On Friday, November 2, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh bid farewell to Indonesian President, Mr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his wife at Buckingham Palace.

And, finally, here is the mini-documentary entitled, The Making of Henry VIII’s Crown, from Historic Royal Palaces.

“See how Henry VIII’s magnificent Imperial Crown was re-created for display at Hampton Court Palace from 27 October 2012.

Destroyed after the English Civil War, it has been painstakingly re-created by independent charity Historic Royal Palaces and the Crown Jeweller’s master craftsmen using new research and historic records and paintings.

This glittering symbol of Henry’s legacy will be displayed in the Royal Pew at Hampton Court Palace, allowing visitors to enjoy access to the balcony for the first time in seven years.”

On November 1, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh were at the Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy in London to unveil the new Diamond Jubilee Stained Glass Window.

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On the evening of October 31, 2012 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh hosted a gala state dinner for Indonesian President, Mr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and his wife at Buckingham Palace.

On Wednesday, October 31, 2012, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Bristol.  During her one-day visit the princess opened the West of England Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre, attended a reception at Merchants’ Hall, and officially opened the new Bridewell police station.

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On October 31, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh welcomed Indonesian President, Mr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and First Lady Ani Yudhoyono, to London.  President Yudhoyono was invited by Her Majesty for a three-day state visit.

In a press conference prior to his departure President Yudhoyono noted that he will hold an audience with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales as well as with other “… senior British officials… “ including Prime Minister David Cameron.

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