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The original documents are located in Box 29, folder “State Visits - Queen Elizabeth (3)” of the Ron Nessen Papers at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
Copyright Notice
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Ron Nessen donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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
Digitized from Box 29 of The Ron Nessen Papers at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
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 Hinisterin-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 Ministerin-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. Department 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-inAttendance
Inspector L. Barlow Police Officer to the Minister-inAttendance
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-inAttendance
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 Mr. R. Burn, Senior Cook
Mr. J. Smith, Senior Cook
Mr. M. Wycherley, Cook
Mr. T. McDonald, Footman
of the
Mr. Myddleton, Senior Dining Room Assistant
Chamber
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, Independence National Park Bell Tower. Summary Schedule -1-
SUMMARY SCHEDULE
TUESDAY JULY 6, 1976
3:15 pm
4 :·05pm
4:10pm
4:30 pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
8:15 pm
8:30 pm
Visit on foot to Carpenter's Hall, Second Bank of the U.S., and Independence Hall (Total: 535 yds.)
Depart by Car (0.4 mile)
Arrive HMY BRITANNIA.
Tea on board HMY BRITANNIA with United States Governors.
Presentation of photographs and presents on board HMY BRITA.&.~NIA.
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.
Depart by Car (2.8 miles)
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
Later
lVEDNESDAY JULY 7, 1976
8:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:15 am
11:05 am
Attend a reception at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
At the conclusion of reception, return to HMY BRITANNIA. (2.8 miles)
Overnight: HMY BRITANNIA
(Dress: L.S.)
HMY BRITANNIA moves downstream to berth at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.
HMY BRITANNIA berths at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.
Depart by car for Phi ladelphia Airport. (5.0 miles)
Depart Philadelphia by RAF VC-10 for Andrews Air Force Base, v.Jashington, D.C.
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
12:45 pm
2:30 pm
2:40pm
2:45 pm
3:00pm
3:05 pm
3:30 pm
3:35 pm
4:20 pm
4:30pm
5:30pm
Proceed to Blue Room for a brief reception.
Luncheon with President and Mrs. Ford, at the White House.
Depart by car (3. 0 miles).
Arrive Arlington National Cemetery.
Wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknovm Soldier. (100 yds.)
Depart by car (1. 5 miles).
Arrive Lincoln Memorial for visit to the memorial and adjacent areas. (100 yds)
Depart by car (1. 5 miles).
Arrive Blair House
Depart by car (2. 0 miles).
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a reception at the British Embassy for press, radio and television correspondents.
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.
THURSDAY JULY 8, 1976
10:00 am
10:10 am
10:35 am
10:40 am
11:10 am
11:15 am
Dress: \fuite Tie and Decorations (T)
Overnight: Blair House
(Dress: L.S.)
Depart by car (2.0 miles).
Arrive New Zeland Embassy.
The Queen lays foundation stone for new chancery building.
Receive Commonwealth Ambassadors.
Depart for British Embassy on foot through garden (100 yds).
Meet British Embassy staff.
Depart by car (1.0 mile).
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.
·2:40pm
2:55pm
3:00 pm
THE QUEEN
Her Majesty visits the Rotunda of the Capitol Building where the Hagna Carta will be on display.
Depart by car for the Smithsonian Castle.(l.3 mi.)
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
3:35 pm
4:00 pm
4:05 pm
4:25 pm
4:30pm
2:40pm
2:45 pm
2:57 pm
3:00pm
Depart by car (0. 75 mile)
Arrive National Gallery to visit the "Eye of Jefferson" Exhibition. (400 yds)
Depart by car (0.75 mile).
Arrive District Building for presentation.
Depart by car (0.6 mile).
Arrive Blair House
THE DUKE,OF EDINBURGH
D~part U.S. Capitol (1.75 m~les)
Arrive Washington Monument Grounds and depart by helicopter for Wolf Trap, accompanied by Mr.s. Rockefeller (20 miles) .
Arrive Wolf Trap Farm Park for Performing Arts.
Arrive Theatre and meet Members of the Board of Wolf Trap Farm Park.
Summary Schedule -7-
SUMMARY SCHEDULE
THURSDAY JULY 8, 1976
3:15pm
4:45pm
4:57pm
5:02pm
5:30pm
8:10pm
8:20pm
8:25pm
8:30pm
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH
Attend Matinee performance of Scottish Military Tattoo, accompanied by Mrs. Rockefeller.
Depart by helicopter for the Washington Monument Grounds.
Arrive Washington Monument Grounds and proceed by car to Blair House (0.5 mile).
Arrive Blair House.
THE QUEEN AND. THE DUKE OF J;:DINBURGH
Presentations of photographs and presents.
Depart by car. (2.0 miles)
Arrive British Embassy.
Receive President and Mrs. Ford.
Return dinner at the British Embassy.
Dress: White Tie and Decorations(T)
Summary Schedule -8-
SUMMARY SCHEDULE
THURSDAY JULY 8. 1976
10:00 pm
Later
FRIDAY JULY 9, 1976
9:30 am
9:50 am
10:50 am
10:55 am
11:10 am
Reception at the British Embassy.
Depart by car for Blair House.
Overnight: Blair House
(Dress: L.S.)
Depart Blair House by car (12.0 miles)
Arrive Andrews Air Force Base for departure by RAF VC-10 for Newark, New Jersey.
Arrive Newark Airport.
Depart airfield by car for the Military Ocean Terminal at Bayonne. (8.4 miles)
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 EnglishSpeaking Union, Grand Ballroom, 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 Bloomingdales. (6.2 miles)
4:35pm Depart Bloomingdales Department 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
5:20pm
5:25pm
5:30pm
5:45 pm
8:30 pm
10:00 pm
Arrive State Theatre for reception given by British Societies in New York.
Depart by car for Passenger Ship Terminal to board HMY BRITANNIA. (1. 3 miles)
Arrive Passenger Ship Terminal.
Embark ID1Y BRITANNIA.
Presentation of photographs and presents.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a dinner on board HMY BRITANNIA.
Dress: Black Tie
Reception on board F~ BRITANNIA.
Summary Schedule -12-
SUMHARY SCHEDULE
FRIDAY JULY 9, 1976
Later
SATURDAY
HMY BRITANNIA sails for New Haven, Connecticut.
Overnight: HMY BRITANNIA
JULY 10, 1976 (Dress: L.S.)
10:00 am
10:05 am
10:10 am
10:25 am
10:30 am
11:35 am
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh disembark HMY BRITANNIA by Royal barge, at New Haven.
Disembark from Royal barge at City Dock on West Fank of New Haven Reach.
Depart City Dock by car for airport (6.4 miles!
Arrive New Haven Airport.
Depart by USAF VC-9 for Charlottesville, Virginia
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
12:05 pm (S)
12:15 pm
12:35 pm
12:45 pm
2:00pm
2:15 pm
Arrive the Lawn, the University of Virginia.
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.
Walk up The Lawn through guests. Visit a student's room.
Retire to Pavilion #1.
Attend Luncheon in the Rotunda.
Retire.
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
2:50pm
3:00 pm
3:35pm
4:05 pm
5:15 pm
5:20 pm
5:55pm
6:0 Spm
6:15 pm
Arrive Western Virginia Bicentennial Center.
Depart by car for Monticello (3.0 miles)
Arrive Monticello ..
Depart Monticello by car for Charlottesville Airport. (17.8 miles)
Arrive airport and depart by USAF VC-9 for Providence, Rhode Island.
Arrive Providence Airport.
Depart airfield by car for Newport, Rhode Island (28.6 miles)
Arrive Queen Anne Square, Newport. Dedicate Square.
Depart Queen Anne Square for U.S. Navy Base.
Arrive U.S. Navy Base.
Summary Schedule -15-
SUMMARY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY JULY 10, 1976
6:20 pm
8:30 pm
Later
SUNDAY
Board tillY BRITANNIA.
(Dress: B.T.)
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a dinner on HMY BRITANNIA in honor of President and Mrs. Ford.
(Dress: Black Tie)
.HMY BRITANNIA sails for Boston.
NOTE: The Highlander must sail by ll:OOprn.
Overnight: HNY BRITANNIA
JULY 11, 1976 (Dress: L.S.)
10:00 am
10:30 am
HMY BRITANNIA berths at Coast Guard Base.
Disembark from HMY BRITANNIA at Coast Guard Base, Boston.
Summary Schedule -16-
•
SUMMARY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY JULY ll, 1976
l0~40am
!0:45am
Proceed by car to the Old North Church. (0.5 mile)
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
!2:40pm
12:55pm
1:15pm
2:40pm
Proceed on foot to City Hall for luncheon given by the Mayor of Boston and Mrs. White. (300 yards)
Arrive Mayor's suite.
Presentation of chief luncheon guests.
Luncheon hosted by Mayor of Boston and Mrs. White, at City Hall.
Depart City Hall on foot.
Summary Schedule -17-
Sl001ARY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY JULY 11, 1976
2:55pm
3:15pm
3:20pm
3:50pm
4:10pm
4:15pm
4:30pm
6:00pm
7:30pm
Arrive Reviewing Stand in front of Fanueil Hall for parade.
End of parade. Presentation of gift of spoons.
Depart for motor tour of Boston.
Arrive USS CONSTITUTION for visit.
Depart USS CONSTITUTION on foot for HMY BRITANNIA.
Arrive HMY BRITANNIA.
Presentation of photographs and presents.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh give a Reception on board HMY BRITANNIA.
ID1Y BRITANNIA sails from Boston for Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Summary Schedule -18-
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