She may be 89 but the Queen has a social calender that would exhaust someone half her age.
The past week, which saw the monarch carry out eight public appearances in just seven days, was proof enough.
When considering the Queen’s jam-packed diary, which sees her carry out an average of five appointments per week to serve her people, it’s worth remembering how few of her contemporaries are still around - let alone carrying out the duties she does. The only comparable person is her 94-year-old husband, Prince Philip.
This week will see the duo travel to Germany for a three-day state visit during which they will, among other activities, visit the remains of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
Is the Queen the world's hardest-working monarch? Royal, 89, attended over ONE HUNDRED engagements in the last six months alone
Royal couple made their eighth appearance in just seven days last week
Queen carries out an average of five appointments a week
Also has to contend with 300 letters a day and parliamentary visits
The Queen and Prince Philip will travel to Germany for state visit this week
A visit to Nazi concentration camp Bergen-Belsen is on the itinerary
By Bianca London for MailOnline
22 June 2015
Daily Mail
She may be 89 but the Queen has a social calender that would exhaust someone half her age.
The past week, which saw the monarch carry out eight public appearances in just seven days, was proof enough.
When considering the Queen’s jam-packed diary, which sees her carry out an average of five appointments per week to serve her people, it’s worth remembering how few of her contemporaries are still around - let alone carrying out the duties she does. The only comparable person is her 94-year-old husband, Prince Philip.
The Queen attends the Al Habtoor Royal Windsor and Mountbatten Cup Final at Guards Polo club in Surrey on June 21
This week will see the duo travel to Germany for a three-day state visit during which they will, among other activities, visit the remains of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
Here, FEMAIL rounds up the past six months in the life of the world's hardest-working royal.
JUNE
Last week, the Queen kicked things off with a visit to Runnymede to mark the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta and seven days and eight engagements later, the Queen was on top form as she watched the polo in Surrey.
Joining her was the Duke of Edinburgh, who at the age of 94, accompanied her to every single one and looked dashing in his grey trousers and black jacket.
The royal couple were at Guards Polo Club in Surrey for the final of the Al Habtoor Windsor Cup which was being contested by the Ferne Park and Shalimar teams.
One of the oldest polo cups in the world, the Windsor Cup has been played at Guards since 1955 and sees 25 teams battle it out over the course of two weeks.
The Queen looked lovely in a spring green coat, polka dot dress and matching hat
The Queen, who has long been a polo fan although she has never played the game herself, presents the prizes in both cases.
Her Majesty has had a particularly busy week that began with audiences at Windsor Castle on Monday, followed by a trip to Runnymede for the Magna Carta celebrations.
Later the same day, she led the Order of the Garter during the annual procession through Windsor, followed by a service at St. George's Chapel.
The Queen shakes hands with Prime Minister David Cameron in Runnymede on June 15
The Queen processes through Windsor with the Order of the Garter on June 15
Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive for the first day of Royal Ascot on June 16
The following day saw Her Majesty make the first of five appearances at Royal Ascot, arriving looking typically elegant in pale pink and joined by Prince Harry in the leading landau.
Four further appearances at the race meeting came next, the final one of which was yesterday and once more saw her arrive in a landau - this time in a peach ensemble by Stewart Parvin.
As she does each day throughout the race meeting, the Queen was called upon to present the prizes to the winners of the big race of the day, on this occasion jockey Frankie Dettori who had won the Diamond Jubilee Stakes aboard the American-bred horse Undrafted.
The week before that, the Queen had four days' worth of engagements. She kicked off the week on Tuesday when His Excellency Mr. Kittiphong na Ranong was received in an audience. That night, the Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Gurkha 200 Reception and Pageant at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, and were received by the Governor and the Chairman of Gurkha Welfare Trust.
On Wednesday June 10, the Queen received a representative party from The Royal Gurkha Rifles who presented The Queen's Truncheon for Her Majesty's inspection.
The Queen beams as she looks around the parade ring at Ascot on June 17
The Queen returns for a third day at Ascot with Prince Philip and Princess Anne on June 18
The Queen is lovely in yellow as she arrives for a fifth day at Royal Ascot on June 19
The Queen presents jockey Ryan Moore (right) with his Leading Jockey award and trainer Aiden O'Brien (left) with his Leading Trainer prize on the final day of Royal Ascot on June 20
On Thursday June 11, the Queen travelled to Cardiff Central Railway Station, where she met local dignitaries. Later that day, she attended a reception for soldiers and their families and subsequently was entertained by the regiment.
On June 12, she received Colonel Keith White (Commanding Officer the Engineer and Logistic Staff Corps). Over that weekend, Her Majesty was present at The Queen's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade, at which The Queen's Colour of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards was trooped.
Between June 1 - 6, she attended Epsom Races, received His Excellency Mr. Yackoley Kokou Johnson, attended the Centenary Annual General Meeting of the National Federation of Women's Institutes at the Royal Albert Hall, gave a reception at Buckingham Palace for recently retired and appointed Lord-Lieutenants, as well as receiving the Bishop of St. Edmundsbury and Ipswich and meeting with David Cameron.
On June 9, The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attended an evening of celebrations to mark two centuries of Gurkha service with the British Armed Forces
The event was held to mark the dedication of the Gurkhas, who have fought alongside British armed forces to earn battle honours from Gallipoli in the First World War to more recent action in Iraq and Afghanistan
Between June 1 - 6, she attended Epsom Races with Princess Michael of Kent
MAY
The week commencing May 25, the Queen appointed the Reverend Prebendary Edward Mason, travelled in State to the Palace of Westminster to open the Session of Parliament, she then returned to Buckingham Palace were she was received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household.
She also enjoyed a visit from the President of the Italian Republic and travelled to Lancaster.
Between May 18 - May 24, The Queen, who is Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, began the week with a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show in the gardens of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.
She received Field Marshal the Lord Walker of Aldringham on Tuesday, Mr. Charles Mackay on Wednesday, when she also hosted an afternoon party at Buckingham Palace and gave David Cameron his first audience.
May 11 - May 17 was a quieter week for the royal but she still carried out some duties, which included the service of thanksgiving for the Life of Brigadier the Duke of Wellington KG and receiving the Rt. Hon. Christopher Grayling MP. The Queen also held a Council.
May 4 - May 10 was another relatively quiet week for Her Majesty with just two engagements: giving David Cameron an audience following his appointment as Prime Minister. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh also attended a Service of Thanksgiving to commemorate the Seventieth Anniversary of Victory in Europe at Westminster Abbey, London on the Sunday.
On June 4, she was joined by Princess Anne and Sophie Wessex at the Centenary Annual Meeting of The National Federation Of Women's Institute at Royal Albert Hall
The Queen, who is Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, began the week commencing May 18 with a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show in the gardens of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea
On April 30, Her Majesty was present at The Queen's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade at which The Queen's Colour of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards was trooped
APRIL
Between April 27 - May 3, the Queen attended a service of the Royal Victorian Order held in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. Afterwards, she and her husband gave a reception at Windsor Castle for those who attended the service.
Later that week, she received Mr. John Mars, as well as presented new colours to 1st Battalion Welsh Guards in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle and attended a regimental garden party at Windsor Castle. She also travelled to Richmond Castle to attend the Amalgamation Parade of The Queen's Royal Lancers and attended a reception in the marquee.
On April 20, the Queen celebrated her 89th birthday. She spent the rest of the week investing the Duke of Edinburgh with the Insignia of a Knight of the Order of Australia, laying a wreath at the Cenotaph to commemorate the Centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign and attending a service of commemoration to mark the Centenary of the ANZAC Landings in Westminster Abbey.
Between April 13-19, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh gave a dinner party at Windsor Castle, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle, gave a luncheon for members of the Order of Merit at Windsor Castle and attended a reception at Canada House to commemorate the Regiments' involvement in WW1.
Between April 6 - April 12, the Queen enjoyed a rare week off but was back to her official duties on April 2, when she and her husband travelled to Sheffield, where they visited the cathedral, met locals and had lunch with the Lord Mayor of Sheffield.
On April 1, the Queen officially launched the George III Project in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle, a collaboration with King's College London, of which Her Majesty is patron, to digitise the papers of King George III to make them available online.
On April 25, The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duke of Cambridge attended the Anzac Day commemorations at the Cenotaph in London
On April 1, the Queen officially launched the George III Project in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle, a collaboration with King's College London, of which Her Majesty is patron, to digitise the papers of King George III to make them available online
MARCH
March was a manic month for the Queen. On March 30, she met with David Cameron and held a council. On March 26, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Folkestone Central Railway station, visited the National Memorial to the Few and visited the Scramble Experience.
Afterwards, they met trustees, donors and volunteers before meeting Mr. David Metcalf (Headteacher of Capel-le-Ferne Primary School) and viewing schoolchildren completing museum worksheets. The couple subsequently witnessed a flypast of Hurricane, Spitfire and Typhoon aircraft before Her Majesty opened the Wing, the Memorial Trust's new visitor and education centre.
In the afternoon, they attended a service in Canterbury Cathedral. After the service, they unveiled statues of Her Majesty and His Royal Highness next to the Great West Door of the Cathedral to mark The Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
On March 26, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Folkestone Central Railway station, visited the National Memorial to the Few and visited the Scramble Experience
On March 25, His Excellency Mr. Ousmane Matar Breme was received in audience by The Queen before she met with David Cameron that evening.
On March 20, she travelled to Plymouth, where she attended a service of Re-dedication and afterwards inspected the Guard of Honour before embarking in HMS OCEAN and viewing capability demonstrations. The Queen attended a reception in the hangar and was subsequently entertained to luncheon.
On March 19, she held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace as well as a council. March 18 saw her receive Her Excellency Ms. Guisell Morales-Echaverry before giving a reception for the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust at Buckingham Palace.
On March 17, Her Excellency Ms. Rocio Maneiro was received in audience by The Queen. In the afternoon, she opened the new Mary Tealby Kennels at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and later met with David Cameron. On March 13, she and her husband attended a Service of Commemoration in St. Paul's Cathedral to mark the end of Combat Operations in Afghanistan.
After the service, she met representatives of the veterans, injured service personnel and bereaved families. Afterwards, they attended receptions for those who attended the service and took part in the parade.
On March 20, she travelled to Plymouth, where she attended a service of Re-dedication and afterwards inspected the Guard of Honour before embarking in HMS Ocean and viewing capability demonstrations. The Queen attended a reception in the hangar and was subsequently entertained to luncheon
On March 12, His Excellency Mr. Yousef Ali Al-Khater was received in audience, and on March 11, the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Mrs. Sirisena visited The Queen before she gave a reception at Buckingham Palace with a performance by the London Symphony Orchestra that evening.
On March 10, the Queen named the new vessel BRITANNIA at Ocean Terminal, Southampton. The day before, she attended the Commonwealth Day Observance Service in Westminster Abbey.
Between March 2 - 6, she welcomed the President of the United Mexican States and Señora Angélica Rivera de Peña for their State Visit in London, met with David Cameron, and held an Investiture at Windsor Castle.
FEBRUARY
February was another busy month. On February 27, the King and Queen of Tonga visited the Queen at Windsor Castle, the day before she received His Excellency Mr. Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General. The day before that she hosted an audience with His Excellency Mr. Syed Ibne Abbas and met with David Cameron.
On February 24, Mr. Ivan Rogers was received in audience, on the 23rd she hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark the 800th Anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta.
Between February 16 - 19, she opened Canada House, received His Excellency Mr. Erzhan Kazykhanov, hosted the President of the Republic of Malta and Mr. Edgar Preca and had an audience with David Cameron.
The Queen inspected a copy of the Magna Carta at a special reception at Buckingham Palace to mark its 800th anniversary on February 24
On February 17, she received His Excellency Mr. Estifanos Habtemariam Ghebreyesus, as well as The Hon. Ms. Elizabeth Dowdeswell and attending a reception at St. James's Palace to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Diabetes UK.
On February 12, Ms. Imtiaz Dharker was received by the Queen, the day before, she received His Excellency Mr. Thordur Aegir Oskarsson. The Queen held a Council at 5.30 p.m. and met with David Cameron that evening.
On February 10, the monarch gave a reception to celebrate the Patronages and Affiliations of The Earl and Countess of Wessex at Buckingham Palace. On February 8, she attended Divine Service in Sandringham Parish Church. On February 5, she attended the 30th anniversary Gathering of Phobbies (North West Norfolk) at St. Nicholas Church Hall, Dersingham, Norfolk, and was received by the Chairman of Phobbies (Mrs. Marguerite Wright). Her Majesty viewed displays of craftwork and met members of the club.
February 3 saw her appoint the Reverend Canon Peter Holliday to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in succession to the Reverend Canon Christopher Milne Smith, and on the 2nd and 1st she visited South Lynn Fire Station and attended Divine Service respectively.
On February 2, the monarch wrapped up warm as she visited South Lynn Fire Station
JANUARY
January was a lot quieter for the monarch.
On the 29th, she attended a West Norfolk Befriending Gathering at Sandringham Visitor Centre on the Sandringham Estate, attended a reception at the Hospital of the Holy and Undivided Trinity on the 27th and Divine Service on the 25th, 11th and 4th.
But aside from her official visits, what many people don't realise is that the Queen carries out plenty more duties away from the cameras.
Indeed, she wakes up each day and scans the newspapers before corresponding to the 300 letters she receives a day (she tends to a selection and then advises her staff on how she would like the rest to be dealt with).
She also sees two private secretaries separately for an hour every single morning to run over the plans and daily admin and also has plenty more admin and paperwork to deal with herself, such as policy papers and Cabinet documents.
January was a lot quieter for the monarch and she spent her time in Sandrigham, pictured
The past week, which saw the monarch carry out eight public appearances in just seven days, was proof enough.
When considering the Queen’s jam-packed diary, which sees her carry out an average of five appointments per week to serve her people, it’s worth remembering how few of her contemporaries are still around - let alone carrying out the duties she does. The only comparable person is her 94-year-old husband, Prince Philip.
This week will see the duo travel to Germany for a three-day state visit during which they will, among other activities, visit the remains of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
Is the Queen the world's hardest-working monarch? Royal, 89, attended over ONE HUNDRED engagements in the last six months alone
Royal couple made their eighth appearance in just seven days last week
Queen carries out an average of five appointments a week
Also has to contend with 300 letters a day and parliamentary visits
The Queen and Prince Philip will travel to Germany for state visit this week
A visit to Nazi concentration camp Bergen-Belsen is on the itinerary
By Bianca London for MailOnline
22 June 2015
Daily Mail
She may be 89 but the Queen has a social calender that would exhaust someone half her age.
The past week, which saw the monarch carry out eight public appearances in just seven days, was proof enough.
When considering the Queen’s jam-packed diary, which sees her carry out an average of five appointments per week to serve her people, it’s worth remembering how few of her contemporaries are still around - let alone carrying out the duties she does. The only comparable person is her 94-year-old husband, Prince Philip.
The Queen attends the Al Habtoor Royal Windsor and Mountbatten Cup Final at Guards Polo club in Surrey on June 21
This week will see the duo travel to Germany for a three-day state visit during which they will, among other activities, visit the remains of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
Here, FEMAIL rounds up the past six months in the life of the world's hardest-working royal.
JUNE
Last week, the Queen kicked things off with a visit to Runnymede to mark the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta and seven days and eight engagements later, the Queen was on top form as she watched the polo in Surrey.
Joining her was the Duke of Edinburgh, who at the age of 94, accompanied her to every single one and looked dashing in his grey trousers and black jacket.
The royal couple were at Guards Polo Club in Surrey for the final of the Al Habtoor Windsor Cup which was being contested by the Ferne Park and Shalimar teams.
One of the oldest polo cups in the world, the Windsor Cup has been played at Guards since 1955 and sees 25 teams battle it out over the course of two weeks.
The Queen looked lovely in a spring green coat, polka dot dress and matching hat
The Queen, who has long been a polo fan although she has never played the game herself, presents the prizes in both cases.
Her Majesty has had a particularly busy week that began with audiences at Windsor Castle on Monday, followed by a trip to Runnymede for the Magna Carta celebrations.
Later the same day, she led the Order of the Garter during the annual procession through Windsor, followed by a service at St. George's Chapel.
The Queen shakes hands with Prime Minister David Cameron in Runnymede on June 15
The Queen processes through Windsor with the Order of the Garter on June 15
Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive for the first day of Royal Ascot on June 16
The following day saw Her Majesty make the first of five appearances at Royal Ascot, arriving looking typically elegant in pale pink and joined by Prince Harry in the leading landau.
Four further appearances at the race meeting came next, the final one of which was yesterday and once more saw her arrive in a landau - this time in a peach ensemble by Stewart Parvin.
As she does each day throughout the race meeting, the Queen was called upon to present the prizes to the winners of the big race of the day, on this occasion jockey Frankie Dettori who had won the Diamond Jubilee Stakes aboard the American-bred horse Undrafted.
The week before that, the Queen had four days' worth of engagements. She kicked off the week on Tuesday when His Excellency Mr. Kittiphong na Ranong was received in an audience. That night, the Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Gurkha 200 Reception and Pageant at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, and were received by the Governor and the Chairman of Gurkha Welfare Trust.
On Wednesday June 10, the Queen received a representative party from The Royal Gurkha Rifles who presented The Queen's Truncheon for Her Majesty's inspection.
The Queen beams as she looks around the parade ring at Ascot on June 17
The Queen returns for a third day at Ascot with Prince Philip and Princess Anne on June 18
The Queen is lovely in yellow as she arrives for a fifth day at Royal Ascot on June 19
The Queen presents jockey Ryan Moore (right) with his Leading Jockey award and trainer Aiden O'Brien (left) with his Leading Trainer prize on the final day of Royal Ascot on June 20
On Thursday June 11, the Queen travelled to Cardiff Central Railway Station, where she met local dignitaries. Later that day, she attended a reception for soldiers and their families and subsequently was entertained by the regiment.
On June 12, she received Colonel Keith White (Commanding Officer the Engineer and Logistic Staff Corps). Over that weekend, Her Majesty was present at The Queen's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade, at which The Queen's Colour of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards was trooped.
Between June 1 - 6, she attended Epsom Races, received His Excellency Mr. Yackoley Kokou Johnson, attended the Centenary Annual General Meeting of the National Federation of Women's Institutes at the Royal Albert Hall, gave a reception at Buckingham Palace for recently retired and appointed Lord-Lieutenants, as well as receiving the Bishop of St. Edmundsbury and Ipswich and meeting with David Cameron.
On June 9, The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attended an evening of celebrations to mark two centuries of Gurkha service with the British Armed Forces
The event was held to mark the dedication of the Gurkhas, who have fought alongside British armed forces to earn battle honours from Gallipoli in the First World War to more recent action in Iraq and Afghanistan
Between June 1 - 6, she attended Epsom Races with Princess Michael of Kent
MAY
The week commencing May 25, the Queen appointed the Reverend Prebendary Edward Mason, travelled in State to the Palace of Westminster to open the Session of Parliament, she then returned to Buckingham Palace were she was received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household.
She also enjoyed a visit from the President of the Italian Republic and travelled to Lancaster.
Between May 18 - May 24, The Queen, who is Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, began the week with a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show in the gardens of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.
She received Field Marshal the Lord Walker of Aldringham on Tuesday, Mr. Charles Mackay on Wednesday, when she also hosted an afternoon party at Buckingham Palace and gave David Cameron his first audience.
May 11 - May 17 was a quieter week for the royal but she still carried out some duties, which included the service of thanksgiving for the Life of Brigadier the Duke of Wellington KG and receiving the Rt. Hon. Christopher Grayling MP. The Queen also held a Council.
May 4 - May 10 was another relatively quiet week for Her Majesty with just two engagements: giving David Cameron an audience following his appointment as Prime Minister. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh also attended a Service of Thanksgiving to commemorate the Seventieth Anniversary of Victory in Europe at Westminster Abbey, London on the Sunday.
On June 4, she was joined by Princess Anne and Sophie Wessex at the Centenary Annual Meeting of The National Federation Of Women's Institute at Royal Albert Hall
The Queen, who is Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, began the week commencing May 18 with a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show in the gardens of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea
On April 30, Her Majesty was present at The Queen's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade at which The Queen's Colour of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards was trooped
APRIL
Between April 27 - May 3, the Queen attended a service of the Royal Victorian Order held in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. Afterwards, she and her husband gave a reception at Windsor Castle for those who attended the service.
Later that week, she received Mr. John Mars, as well as presented new colours to 1st Battalion Welsh Guards in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle and attended a regimental garden party at Windsor Castle. She also travelled to Richmond Castle to attend the Amalgamation Parade of The Queen's Royal Lancers and attended a reception in the marquee.
On April 20, the Queen celebrated her 89th birthday. She spent the rest of the week investing the Duke of Edinburgh with the Insignia of a Knight of the Order of Australia, laying a wreath at the Cenotaph to commemorate the Centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign and attending a service of commemoration to mark the Centenary of the ANZAC Landings in Westminster Abbey.
Between April 13-19, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh gave a dinner party at Windsor Castle, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle, gave a luncheon for members of the Order of Merit at Windsor Castle and attended a reception at Canada House to commemorate the Regiments' involvement in WW1.
Between April 6 - April 12, the Queen enjoyed a rare week off but was back to her official duties on April 2, when she and her husband travelled to Sheffield, where they visited the cathedral, met locals and had lunch with the Lord Mayor of Sheffield.
On April 1, the Queen officially launched the George III Project in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle, a collaboration with King's College London, of which Her Majesty is patron, to digitise the papers of King George III to make them available online.
On April 25, The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duke of Cambridge attended the Anzac Day commemorations at the Cenotaph in London
On April 1, the Queen officially launched the George III Project in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle, a collaboration with King's College London, of which Her Majesty is patron, to digitise the papers of King George III to make them available online
MARCH
March was a manic month for the Queen. On March 30, she met with David Cameron and held a council. On March 26, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Folkestone Central Railway station, visited the National Memorial to the Few and visited the Scramble Experience.
Afterwards, they met trustees, donors and volunteers before meeting Mr. David Metcalf (Headteacher of Capel-le-Ferne Primary School) and viewing schoolchildren completing museum worksheets. The couple subsequently witnessed a flypast of Hurricane, Spitfire and Typhoon aircraft before Her Majesty opened the Wing, the Memorial Trust's new visitor and education centre.
In the afternoon, they attended a service in Canterbury Cathedral. After the service, they unveiled statues of Her Majesty and His Royal Highness next to the Great West Door of the Cathedral to mark The Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
On March 26, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Folkestone Central Railway station, visited the National Memorial to the Few and visited the Scramble Experience
On March 25, His Excellency Mr. Ousmane Matar Breme was received in audience by The Queen before she met with David Cameron that evening.
On March 20, she travelled to Plymouth, where she attended a service of Re-dedication and afterwards inspected the Guard of Honour before embarking in HMS OCEAN and viewing capability demonstrations. The Queen attended a reception in the hangar and was subsequently entertained to luncheon.
On March 19, she held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace as well as a council. March 18 saw her receive Her Excellency Ms. Guisell Morales-Echaverry before giving a reception for the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust at Buckingham Palace.
On March 17, Her Excellency Ms. Rocio Maneiro was received in audience by The Queen. In the afternoon, she opened the new Mary Tealby Kennels at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and later met with David Cameron. On March 13, she and her husband attended a Service of Commemoration in St. Paul's Cathedral to mark the end of Combat Operations in Afghanistan.
After the service, she met representatives of the veterans, injured service personnel and bereaved families. Afterwards, they attended receptions for those who attended the service and took part in the parade.
On March 20, she travelled to Plymouth, where she attended a service of Re-dedication and afterwards inspected the Guard of Honour before embarking in HMS Ocean and viewing capability demonstrations. The Queen attended a reception in the hangar and was subsequently entertained to luncheon
On March 12, His Excellency Mr. Yousef Ali Al-Khater was received in audience, and on March 11, the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Mrs. Sirisena visited The Queen before she gave a reception at Buckingham Palace with a performance by the London Symphony Orchestra that evening.
On March 10, the Queen named the new vessel BRITANNIA at Ocean Terminal, Southampton. The day before, she attended the Commonwealth Day Observance Service in Westminster Abbey.
Between March 2 - 6, she welcomed the President of the United Mexican States and Señora Angélica Rivera de Peña for their State Visit in London, met with David Cameron, and held an Investiture at Windsor Castle.
FEBRUARY
February was another busy month. On February 27, the King and Queen of Tonga visited the Queen at Windsor Castle, the day before she received His Excellency Mr. Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General. The day before that she hosted an audience with His Excellency Mr. Syed Ibne Abbas and met with David Cameron.
On February 24, Mr. Ivan Rogers was received in audience, on the 23rd she hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark the 800th Anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta.
Between February 16 - 19, she opened Canada House, received His Excellency Mr. Erzhan Kazykhanov, hosted the President of the Republic of Malta and Mr. Edgar Preca and had an audience with David Cameron.
The Queen inspected a copy of the Magna Carta at a special reception at Buckingham Palace to mark its 800th anniversary on February 24
On February 17, she received His Excellency Mr. Estifanos Habtemariam Ghebreyesus, as well as The Hon. Ms. Elizabeth Dowdeswell and attending a reception at St. James's Palace to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Diabetes UK.
On February 12, Ms. Imtiaz Dharker was received by the Queen, the day before, she received His Excellency Mr. Thordur Aegir Oskarsson. The Queen held a Council at 5.30 p.m. and met with David Cameron that evening.
On February 10, the monarch gave a reception to celebrate the Patronages and Affiliations of The Earl and Countess of Wessex at Buckingham Palace. On February 8, she attended Divine Service in Sandringham Parish Church. On February 5, she attended the 30th anniversary Gathering of Phobbies (North West Norfolk) at St. Nicholas Church Hall, Dersingham, Norfolk, and was received by the Chairman of Phobbies (Mrs. Marguerite Wright). Her Majesty viewed displays of craftwork and met members of the club.
February 3 saw her appoint the Reverend Canon Peter Holliday to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in succession to the Reverend Canon Christopher Milne Smith, and on the 2nd and 1st she visited South Lynn Fire Station and attended Divine Service respectively.
On February 2, the monarch wrapped up warm as she visited South Lynn Fire Station
JANUARY
January was a lot quieter for the monarch.
On the 29th, she attended a West Norfolk Befriending Gathering at Sandringham Visitor Centre on the Sandringham Estate, attended a reception at the Hospital of the Holy and Undivided Trinity on the 27th and Divine Service on the 25th, 11th and 4th.
But aside from her official visits, what many people don't realise is that the Queen carries out plenty more duties away from the cameras.
Indeed, she wakes up each day and scans the newspapers before corresponding to the 300 letters she receives a day (she tends to a selection and then advises her staff on how she would like the rest to be dealt with).
She also sees two private secretaries separately for an hour every single morning to run over the plans and daily admin and also has plenty more admin and paperwork to deal with herself, such as policy papers and Cabinet documents.
January was a lot quieter for the monarch and she spent her time in Sandrigham, pictured
