The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) after a graduation ceremony for the University of Bath at Bath Abbey.
He was given a tour by Professor Ian Add, who is the current Chair of the Board. He was told about the history and activities of the BRLSI and its plans for the bicentenary year next year. It was founded by Georgian intellectuals in 1824, and it currently holds around 120 talks each year with subjects ranging from science to world affairs.
Although the institution has had a royal patron since King William IV, this is the first formal visit of a member of the royal family.
Professor Gadd said, “We are honoured to have hosted His Royal Highness. This was a very special occasion for the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution as the first royal visit in our history, and we were delighted to have the opportunity to show how the institution is one of Bath’s historic and cultural jewels, to celebrate the hard work and enthusiasm of our volunteers and staff, and to talk about our exciting plans for the bicentenary year and beyond.”
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