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THE STATE VISIT OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II AND HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE PHILIP DUKE OF EDINBURGH TO THE UNITED STATES

JULY 6-11, 1976

DETAILED SCENARIO MEMBERS OF THE OFFICIAL BRITISH PARTY

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh * * * The Right Honorable Anthony Croslard MP Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Hinister­ in-Attendance Mrs. Crosland His Excellency The Honorable Sir Peter Ramsbotham KCMG British Ambassador to the United States Lady Ramsbotham The Duchess of Grafton DCVO Histress of the Robes The Honorable Mary Morrison CVO Lady-in-Waiting to The Queen Lieutenant-Colonel the Right Honorable Sir Martin Charteris GCVO KCB OBE Private Secretary to The Queen Sir Philip Moore KCVO CB CMG Deputy Private Secretary to The Queen Mr. Ronald Allison Press Secretary to The Queen Delegation -1- MEMBERS OF THE OFFICIAL BRITISH PARTY cont.

Surgeon Captain Philip Fulford MVO OBE RN Medical Officer to The Queen Major Robin Broke Equerry-in- Waiting to The Queen Lord Rupert Nevill Treasurer to The Duke of Edinburgh Mr. Ewen Fergusson Private Secretary to the Minister­ in-Attendance Air Commodore Archie v1inskill CVO CBE DFC Captain of The Queen's Flight

Delegation -2- MEt·'iBERS OF THE ACCOMPANYING BRITISH PARTY

The Honorable John 0. Horeton CMG MC Minister, British Embassy Mrs. Moreton Hr. Richard Fyjis-Walker Counsellor (Information), British Embassy Mr. David C. Walker First Secretary, British Embassy (Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Only) Mr. Edward C. Glover Second Secretary, British Embassy (New York, New Haven, Charlottesville, Newport, and Boston Only) Mr. Denis E. Richards British Consul General in Philadelphia Mrs. Richards Mr. Gordon Booth CMG British Consul General in New York (New Haven) Mrs. Booth Mr. Geoffrey Scullard OBE British Consul General in Charlottesville Hrs. Scullard

Delegation -3- HEHBERS OF THE ACCOMPANYING BRITISH PARTY cont.

Mr. Granville Ramage CMG British Consul General in Boston (Providence and Newport) Mrs. Ramage

Delegation -4- HEMBERS OF THE ACCOHPANYING AMERICAN PARTY

The Honorable Henry E. Gatto, Jr. Chief of Protocol of the United States Mrs. Gatto (not in Boston) The Honorable Anne Legendre Armstrong U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Mr. Tobin Armstrong Mr. Hilliam R. Codus Assistant Chief of Protocol Mrs. Codus (Philadelphia, Newport, Boston) Miss Marylou Sheils Protocol Officer Hr. Jerry Parr Agent in Charge of The Queen's Security, U.S. Secret Service Hr. Harry Jones Agent in Charge of The Duke of Edinburgh's Security, U.S. Depart­ ment of State Security Hiss Mary A. Hasserini Protocol Press Officer Hr. James T. Payne Logistics Officer

Delegation -5- MEMBERS OF THE ACCOMPANYING AMERICAN PARTY

Miss Judy D. Knowles Protocol Secretary Mrs. Candy Steeler Protocol Secretary Miss Karyn V. Bograkos Protocol Secretary Mr. Joseph Pinto Official Photographer

Delegation -6- MEMBERS OF THE ACCOMPANYING BRITISH PARTY

Chief Superintendent M.J. Trestrail The Queen's Police Officer Inspector C. Hagon The Duke of Edinburgh's Police Officer Superintendent A. Dickinson Police Officer to the Minister-in­ Attendance Inspector L. Barlow Police Officer to the Minister-in­ Attendance Miss Jean Taylor CVO Chief Clerk, Private Secretary's Office Mr. A.C. Neal MVO BEM Secretary to the Private Secretary Hrs. Anne Neal MVO Lady Clerk to the Press Secretary l'-1iss Christine Bailey Lady Clerk to the Deputy Private Secretary Hrs. Sarah Josephs Lady Clerk to the Treasurer to the Duke of Edinburgh Miss J. Bazzard Personal Assistant to the Private Secretary to the Minister-in­ Attendance

Delegation -7- HE~1BERS OF THE ACCOHPANYING BRITISH PARTY

Miss M. HacDonald MVO The Queen's Dresser Miss M. Prentice The Queen's Assistant Dresser Mr. J. Pearce The Duke of Edinburgh's Valet Mrs. H. Major Maid to the Mistress of the Robes Miss H. Haines Haid to the Lady-in-Waiting Mr. E. Bennett The Queen's Page Mr. F. Holland Travelling Yeoman Hr. H. Brown Deputy Sergeant Footman Mr. C. Bray The Queen's Footman Mr. P. Barraud Footman Hr. H. Bubb Footman

Mr. I. Armstrong Footman Hr. Charles Hartyn The Queen's Hairdresser Delegation -8- MEMBERS OF THE ACCOMPANYING BRITISH PARTY REMAINING ON BOARD HMY BRITANN.IA Household Vice Admiral Sir Peter Ashmore KGB MVO DSC, Master of the Household Rear Admiral Hugh Janion Flag Officer, Royal Yachts Officials Mr. R. Winship Assistant to the Master of the Household Mr. G. Franklin MVO Chief Clerk. Master of the Household's Department Staff Mr. P. Page, Royal Chef Mr. J. Wood, Sous Chef Mr. A. Garred, Deputy Page of the Chamber Mr. R. Burn, Senior Cook Mr. J. Smith, Senior Cook Mr. M. Wycherley, Cook Mr. T. McDonald, Footman Mr. Myddleton, Senior Dining Room Assistant Mr. B. Edwards, Dining Room Assistant Mr. R. Pratt, Dining Room Assistant Mr. J. Attrill, Kitchen Porter

Delegation -9- SUMMARY SCHEDULE TUESDAY JULY 6, 1976 (Dress: L.S.) lO:OOam HMY BRITANNIA berths at Penn's Landing. 10:35am Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, disembark HMY BRITANNIA at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia. Welcoming Ceremony. 10:45am Depart by Car (1.3 miles). lO:SSam Arrive City Hall for Presentation Ceremony. ll:lSam Depart by Car (0.8 mile). 11:20am Visit Liberty Bell Pavilion. ,11:30am Depart by Car (0.1 mile). 11:35am Visit Observation Deck of Penn Mutual Building. 12:00noon Depart by Car (0.6 mile). 12:05pm Arrive HMY BRITANNIA. 1"2:45pm The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a luncheon on board HMY BRITANNIA. 2:50pm Depart by Car (0.5 mile). 3:00pm(S) The Queen presents the Bicentennial Bell, Indepen­ dence National Park Bell Tower. Summary Schedule -1- SUMMARY SCHEDULE TUESDAY JULY 6, 1976

3:15 pm Visit on foot to Carpenter's Hall, Second Bank of the U.S., and Independence Hall (Total: 535 yds.) 4 :·05pm Depart by Car (0.4 mile) 4:10pm Arrive HMY BRITANNIA. 4:30 pm Tea on board HMY BRITANNIA with United States Governors. 5:30pm Presentation of photographs and presents on board HMY BRITA.&.~NIA. 6:00pm His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, gives a reception on board HMY BRITANNIA for American members of the Royal Society of Arts. 8:15 pm Depart by Car (2.8 miles)

8:30 pm Attend a banquet given by the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Huseum of Art. (Dress: Black Tie)

Summary Schedule -2- SUMMARY SCHEDULE TUESDAY JULY 6, 1976 10:30 pro Attend a reception at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Later At the conclusion of re­ ception, return to HMY BRITANNIA. (2.8 miles) Overnight: HMY BRITANNIA lVEDNESDAY JULY 7, 1976 (Dress: L.S.) 8:00 am HMY BRITANNIA moves down­ stream to berth at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. 9:30 am HMY BRITANNIA berths at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. 10:00 am Depart by car for Phi la­ delphia Airport. (5.0 miles) 10:15 am Depart Philadelphia by RAF VC-10 for Andrews Air Force Base, v.Jashington, D.C. 11:05 am Arrive Andrews Air Force Base and depart by car for The White House. (12 miles)

11:45 am (S) ~fuite House Arrival Ceremony.

Summary Schedule -3- SUMMARY SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY JULY 7, 1976 12:15 pm Proceed to Blue Room for a brief reception. 12:45 pm Luncheon with President and Mrs. Ford, at the White House. 2:30 pm Depart by car (3. 0 miles). 2:40pm Arrive Arlington National Cemetery. 2:45 pm Wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknovm Soldier. (100 yds.) 3:00pm Depart by car (1. 5 miles). 3:05 pm Arrive Lincoln Memorial for visit to the memorial and adjacent areas. (100 yds) 3:30 pm Depart by car (1. 5 miles). 3:35 pm Arrive Blair House

4:20 pm Depart by car (2. 0 miles). 4:30pm The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a reception at the British Embassy for press, radio and television correspondents.

5:30pm Depart by car (2'. 0 miles). Summary Schedule -4- SUMMARY SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY JULY 7, 1976 5:40 pm Arrive Blair House. 8:00 pm tS) White House Dinner. Dress: \fuite Tie and Decorations (T) Overnight: Blair House

THURSDAY JULY 8, 1976 (Dress: L.S.) 10:00 am Depart by car (2.0 miles). 10:10 am Arrive New Zeland Embassy. The Queen lays foundation stone for new chancery building. Receive Commonwealth Ambassadors. 10:35 am Depart for British Embassy on foot through garden (100 yds). 10:40 am Meet British Embassy staff. 11:10 am Depart by car (1.0 mile). 11:15 am Arrive Hashington National Cathedral for a dedication ceremony of the Nave with President and Mrs. Ford. Summary Schedule -5- SUMMARY SCHEDULE THURSDAY JULY 8, 1976 11:55 am Depart by car {1.0 mile). 12:00 noon Arrive British Embassy and receive foreign Heads of Mission, with Commonwealth Ambassadors in attendance. 12:40 pm Depart by car {6.0 miles). 12:55 pm Arrive U.S. Capitol and proceed to Rayburn Room for reception. 1:10 pm (S) Luncheon given by Speaker Carl Albert and Vice President Rockefeller in Statuary Hall.

THE QUEEN ·2:40pm Her Majesty visits the Rotunda of the Capitol Building where the Hagna Carta will be on display. 2:55pm Depart by car for the Smithsonian Castle.(l.3 mi.) 3:00 pm Arrive for visit to Smithsonian Castle and Smithson Vault. · See Exhibition of London Treasures at Smithsonian Castle. Summary Schedule -6- SUHMARY SCHEDULE THURSDAY JULY 8, 1976 3:30pm Depart by car (0. 75 mile) 3:35 pm Arrive National Gallery to visit the "Eye of Jefferson" Exhibition. (400 yds) 4:00 pm Depart by car (0.75 mile). 4:05 pm Arrive District Building for presentation.

4:25 pm Depart by car (0.6 mile). 4:30pm Arrive Blair House

THE DUKE,OF EDINBURGH

2:40pm D~part U.S. Capitol (1.75 m~les) 2:45 pm Arrive Washington Monument Grounds and depart by heli­ copter for Wolf Trap, accompanied by Mr.s. Rockefeller (20 miles) . 2:57 pm Arrive Wolf Trap Farm Park for Performing Arts.

3:00pm Arrive Theatre and meet Members of the Board of Wolf Trap Farm Park.

Summary Schedule -7- SUMMARY SCHEDULE THURSDAY JULY 8, 1976 THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 3:15pm Attend Matinee performance of Scottish Military Tattoo, accompanied by Mrs. Rockefeller. 4:45pm Depart by helicopter for the Washington Monument Grounds. 4:57pm Arrive Washington Monument Grounds and proceed by car to Blair House (0.5 mile).

5:02pm Arrive Blair House. THE QUEEN AND. THE DUKE OF J;:DINBURGH 5:30pm Presentations of photographs and presents. 8:10pm Depart by car. (2.0 miles) 8:20pm Arrive British Embassy. 8:25pm Receive President and Mrs. Ford. 8:30pm Return dinner at the British Embassy. Dress: White Tie and Decorations(T) Summary Schedule -8- SUMMARY SCHEDULE THURSDAY JULY 8. 1976 10:00 pm Reception at the British Embassy. Later Depart by car for Blair House. Overnight: Blair House

FRIDAY JULY 9, 1976 (Dress: L.S.)

9:30 am Depart Blair House by car (12.0 miles) 9:50 am Arrive Andrews Air Force Base for departure by RAF VC-10 for Newark, New Jersey. 10:50 am Arrive Newark Airport. 10:55 am Depart airfield by car for the Military Ocean Terminal at Bayonne. (8.4 miles) 11:10 am Arrive Military Ocean Terminal, U.S. Navy Berth (North Side), Bayonne, New Jersey.

Summary Schedule -9- SUMMARY SCHEDULE FRIDAY JULY 9, 1976 Depart by HMY BRITANNIA for the Battery, Manhattan Island, New York, passing the Statue of Liberty. (3.25 miles) 12:00 noon Arrive at the Battery by Royal Barge. 12:05 pm Depart by car for Federal Hall, Pine Street. (0.5 mile) 12:15 pm(S) Welcomed at Federal Hall by The Honorable Abraham Beame, Mayor of the City of New York.

Welcoming Ceremony.

12:35 pm Walk along Wall Street to steps of Trinity Church. 12:40 pm Depart by car. (6.4 miles) 12:58 pm Arrive Waldorf Towers Hotel and proceed to Suite.

Summary Schedule -10- SUMMARY SCHEDULE FRIDAY JULY 9, 1976 1:20 pm Presentation of chief luncheon guests in the West Foyer, Waldorf Astoria Hotel. 1:30pm (S) Luncheon given by the Officers and Directors of the Pilgrims and the English­ Speaking Union, Grand Ball­ room, Waldorf Astoria. 2:40 pm Return to Suite. 2:50pm Depart Hotel by car for Morris-Jumel Mansion, West 160th Street and Edgecombe Avenue, Upper Harlem. (7. 2 miles) 3:20 pm Visit Morris-Jumel Hansion. 3:40pm Depart by car for Blooming­ dales. (6.2 miles) 4:10pm Arrive Bloomingdales De­ partment Store, Lexington Avenue Entrance. 4:35pm Depart Bloomingdales De­ partment Store by Third Avenue Entrance for State Theatre, Lincoln Center. (1.8 miles)

Summary Schedule -11- SUMMARY SCHEDULE FRIDAY JULY 9, 1976 4:45 pm Arrive State Theatre for reception given by British Societies in New York. 5:20pm Depart by car for Passenger Ship Terminal to board HMY BRITANNIA. (1. 3 miles) 5:25pm Arrive Passenger Ship Terminal. 5:30pm Embark ID1Y BRITANNIA. 5:45 pm Presentation of photographs and presents.

8:30 pm The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a dinner on board HMY BRITANNIA. Dress: Black Tie

10:00 pm Reception on board F~ BRITANNIA.

Summary Schedule -12- SUMHARY SCHEDULE FRIDAY JULY 9, 1976

Later HMY BRITANNIA sails for New Haven, Connecticut.

Overnight: HMY BRITANNIA

SATURDAY JULY 10, 1976 (Dress: L.S.) 10:00 am The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh disembark HMY BRITANNIA by Royal barge, at New Haven. 10:05 am Disembark from Royal barge at City Dock on West Fank of New Haven Reach. 10:10 am Depart City Dock by car for airport (6.4 miles! 10:25 am Arrive New Haven Airport. 10:30 am Depart by USAF VC-9 for Charlottesville, Virginia 11:35 am Arrive Charlottesville, Virginia, and depart by car for University of Virginia. t9.0 miles) Summary Schedule -13- SUMMARY SCHEDULE SATURDAY JULY 10, 1976 12:00 noon Arrive the Lawn, the University of Virginia. 12:05 pm (S) Take part in a ceremony on the steps of Cabell House in which Her Majesty will hand over a devisal to the Commonwealth of Virginia of the Arms used by the Virginia Company of London and later by the Royal Colony and Dominion of Virginia. The Governor of Virginia will. receive the devisal and make presentation to The Queen. 12:15 pm Walk up The Lawn through guests. Visit a student's room.

12:35 pm Retire to Pavilion #1. 12:45 pm Attend Luncheon in the Rotunda.

2:00pm Retire.

2:15 pm Depart University of Virginia by car for Western Virginia Bicentennial Center. (4.4 miles) Summary Schedule -14- SUMMARY SCHEDULE SATURDAY JULY 10, 1976 2:30 pm Arrive Western Virginia Bicentennial Center.

2:50pm Depart by car for Monticello (3.0 miles) 3:00 pm Arrive Monticello .. 3:35pm Depart Monticello by car for Charlottesville Airport. (17.8 miles) 4:05 pm Arrive airport and depart by USAF VC-9 for Providence, Rhode Island. 5:15 pm Arrive Providence Airport. 5:20 pm Depart airfield by car for Newport, Rhode Island (28.6 miles)

5:55pm Arrive Queen Anne Square, Newport. Dedicate Square.

6:0 Spm Depart Queen Anne Square for U.S. Navy Base.

6:15 pm Arrive U.S. Navy Base.

Summary Schedule -15- SUMMARY SCHEDULE SATURDAY JULY 10, 1976 6:20 pm Board tillY BRITANNIA. (Dress: B.T.) 8:30 pm The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a dinner on HMY BRITANNIA in honor of President and Mrs. Ford. (Dress: Black Tie) Later .HMY BRITANNIA sails for Boston. NOTE: The Highlander must sail by ll:OOprn. Overnight: HNY BRITANNIA

SUNDAY JULY 11, 1976 (Dress: L.S.) 10:00 am HMY BRITANNIA berths at Coast Guard Base.

10:30 am Disembark from HMY BRITANNIA at Coast Guard Base, Boston.

Summary Schedule -16- SUMMARY SCHEDULE SUNDAY JULY ll, 1976

l0~40am Proceed by car to the Old North Church. (0.5 mile) !0:45am Attend morning service at the Old North Church. ll:45am Proceed by car from Old North Church, Hanover Street, to the Old State House, passing Paul Revere's House. (0.75 mile) 12:00noon Arrive Old State House for tour. 12:20pm(S) Welcoming Ceremony, Old State House. !2:30pm Proceed on foot to City Hall for luncheon given by the Mayor of Boston and Mrs. White. (300 yards) !2:40pm Arrive Mayor's suite. 12:55pm Presentation of chief luncheon guests.

1:15pm Luncheon hosted by Mayor of Boston and Mrs. White, at City Hall. 2:40pm Depart City Hall on foot.

Summary Schedule -17-

• Sl001ARY SCHEDULE SUNDAY JULY 11, 1976 2:55pm Arrive Reviewing Stand in front of Fanueil Hall for parade. 3:15pm End of parade. Presentation of gift of spoons. 3:20pm Depart for motor tour of Boston. 3:50pm Arrive USS CONSTITUTION for visit. 4:10pm Depart USS CONSTITUTION on foot for HMY BRITANNIA. 4:15pm Arrive HMY BRITANNIA. 4:30pm Presentation of photographs and presents. 6:00pm The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a Reception on board HMY BRITANNIA. 7:30pm ID1Y BRITANNIA sails from Boston for Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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