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HM King Charles III

Contents confirmed as the RVC’s Royal Patron

is Majesty King Charles III was confirmed as our
newest Royal Patron. This announcement followed a
review of the royal patronages which was shared as
Hpart of wider celebrations to mark the first anniversary
of Their Majesties’ Coronation.
This continues the RVC’s honour of royal patronage which was first
acquired from King George V. The RVC’s royal patronage was most
recently held by the late Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.
The RVC’s connection to the Royal Family was established in
1875, when it received its first Royal Charter from Queen Victoria.
Since then, it has enjoyed several visits to its Hawkshead campus
including, the opening of the Hawkshead Campus by Queen
Elizabeth II in 1959, the attendance of HRH The Princess Royal
at the RVC’s 1994 graduation ceremony; the opening of the
Large Animal Clinical Centre and Eclipse Building in 2003, by
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip; and the
official opening of the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals by
Her Majesty The Queen (then Duchess of Cornwall) in 2008.

Professor Stuart Reid CBE, President & Principal
of the RVC, said:
“We are honoured that His Majesty

has graciously agreed to be our Patron,
continuing the long association between

the Royal Family and the RVC. We look
forward to welcoming His Majesty to our

campuses and sharing the achievements

of our staff and students.”

Baroness Young of Old Scone, Member and
Chair of the RVC Council, said:

“The Royal Family has supported the
RVC since 1875, so we are incredibly

fortunate and grateful that His Majesty

has agreed to continue this association
and support of our world-leading

research, teaching and clinical
services with his patronage.”

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