On July 12, 2013, His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex arrived in Hereford for a one-day visit. This morning the earl toured the “…Hinton Community Centre and the Kindle Centre, visited the Hereford Academy and the Oval in Newton Farm…” according to the Hereford Times.
Please click here to view photos as well as to read a brief article about today’s visit.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales arrived at the Business Design Centre in London this afternoon to attend “… The Big Connect 2013.” The prince is President of the Business in the Community (BITC) according to Clarence House.
And, well, that’s it. 🙂
On the evening of July 11, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall as well as other members of the royal family attended the Coronation Festival Evening Gala held in front of the West Terrace at Buckingham Palace.
According to a Buckingham Palace press release the gala:
“…showcased 60 years of music and dance which connect with the themes of the Coronation Festival — tradition, excellence and innovation. Tonight’s performances featured UK artists such as Katherine Jenkins, Russell Watson and The Feeling, alongside the National Youth Orchestra and the English National Ballet. The gala performance celebrates the musical journey through Britain and the Commonwealth since The Queen’s Coronation in 1953.”
On the afternoon of July 11, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a preview of the Coronation Festival held in the gardens of Buckingham Palace.
According to a press release via Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty “…met with a number of Royal Warrant Holders taking part in the Coronation Festival as well as representatives of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST).”
This evening Her Majesty accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, and other members of the royal family are expected to attend the Coronation Festival gala held in the gardens of Buckingham Palace.
For more information about today’s event as well as to watch videos and view photos please click here, here and here.
On July 10, 2013, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales arrived in east London to visit the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts which “…specializes in teaching, researching, and promoting the practice and theory of the arts and crafts of the world’s great traditions.”
Whilst at the school the prince viewed the 2013 Degree Show which showcases designs by graduate students.
For more information about today’s visit please click here. If you are interested in learning more about the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts please visit their official website here.
The Prince of Wales talks about the school.
On July 10, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey to attend the second day of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
During today’s visit the duchess presented Mr. Tom Galligan with the 2013 RHS Young School Gardener of the Year award. According to the official website for the Royal Horticultural Society Mr. Galligan won the award for:
“…demonstrating [his] advanced gardening knowledge for his age, a tremendous passion, and also skills to grow a wide range of plants. Additionally he showed excellent understanding of environmental and sustainable issues.”
The Duchess of Cornwall also visited various exhibitors as well as gardens at the show.
And, that’s it! 🙂
For more information about the Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show please visit their official website here.
