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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to Commemorate the 120th Anniversary of the Entente Cordiale

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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. December 25, 2023.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. December 25, 2023.

THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH, ON BEHALF OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING, WILL ATTEND A PARADE AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE TO COMMEMORATE THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENTENTE CORDIALE

Monday 8th April 2024

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, on behalf of the King, accompanied by the UK Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Patrick Sanders, French Chief of the Army Staff, General Pierre Schill and the French Ambassador to the UK, Her Excellency Hélène Duchêne, will attend a parade to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale.

The Entente Cordiale was a diplomatic agreement signed on 8th April 1904 between Britain and France, laying the groundwork for the two nations’ cooperation during World War I.

The event on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace will mark the first time a non-Commonwealth Country, France, has taken part in the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Thirty-two members of the Gendarmerie’s Garde Républicaine and 40 Guardsmen from the Scots Guards will be seen together on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, alongside the French Ambassador, will inspect the French and British troops.

The unprecedented appearance by French personnel in the King’s Guard Change ceremony forms part of a longer-term programme of joint UK-French activity that celebrates the two nations’ historic military and diplomatic ties in 2024.

In parallel to events in London, the Elysée Palace in Paris will host British personnel in a similar guard ceremony that has been arranged specially to mark the Entente Cordiale anniversary.

Sixteen soldiers from Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards will join troops from 1er Régiment de la Garde Républicaine to provide the Presidential Guard outside the Elysée Palace in what will be the first ever example of a foreign state guarding the French presidential residence. They will be accompanied by two musicians from the British Army’s Household Division Bands.

The troops will be inspected in the courtyard of the Elysée Palace by President Macron.

The events of 8th April 2024 are the focal point of a year-long programme of joint UK-French military activity that celebrates defence ties between the two nations.

This includes military sporting events, participation in each other’s air shows and major events in Normandy this June to commemorate the heroic service of Allied veterans who fought to liberate France from World War II Germany.

The King and Queen to Attend Easter Service

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla, followed by the Prince of Wales, Prince George, Prince Louis and the Princess of Wales, after attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, December 25, 2023.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla, followed by the Prince of Wales, Prince George, Prince Louis and the Princess of Wales, after attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, December 25, 2023.

THE KING AND QUEEN WILL ATTEND THE EASTER SERVICE AT ST GEORGE’S CHAPEL

Sunday 31st March 2024

Their Majesties The King and Queen, accompanied by other members of the Royal Family, will attend the Easter Mattins Service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Easter Sunday.

The Queen to Host Reception to Mark the Results of The Queen’s Reading Room Study

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Queen Camilla with Viscountess Marcia Blakenham during her visit to London's Royal Free Hospital to officially open Maggie's Royal Free, a new cancer support centre at the hospital. January 31, 2024.
Queen Camilla with Viscountess Marcia Blakenham during her visit to London's Royal Free Hospital to officially open Maggie's Royal Free, a new cancer support centre at the hospital. January 31, 2024.

THE QUEEN WILL HOST A RECEPTION TO MARK THE RESULTS OF THE QUEEN’S READING ROOM STUDY INTO THE EFFECTS OF READING ON WELLBEING

Tuesday 26th March 2024

The Queen will host a reception at Clarence House with authors, neuroscientists, members of the literary community and representatives from The Queen’s Reading Room to mark the findings of a pioneering new research study commissioned by The Queen’s Reading Room.

Her Majesty will join guests at Clarence House to celebrate the results of The Queen’s Reading Room study into the link between reading fiction and wellbeing, which has proven a clear link between reading fiction and increased mental health, brain health and social connectedness.

The Queen’s Reading Room commissioned their first qualitative and quantitative research, as well as neuroscientific research to determine whether there is a link between reading fiction and wellbeing. The neuroscientific study, which will be released on 27th March 2024, suggests that reading for just five minutes can reduce stress, improve concentration and help people to feel more connected.

During the reception, Her Majesty will meet guests involved in the charity’s research project, including academics and independent neuroscientists who have led the study, as well as authors, actors and literary advocates who have contributed to The Queen’s Reading Room Podcast and Festival.

The Queen has long championed a love of reading across generations and is passionate about shining a light on the importance of literature.

The Princess of Wales – Health Update

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The Princess of Wales – Health Update

22nd March 2024

Her Majesty The Queen to Visit Shrewsbury

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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall sign a young boy's plaster cast during their visit to Lincoln Farmers Market in Christchurch, on the seventh day of the royal visit to New Zealand, 2020

THE QUEEN WILL VISIT SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE

Wednesday 27th March 2024

Engagement 1:

Her Majesty The Queen will visit Shrewsbury Farmers’ Market, Town Square, Shrewsbury.

The Queen will arrive at Shrewsbury Farmers’ Market where the Lord Lieutenant, Anna Tuner, will introduce Her Majesty to dignitaries before presenting Jenny and Stuart Jones who organise the monthly market. The Queen will tour the market including food, artisan, jewellery and craft stalls, while the Shrewsbury Brass band plays.

Her Majesty will then move to the Old Market Hall where she will sign the visitor’s book (also signed by Queen Elizabeth II in 1952) before meeting members of the local BeeKeepers’ Association.

Shrewsbury Farmers Market has been held in The Square for almost 20 years and has grown into one of the best markets in the area with around forty traders regularly setting up stall on the first Friday of the month. The market includes many gold award winning producers and an international award winner – Tootsweets Confectionery from Shrewsbury.

The stalls are very diverse and include street food from around the world. The emphasis is on natural ingredients, artisan crafts, and local food produce.

Engagement 2:

Her Majesty The Queen will visit the recently restored Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, before meeting local volunteer groups including the Shrewsbury Food Hub, Shrewsbury Interfaith Forum, Save our Shropshire and Shropshire Supports Refugees.

The Shrewsbury Flax-mill Maltings site is an Historic England flagship heritage regeneration project, and home to eight listed buildings. Historic England worked with partners and funders to renovate the site and manage the buildings and ongoing restoration whilst a trading company looked after the day-to-day visitor experience.

The Queen will tour the restored site before meeting volunteers from local groups such as ‘The Repair Café’ who will be conducting a mini repair session; Shrewsbury Food Hub, Shrewsbury Interfaith Forum, Save Our Shropshire, and Shropshire Supports Refugees.

At the conclusion of the visit, Her Majesty will meet volunteers from the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS), Shropshire Good Neighbours Service, before the Queen unveils a plaque to mark her visit.

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is the world’s first iron-framed building (built 1796-1797) and is the forerunner to the modern-day skyscraper.

In 2022, 225 years after the Mill originally opened, the site opened to the public, allowing visitors to learn more about its incredible role in the Industrial Revolution and the great contribution Shrewsbury and the Midlands have made to the world in manufacturing and innovation.

Her Majesty The Queen will Attend the Royal Maundy Service

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Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, following the Royal Maundy Service 2016.

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN WILL ATTEND THE ROYAL MAUNDY SERVICE, WORCESTER CATHEDRAL, WORCESTER

Thursday 28th March 2024

Her Majesty The Queen will distribute the Royal Maundy gifts on behalf of His Majesty The King at the annual Royal Maundy Service.

On arrival at Worcester Cathedral, Her Majesty will be greeted at the North Porch Door by the Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Beatrice Grant and the Lord High Almoner and Bishop of Worcester Cathedral, The Right Reverend Dr John Inge, who will accompany the Queen into the cathedral.

Inside the cathedral Her Majesty will meet Interim Dean of Worcester Cathedral The Reverend Canon Dr Stephen Edwards and Sub-Dean Chapel Royal and Sub-Almoner, The Reverend Canon Paul Wright.

After being presented with the traditional nosegay, a small flower bouquet, Her Majesty will process up the centre nave for the service and will take her seat next to the Lord-Lieutenant.

During the service, Her Majesty will present 75 men and 75 women (signifying the age of the monarch) with two purses: one red and one white, containing Maundy Money. In the white purse will be a set of specially minted silver Maundy coins.

The money is to thank recipients for their outstanding Christian service and for making a difference to the lives of people in their local communities. Recipients are selected from Church of England dioceses across the country, and Anglican and Ecumenical partners across the UK.

This year the red purse contains a £5 coin which features the image of a Tudor dragon, and a 50p coin commemorating the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary.

The service will end with a blessing by the Lord High Almoner and then the National Anthem. The Queen will process back down the centre nave before signing the cathedral’s visitors’ book.

Her Majesty will join the Royal Maundy party for a photograph by the West Door before meeting groups of people outside who have been instrumental in the delivery of the Maundy service.

Prince of Wales to Unveil Major Commitments Secured through Homewards Programme

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The Prince of Wales speaks during a visit to Mosaic Clubhouse in Lambeth, London, which supports people living with mental health conditions across Lambeth, as part of his tour of the UK to launch a project aimed at ending homelessness. June 26, 2023.
The Prince of Wales speaks during a visit to Mosaic Clubhouse in Lambeth, London, which supports people living with mental health conditions across Lambeth, as part of his tour of the UK to launch a project aimed at ending homelessness. June 26, 2023.

THE PRINCE OF WALES WILL VISIT SHEFFIELD TO UNVEIL MAJOR COMMITMENTS SECURED THROUGH HOMEWARDS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS TOGETHER

Tuesday 19th March 2024

Prince William will visit Sheffield on Tuesday 19th March to unveil major commitments, secured through The Royal Foundation’s Homewards programme, to prevent homelessness together.

As with other parts of the UK, homelessness, and specifically family homelessness, has been an increasing issue in recent years for Sheffield. The city was announced as one of the six flagship Homewards locations in June 2023.

During his time in Sheffield, the Prince will join parents, carers and young adults from local families who have experienced housing insecurity and homelessness, alongside community representatives from grassroot organisations, as they take part in a workshop to co-design Homewards Sheffield’s innovative housing project.

His Royal Highness will then meet with local landlords to discuss how they can assist with ending family homelessness within the city and hear about housing commitments they are making to support the programme. Homewards Activator, Homebase, will also be involved in the conversation, sharing their pledge of support to ensure that all Homewards innovative housing projects feel like home.

Finally, Prince William will join a Homewards Sheffield Local Coalition meeting in the city’s centre. Local Coalitions have been convened in each of the six Homewards locations to create and drive forward a Local Action Plan to demonstrate that it is possible to end homelessness in their area.

Engagement 1:

To be announced.

Engagement 2:

His Royal Highness will attend a Homewards Sheffield Local Coalition meeting at the Millennium Gallery.

The Coalition has been convened over the past nine months by Homewards to bring in new partners, create a shared vision for Sheffield, and formulate a Local Action Plan towards ending homelessness in the area. The group includes over 70 organisations, and members of the local community with lived experience of homelessness.

At the meeting, the Prince will join discussions about the impact made by Homewards in Sheffield so far, and the immediate next steps that the Coalition should take forward to tackle areas of need in the city.

Princess Royal and Duchess of Edinburgh to Host Reception for Korean War Veterans

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Queen Camilla, King Charles III, President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee ahead of the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, London, for the state visit to the UK by the President of South Korea. November 21, 2023.
Queen Camilla, King Charles III, President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee ahead of the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, London, for the state visit to the UK by the President of South Korea. November 21, 2023.

THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES THE PRINCESS ROYAL AND THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH WILL HOST A RECEPTION AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE ON BEHALF OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING FOR KOREAN WAR VETERANS

Tuesday 19th March 2024

Their Royal Highnesses The Princess Royal and the Duchess of Edinburgh will host a reception on behalf of His Majesty The King for Korean War veterans, to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean War.

On arrival, the Princess Royal and the Duchess of Edinburgh will meet representatives from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, the Ministry of Defence and the Royal British Legion.

Their Royal Highnesses will proceed to the Bow Room where, on behalf of the King, they will host a reception for around 200 Korean War veterans.

At the conclusion of the event, the Princess Royal will deliver a speech on behalf of the King, in which His Majesty will remember what was once called “the Forgotten War” and honour the veterans.

His Majesty The King will conduct an audience with four Korean War Veterans prior to the reception.

Last July (2023), marked 70 years since the armistice was signed, bringing the Korean War to a close.

In November 2023, as part of the Korean state visit, the Duke of Gloucester accompanied the President and First Lady of the Republic of Korea as they laid a wreath at the Korean War Memorial in London. The memorial honours the 81,000 individuals who served in the war.

The Queen to Visit the Isle of Man

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Queen Camilla during a visit to visit Kindred Studios' pop-up hub in Shepherds Bush, west London, an art studios and creative space encouraging arts, crafts and community cohesion. February 14, 2024.
Queen Camilla during a visit to visit Kindred Studios' pop-up hub in Shepherds Bush, west London, an art studios and creative space encouraging arts, crafts and community cohesion. February 14, 2024.

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN WILL VISIT THE ISLE OF MAN

Wednesday 20th March 2024

The Queen will arrive at Ronaldsway Airport, where the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, Sir John Lorimer, and Lady Lorimer will receive her.

Engagement 1:

Her Majesty will visit Douglas Borough Council, Douglas.

The Queen will deliver a speech on behalf of His Majesty The King before presenting Letters Patent conferring city status on the Borough of Douglas. Her Majesty will conduct a short walkabout as she leaves Douglas Borough Council.

Douglas was granted city status in May 2022 as part of the celebrations for the late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. It has been the capital of the Isle of Man since 1896 and is home to the Manx Parliament, Tynwald, which is the oldest continuous parliament in the world.

It is also the birthplace of the RNLI, which marks its bicentenary in 2024, 200 years after then Douglas resident Sir William Hilary witnessed several shipwrecks off the Manx coast and founded a national body to protect and save lives at sea.

The King has visited the Island on three occasions, most recently in 2012 when he was accompanied by Queen Camilla as Duchess of Cornwall.

The Island has also been home to several personalities over the years including the comedian Sir Norman Wisdom and the founder of Thomas the Tank Engine, Reverend Wilbert Awdry, who created the much-loved stories based on the island’s Steam Railway.

Engagement 2:

Her Majesty will arrive at Government House where she will met by the Chief Minister, the Honourable Alfred Cannan.

The Queen will proceed to a marquee to meet community groups including representatives from the RNLI and the Manx Bluetits swimming club.

The Queen will continue back inside Government House with the Lieutenant Governor where she will meet representatives from Isle of Man charities working in the fields of environmental protection and cancer care.

Government House has been the official residence of the Isle of Man’s Lieutenant Governors – the personal representative of the Sovereign in the Isle of Man – since 1863. It is home to the Lieutenant Governor’s office and is used extensively for functions and ceremonies throughout the year.

The Prince of Wales will Visit OnSide Youth Zone

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The Prince of Wales meets members of the public at the Grange Pavilion, Cardiff, Wales. October, 2023.
The Prince of Wales meets members of the public at the Grange Pavilion, Cardiff, Wales. October, 2023.

THE PRINCE OF WALES WILL VISIT HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM ONSIDE YOUTH ZONE

London

Thursday 14th March 2024

The Prince of Wales will visit WEST, the new OnSide Youth Zone in Hammersmith and Fulham, to see the brand-new purpose-built facilities that will soon be available to young people in the area.

Named WEST (standing for ‘Where Everyone Sticks Together’) by local young people, the new Youth Zone will be staffed by skilled and dedicated youth workers who will support young people from across west London to develop the skills and confidence they need to achieve their dreams.

WEST Youth Zone is a newly formed local independent charity with facilities including a sports hall, fitness suite, indoor climbing wall, teaching kitchen, performing arts studio and café which will serve hot nutritious meals costing no more than £1. It will be part of an innovative education hub in the White City area of west London, developed by the education charity, Ark, and Hammersmith and Fulham Council, known as EdCity, which will also include a new school, nursery, adult education centre and affordable housing.

WEST has been developed by OnSide, a national youth centre charity whose mission is to empower young people to lead positive, fulfilling lives by providing access to state-of-the-art spaces and exceptional, life-changing youth work in areas where they are needed the most. There are fourteen Youth Zones in the national OnSide network including in Bolton, Manchester, Wigan and across London, with seven more set to open over the next two years in places such as Bristol, Grimsby, Essex and Preston.

In 2021, the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited OnSide’s Wolverhampton Youth Zone, ‘The Way’.

During his visit, the Prince will spend time speaking to pupils from Ark White City primary school and WEST’s Young People’s Development Group who were involved in shaping the design and facilities in the new centre, hearing why WEST will be transformative for young people living locally. His Royal Highness will then begin a tour of the Youth Zone, meeting young people using the four- court indoor sports hall before seeing the teaching kitchen which is used to support the development of cooking skills.

Finally, the Prince will join a gathering of young people who have come together to celebrate the launch of the new Youth Zone with a plaque unveiling.

His Royal Highness’ visit will mark the first time young people have access to the Youth Zone, which will officially open seven days a week on 21 April.

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