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Reference code
GB 891 RAS GOV3-RAS GOV3/9-RAS GOV3/9/3
Publication status
Published
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2 items
Date(s)
- 1998 (Creation)
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Name of creator
Buckingham Palace
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland
(1823-)
Biographical history
The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
Repository
Royal Asiatic Society Archives
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Correspondence concerning a 50th Birthday reception for the Prince of Wales. These are:
* Letter from Master of the Household, Buckingham Palace, to Lydia Collins, Royal Asiatic Society, to state the Queen's intention to host a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark Prince Charles' 50th birthday and asking the Society to nominate a representative to attend the event. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 18 August 1998.
* Invitation List for the Birthday Reception to be held in 13 November 1998. Printed form with handwritten insertions.
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Language of material
- English
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