COURT CIRCULAR

BALMORAL CASTLE

27 September: Divine Service was held in Crathie Parish Church this morning.

The Reverend Alwyn Macfarlane preached the sermon.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

26 September: The Prince Edward, Chairman of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Special Projects Group, today visited Humberside and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Humberside (Mr Anthony Bethell).

His Royal Highness this morning visited the Princes Quay Shopping Centre, Hull, to watch a number of Award related displays.

Subsequently The Prince Edward attended a luncheon at the Guildhall in support of the Award, given by Kingston Communications, and was received by the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull (Councillor D. Barber).

His Royal Highness later visited the Barton Outdoor Pursuits Centre to watch participants in Award activities.

Lieutenant-Colonel Sean O'Dwyer was in attendance.

26 September: The Princess Royal, Patron, British Steel Challenge, today started the Round the World Yacht Race 1992 from Gillkicker Point, Solent, Hampshire, and was received by Rear-Admiral Sir Morgan Morgan Giles (Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire).

Mrs William Nunneley was in attendance.

27 September: The Duke of York returned to Heathrow Airport, London, today from a visit to Canada.

Captain Neil Blair RN was in attendance.

CLARENCE HOUSE

26 September: The Lady Elizabeth Basset has succeeded the Lady Angela Oswald as Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

KENSINGTON PALACE

26 September: The Duchess of Gloucester today presented The Queen's Trophy for The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at the Festival of Racing, Ascot, Royal County of Berkshire.

Mrs Euan McCorquodale was in attendance.

26 September: The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, Patron, Northern Ballet Theatre, was present this evening at a Gala Performance by the Company at the Theatre Royal, Bath.

Her Royal Highness was received on arrival by Her Majesty's Lord- Lieutenant for the County of Avon (Sir John Wills Bt).

The Lady Elizabeth Cavendish was in attendance.

ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS

The Prince of Wales, carries out engagements in Rome and Bologna, Italy. The Princess of Wales visits the West London Day Centre for single homeless and rootless people at 136 Seymour Place, London W1. Prince Edward, Trustee of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, opens the Haking International Centre, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. The Princess Royal, attends the opening session of the Consultation on 'The Rio Conference: questions for Britain' followed by dinner, St George's House, Windsor Castle. Princess Margaret, visits the Decorex Exhibition at Syon Park House, in aid of Crusaid. Princess Alexandra, attends a luncheon in aid of the Care in Crisis Fund of the British Red Cross at the London Hilton, London W1. Prince Michael of Kent, President of the Royal Automobile Club, attends a dinner at the RAC, London SW1.