Transcript of message from [Prince ] Charles, Buckingham Palace, [to the Royal Academy]

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

RAA/SEC/1/163

Title

Transcript of message from [Prince ] Charles, Buckingham Palace, [to the Royal Academy]

Date

17 May 1978

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Previous reference codes

SB 99 a

Historical Background

The message was read at the annual dinner, 1978.

Content Description

Prince Charles is delighted that his noble great uncle, Lord Mountbatten, has been able to take his place. The message contains references to the non-attendance at the annual dinner of the Prince of Wales in 1784 and his subsequent presentation to the RA of a bronze lamp for the Great Room at Somerset House.