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↑ Up one levelContinuing Patronage on becoming King
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Reference code
GB 891 RAS GOV3-RAS GOV3/9-RAS GOV3/9/12
Publication status
Published
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
2 letters
Date(s)
- 3 May 2024 - 8 May 2024 (Creation)
Context area
Name of creator
(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.
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Royal Asiatic Society Archives
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Scope and content
After Charles became King, all his patronages were considered. This material concerns his decision to continue his patronage of the Royal Asiatic Society. There are two letters:
* Letter from Sir Clive Alderton, Principal Private Secretary to the King and Queen, Buckingham Palace, to Dr Alison Ohta, Director, Royal Asiatic Society to inform that in the review of the patronages of the late Queen and the former Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, it was decided that the King would be delighted to retain his patronage of the Society. Typed letter with printed letterhead, 1 piece, dated 3 May 2024. With the letter is the accompanying envelope.
* Copy of a letter from Dr Alison Ohta to Sir Clive Alderton to express on behalf of the Society, their delight in hearing that the King will retain the patronage and the wish of the Society to present His Majesty with a copy of the new limited edition of James Tod's _Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan_. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 8 May 2024.
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