His Majesty The King was present as RUSI celebrated His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent’s 90th birthday and half century of service as RUSI's president.
His Majesty was able to meet some of the RUSI Research Directors and discuss their current research priorities. There was also an opportunity to view a number of historic items from RUSI’s collection, including the founding charter.
Every British monarch since King William IV has served as Patron of RUSI, which gained its Royal Charter in 1860.
Speaking after the event, the Duke of Wellington, Chairman, said: 'RUSI is enormously honoured to have received the visit of His Majesty The King as Patron of the Institute'.
About RUSI
RUSI – the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies – is the world's oldest and the UK's leading independent think tank dedicated to defence, security and geopolitics.
RUSI’s mission is to produce evidence-based research, publications and events on defence, security and international affairs to help build a safer UK and a more secure, equitable and stable world.
RUSI is headquartered at its historic home at 61 Whitehall but also has an office in the heart of Brussels, as well as a presence in Nairobi, Kenya.
Read more details about RUSI’s history and our royal connections.
- Jim McLeanMedia Relations Manager+44 (0)7917 373 069JimMc@rusi.org