Queen Lucille * Royal Tour NZ Day Three 3

Queen Lucille * Memorial for King Constantine II | On February 27, a service of thanksgiving for the life of King Constantine II of Greece was held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. King George, Queen Lucille, Princess Gwen, the Duke of York and other members of the Greek royal family attended this special memorial service for King Constantine. Other members of other Royal Families attended the service. King Constantine, who was the last King of Greece, passed away at the age of 82 in January last year. He was also a close friend of his second cousin King George.

Queen Lucille * Commonwealth Day Reception | On the evening of March 11, King George and Queen Lucille attended the 2024 Commonwealth Day Reception that took place at Marlborough House, the international headquarters of the Commonwealth. Commonwealth Secretary General, Baroness Patricia Scotland of Asthal welcomed the King and Queen. Among the guests were High Commissioners and representatives from Commonwealth associations and Commonwealth countries.

Queen Lucille * Visiting the Duchess of York | King George and Queen Lucille have visited Madison, the Duchess of York this morning. King George was photographed arriving with Queen Lucille at the London Clinic.

Queen Lucille * Garden Party | On May 21, 2024, King George and Queen Lucille hosted a garden party at Buckingham Palace. The King and Queen were joined by Princess Gwen, the Duke of York, and other members of the Royal Family. The Garden Parties are an annual royal family tradition.

Queen Lucille * Queen’s Reading Room Reception | On March 26, 2024, Queen Lucille hosted a reception to mark the findings of a new research study commissioned by The Queen's Reading Room charity, at Clarence House in London. 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. During the Reception, Queen Lucille met with 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.

Queen Lucille * St Mary Magdalene Church | On February 11, King George, Queen Lucille, and their children attended a service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

Queen Lucille * Royal Maundy Service | On March 28, 2024, King George and Queen Lucille attended 2024 Royal Maundy service held at Worcester Cathedral in Worcester. Maundy is a holy Christian day which is celebrated every Thursday before the Easter. The King presented Maundy Money to 75 men and 75 women in Worcester Cathedral in recognition of service to their local communities. The tradition of the Monarch or their representative presenting alms on Maundy Thursday goes back to 1213.

Queen Lucille * MDD Charity Reception | On February 20, Queen Lucille held an anniversary reception at Clarence House to mark the 15th anniversary of the charity, Medical Detection Dogs (MDD). Bio Detection Dogs are trained to detect diseases like cancer, Parkinson’s, COVID-19, malaria and bacterial infections on samples in the charity’s training room. Queen Lucille became Patron of MDD in 2018. During the reception, the Queen spoke with clients who have Medical Alert Assistance Dogs, which are trained by MDD to alert them if a life-threatening medical event is about to happen. The Queen also spoke with the charity's supporters and trustees, and watched a demonstration of dogs at work.

Queen Lucille * Holocaust Remembrance Day | On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, King George and Queen Lucille attended a memorial ceremony for Holocaust victims that took place at Royal Albert Hall on January 27, 2024. The event was organized by the Living History Forum. International Holocaust Remembrance Day is an international memorial day on January 27 and commemorates the tragedy of the Holocaust that occurred during the World War II.

Queen Lucille * 2024 Easter Service at Windsor | On, Sunday, March 31, 2024, King George, Queen Lucille, their children, and other members of the Royal Family attended the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel in Windsor. The Duke and Duchess of York did not attend, as Madison continues her cancer treatment.