
The King received the Bishop of Peterborough (the Right Reverend Deborah Sellin) today who did homage upon her appointment.
His Majesty received the Bishop of Birmingham (the Right Reverend Michael Volland) who did homage upon his appointment.
The Rt Hon Alexander Chalk MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) administered the Oaths.
The Bishop of Hereford (Clerk of the Closet) was in attendance.
- Court Circular || 2 May 2024
Rex Gallery: Today, May 7, King Charles received the Prime Minister of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka: (https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2024/05/07/audience_at_buckingham_palace,_london?)
Getty Images: Queen Camilla Opens The 50th Coronation Library (https://www.gettyimages.de/editorial-images/news/event/queen-camilla-opens-the-50th-coronation-library/776141536?editorialproducts=all)
Mr Alireza Sagharchi (Chairman of the Board of Trustees, International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism) and Mr Alexander Lamont Bishop (Executive Director) were received by The King this morning.
Major General the Hon Sitiveni Rabuka (Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji) was received by His Majesty today.
The Duke of Norfolk (Earl Marshal) was received by The King this afternoon.
The Queen, Patron, National Literacy Trust, this afternoon visited Moreland Primary School, Moreland Street, London EC1, to celebrate the Trust's Libraries for Primaries Programme and, having been received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa), opened the School's Coronation Library.
- Court Circular || 7 May 2024