KCIII and QC Official engagements, CC entries Part 2- Oct. 2022-present

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Behind the (virtual) wheel! King Charles operates a subsea vehicle from a computer on his visit to an underwater hub in Aberdeenshire | Daily Mail

King Charles III got behind the wheel of an underwater vehicle (albeit virtually) on a visit to an underwater hub today.

The British monarch, 74, dressed in a traditional tartan kilt, visited the Global Underwater Hub in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, where he met staff and learnt about their educational outreach programmes.

He also spoke to managing director of Soil Machine Dynamics Mike Jones and was shown an underwater remote operating vehicle, before being guided on how to operate it himself.

Global Underwater Hub (GUH) is the leading trade and industry development body for the UK's growing ?8billion underwater sectors.

During his visit, the King was shown the work being done across several sectors including offshore energy, aquaculture, defence and telecoms.

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The Queen this morning attended a Talk at the Braemar Literary Festival, St Margaret's Art Centre, Braemar, Aberdeenshire.

- Court Circular || 30 September 2023

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The King this morning visited James Jones and Sons Limited, Burnroot Sawmill, Aboyne, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire (Mr Alexander Manson) and the Chairman (Mr Tom Bruce-Jones).

His Majesty, escorted by the Chairman and Mr Duncan Cassie (Site Manager), toured the site, viewing the log sorting cabin, log yard, operations room of the main sawmill and treatment plant, and meeting members of staff and apprentices.

- Court Circular || 3 October 2023

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The King this morning drove to the old Gairnshiel Bridge, near Ballater, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire (Mr Alexander Manson) and Mr Donald MacPherson (Head of Bridges Team, Aberdeenshire Council).

His Majesty was received with a Royal Salute by the Lonach Highlanders.

The King afterwards walked to the new bridge, was received by Mrs Judy Whyte (Provost of Aberdeenshire) and officially opened the new Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge.

- Court Circular || 5 October 2023

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'Appalled' King Charles condemns the 'barbaric acts of terrorism' in Israel and his 'thoughts and prayers are with all those suffering' | Daily Mail

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King Charles condemns 'barbaric acts of terrorism in Israel' as monarch finally speaks out | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

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King Charles III has phoned Israel's President Herzog and Jordan's King Abdullah II over his concerns about the terror attacks in Israel.

UK's King Charles appalled by 'barbaric acts' in Israel, spokesperson says | Reuters

LONDON, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles is appalled by the "barbaric acts of terrorism" in Israel, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said on Wednesday, following attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

"This is a situation his majesty is extremely concerned about, and he has asked to be kept actively updated," the spokesperson said.

"His thoughts and prayers are with all of those suffering, particularly those who have lost loved ones, but also those actively involved as we speak."

Israel's death toll has reached 1,200 with more than 2,700 wounded, its military has said, during the Hamas militants' hours-long rampage after breaching the border fence around Gaza on Saturday.

Retaliatory strikes on the blockaded enclave have killed 1,055 people and wounded 5,184, Gaza's Hamas authorities said.

"His majesty is appalled by and condemns the barbaric acts of terrorism in Israel," the palace spokesperson said.

On Wednesday, the British monarch spoke to Israeli President Isaac Herzog and also Jordan's King Abdullah to personally express his concerns for those who were suffering.

Charles, 74, who has long called for inter-community dialogue and understanding, and for religious leaders to encourage followers to respect those of other faiths, became the most senior British royal to pay an official visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian Territories in 2020.

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Kate Middleton, Prince William, King Charles Share Support for Israel

King Charles 'condemns barbaric acts of terrorism' in Israel - read statement | HELLO!

King expresses 'deep shock' in call with Israel's president - as Prince William says he is 'profoundly distressed' | UK News | Sky News

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The King presents the Queen Elizabeth prize for engineering today.

King Charles presents Queen Elizabeth Prize For Engineering - YouTube

The King has presented the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace. The award is presented to engineers responsible for groundbreaking innovations that are of global benefit to humanity.

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The following were received in audience by The King this afternoon and kissed hands upon their appointment as His Majesty's Ambassadors: Dr Martin Longden (Libya), Mr Giles Portman (Romania) and Mr James Squire (the Swiss Confederation and non-resident Ambassador to the Principality of Liechtenstein).

Ms Naomi Adams, Mrs Portman and Mrs Squire were also received by His Majesty.

Mr Barry Lowen was received in audience by The King upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cameroon.

Mrs Lowen was also received by His Majesty.

Mr Nigel Casey was received in audience by The King and kissed hands upon his appointment as His Majesty's Ambassador to the Russian Federation.

Mrs Casey was also received by His Majesty.

The King held a Council at 4.30pm.

There were present: the Rt Hon Penelope Mordaunt MP (Lord President), the Lord True (Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords), the Rt Hon Melvyn Stride MP (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions), the Rt Hon Alexander Chalk MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) and the Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP.

Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.

The Rt Hon Penelope Mordaunt MP had an audience of His Majesty before the Council.

The Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP received the Seals of Office as Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, took the Oath of Office and kissed hands on appointment.

The Rt Hon Sir Clive Alderton (Principal Private Secretary to Their Majesties) was in attendance.

Afterwards The King of Bahrain visited The King.

The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) subsequently had an audience of His Majesty.

The King this evening received a Briefing on Accelerating Partnerships, Action and Delivery to Achieve a Sustainable Future.
The Queen this evening gave a Reception at Clarence House to mark the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Forward Arts Foundation.

- Court Circular || 11 October 2023

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Kate Middleton, Prince William, King Charles Share Support for Israel

King Charles 'condemns barbaric acts of terrorism' in Israel - read statement | HELLO!

King expresses 'deep shock' in call with Israel's president - as Prince William says he is 'profoundly distressed' | UK News | Sky News

"This afternoon, His Majesty The King received Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis for a private audience at Buckingham Palace to discuss ways to support interfaith harmony in the UK and the continued hope that a path to peace can be found internationally."

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"I'm told The Prince of Wales personally wrote to the Chief Rabbi earlier this week." - Cameron Walker, GB News

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The King this morning presented Coronation Medals to members of the Lonach and Atholl Highlanders and Gordonstoun Pipers at Balmoral Castle.
His Majesty this afternoon laid up the old Ballater Colour at Balmoral Castle, alongside the old Gordon Highlander Colours, and subsequently attended a Reception for Gordon Highlander Veterans.

- Court Circular || 16 October 2023

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The Queen, president, Royal Osteoporosis Society, this evening attended a reception at Leighton House, 12 Holland Park Road, London W14.

- Court Circular || 17 October 2023

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The King and Queen are attending a dinner at Mansion House this evening to recognise the work of the City of London civic institutions and livery companies - the City's ancient and modern trade guilds.

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Camilla, with the King at Mansion House this evening, is the third queen to wear the Girls of Great Britain & Ireland Tiara. It was given to the future Queen Mary as a wedding present in 1893 and she gave it to the then Princess Elizabeth when she married in 1947. 📷
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The King this afternoon attended a Reception for African Business Leaders, convened by The Prince's Trust International, at the Garrison Chapel, London and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa)

The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) later had an audience of His Majesty.

The King & Queen were entertained to Dinner this evening by the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor & the City of London Corporation at Mansion House, London, in honour of Their Majesties' Coronation at which representatives of Livery Companies and the City's finance sector were present.

Upon arrival at Mansion House, the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor surrendered to The King the Sword of the City, which His Majesty returned to him.

Before the Dinner Mr Zaphaneth Puplampu (Senior Grecian or Head Boy of Christ?s Hospital School) gave a Loyal Address and the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor made a Speech of Welcome to which The King was graciously pleased to make reply.

The Queen, Royal Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Leeming, this afternoon received Group Captain Gareth Prendergast at Clarence House upon relinquishing his appointment as Station Commander and Group Captain Paul Hamilton upon assuming the appointment.

- Court Circular || 18 October 2023

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Here's a video from last night's dinner at Mansion House.

King Charles Mourns 'heartbreaking' Losses in Israel-Gaza Conflict - YouTube

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King Charles received the Ambassador of Congo and the High Commissioner for Zambia for audiences today:

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His Excellency Mr Ndolamb Ngokwey 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 Democratic Republic of Congo to the Court of St James's.

Mrs Jeannette Nyabu was also received by His Majesty.

Her Excellency Ms Macenje Mazoka was received in audience by The King and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Zambia in London.

Mr Roy Dersley Youpa was also received by His Majesty.

Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.

The King and Queen this afternoon gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace to thank those who contributed to and were involved with the State Funeral of The late Queen Elizabeth II and with the Coronation of Their Majesties.

The Duchess of Edinburgh and The Princess Royal were present.

The King later received Sir Ian Cheshire (Chairman, The Prince of Wales's Charitable Foundation) and Ms Nicola Jeffery (Chief Executive Officer).

The Queen, Patron, Royal Army Chaplains' Department, this afternoon received the Reverend Canon Michael Parker upon his appointment as Chaplain General to His Majesty's Land Forces.

- Court Circular || 19 October 2023

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The Queen today attended British Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire.

- Court Circular || 21 October 2023

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The King received the Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Commonwealth Secretary-General) this morning.

The King and Queen this afternoon held a Reception to mark the Sixtieth Anniversary of Kenyan Independence at Buckingham Palace.

The King later received Mr Michael Adamson upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the British Red Cross Society and Ms Beatrice Butsana-Sita upon assuming the appointment.

Ms Elizabeth Padmore (Chairman) was present.

-  Court Circular || 24 October 2023

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Interesting ...It seems King Charles has promoted his equerry  Lt. Col. Johnny Thompson to super Equerry now, so instead of his equerry Johnny leaving in 18 months, he will be sticking around to become Charles right hand man in all things.... Guess he is a hard worker and very loyal to the monarchy as he was also HM's no. 1 body guard and he has had a very promote place in all royal events since the passing of HM.  Yes, he is one very handsome ..devil....LOL.   :laugh:

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The King held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Air Vice-Marshal Richard Lacey was received by The King this afternoon upon relinquishing his appointment as a Gentleman Usher to His Majesty.

Professor the Hon Hugh Heggie was received in audience by The King upon his appointment as Administrator of the Northern Territory, Australia.

Ms Ruth Jones was also received by His Majesty.

The following were received in audience by The King and kissed hands upon their appointment as His Majesty's Ambassadors: Mr Matthew Field (the Czech Republic), Mr Martin Harris (Ukraine), Ms Fern Horine (the Republic of Moldova) and Mr Guy Warrington (the Republic of South Sudan).

Mrs Martina Field-Klisovic, Ms Linda MacLachlan, Mr David Letteney and Mrs Warrington were also received by His Majesty.

Mrs Johanna Churchill MP (Vice-Chamberlain of the Household) was received in audience by The King and presented Addresses from the House of Commons to which His Majesty was graciously pleased to make reply.

The Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait was received by The King.

Later, the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of His Majesty.

- Court Circular || 25 October 2023

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The President of Montenegro visited The King this morning.

His Majesty this afternoon held a Reception for supporters of the Powerlist Black Excellence Awards.

The King afterwards received a briefing on the humanitarian situation in Gaza from representatives of Medical Aid for Palestinians, the British Red Cross, the United Nations Children's Fund UK and Christian Aid.

His Majesty later officially opened Priscilla Bacon Lodge, Century Place, Hospital Drive, Norwich and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (the Lady Dannatt), Lady Bacon (Patron, Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care), Mr Robert Carter (Chairman of the Trustees, Priscilla Bacon Trust) and Ms Sandra Dinneen (Chief Executive).

The King toured the hospice meeting inpatients, outpatients, medical staff, volunteers and patients' families, before viewing the therapy garden and visiting the Chapel.

- Court Circular || 26 October 2023

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The King and Queen this morning drove to State House, Nairobi, and were received by The President of the Republic of Kenya and Mrs Ruto.

Their Majesties were welcomed with a Royal Salute and The King inspected the Guard of Honour.

The King and Queen, accompanied by The President of the Republic of Kenya and Mrs Ruto, drove to Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum, Nairobi, and were received by the Cabinet Secretary for Defence (the Hon Aden Duale), the Chief of the Defence Forces (General Francis Ogolla) and the Director of Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum (Colonel Catherine Lagat).

His Majesty, with The President, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, before proceeding on foot, accompanied by Her Majesty and Mrs Ruto, to view the Mugumo Tree.

The King and Queen, accompanied by The President of the Republic of Kenya and Mrs Ruto, subsequently visited Mashujaa Museum, Nairobi.

Their Majesties afterwards drove to Makadara Huduma Centre, Nyasa Road, Nairobi and, having been received by the Deputy Country Director of the British Council (Ms Mukami Kowino), met members of the public.

The King and Queen visited Eastlands Library, Makadara Huduma Centre.

At the Library, His Majesty joined a Prince's Trust International Enterprise Challenge Showcase and was received by the Chief Executive Officer of Prince's Trust International (Mr William Straw).

Her Majesty, Patron, BookAid International, and Vice-Patron, Royal Commonwealth Society, met winners and judges of the Commonwealth Essay Competition and participated in a reading session with children.

The King later visited City Shamba, Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Nairobi, and was received by the Chief Executive Officer of City Shamba (Mr Gregory Kimani) and the Nutritionist at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital (Ms Jane Gathogo).

His Majesty, accompanied by the Chief Executive Officer and Nutritionist, visited the open-air garden, viewing a display of different vegetable farming methodologies, before touring the City Shamba urban farm.

The King afterwards visited Nairobi Garage and, having been received by the Deputy Director of UK-Kenya Tech Hub (Mr Enos Weswa), met Youth and Climate Innovators, and workers from start-ups.

The King and Queen were entertained this evening at a State Banquet given by The President of the Republic of Kenya.

- Court Circular || 31 October 2023

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The King and Queen this morning visited Kariokor World War Two Commonwealth War Graves in Nairobi, Kenya, and were received by the Governor of Nairobi City County (Mr Johnson Arthur Sakaja) and the Director General of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (Mrs Claire Horton).

Their Majesties attended an Act of Remembrance and laid wreaths at the Memorial Cross.

The King afterwards visited the United Nations Office in Nairobi and was received by the Director-General (Ms Zainab Hawa Bangura).

His Majesty received a briefing on the work of the United Nations Environment Programme and United Nations Habitat and met members of the United Nations and representatives from the private sector who had participated in a plenary session on the sustainable transition.

The King addressed those present.

His Majesty afterwards attended a Briefing by the Sustainable Markets Initiative at the United Nations Office.

The King this afternoon visited Karura Forest and was received by the Cabinet Secretary, Kenyan Ministry of Environment and Forestry (the Hon Soipan Tuya) and the Chief Conservator of Forests, Kenya Forest Service (Mr Alex Lemarkoko).

His Majesty proceeded on foot to a clearing in the forest and met young athletes participating in a running event, before undertaking a forest walk to a tree-planting site and planting a commemorative tree.

The King afterwards visited Nairobi Street Kitchen, Nairobi, and, having been received by the Co-Founder (Ms Alyana Popat) and the Head of Arts, British Council-Kenya (Ms Sandra Chege), viewed a visual arts exhibition, before meeting representatives of businesses and organisations involved in the creative industries and content creators from the music, fashion, podcast and film sectors.

His Majesty later participated in a Meeting to discuss legacy issues, at the Residence of the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya in Nairobi.

Afterwards The King attended a Reception to mark the Royal Visit given by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya (His Excellency Mr Neil Wigan) at the Residence.

His Majesty subsequently held an Investiture at the Residence.

The King and Queen later visited Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi National Park, and were received by the Chief Executive Officer of Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (Ms Angela Sheldrick) and Mr Benjamin Kyalo (Head Keeper of the Ithumba Elephant Reintegration Unit).

Subsequently, Their Majesties, having been received by the Director General of Kenya Wildlife Service (Dr Erastus Kanga), drove through Nairobi National Park and were received at the Ivory Burning Site by the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife (the Hon Dr Alfred Mutua).

The Queen, President, the Brooke Hospital for Animals, this morning visited Brooke Donkey Sanctuary at the Kenya Society for the Protection and Care for Animals, Nairobi.

- Court Circular || 1 November 2023