Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
The University joins institutions and countries across the world in wishing King Charles III and The Queen Consort warm congratulations ahead of Their Majesties’ Coronation weekend.
Taking place on 6 May at Westminster Abbey in London, The Coronation Service will see His Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside Camilla, Her Majesty, The Queen Consort.
Royal connections
The Royal Family have many links with the University of Edinburgh.
King Charles visited the University in 2008 to open a breast cancer research unit at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer, formerly known as the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine.
The Late HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh served as the University’s Chancellor for nearly 60 years, with HRH The Princess Royal succeeding him as Chancellor in 2011.
Since taking up the position, The Princess Royal has been a great supporter of the University and has visited on numerous occasions, meeting with many of our students and staff over the years.
The Princess Royal is also Patron of our University’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was also a great supporter of the University throughout her life. Her Majesty first visited the University in 1949, as Princess Elizabeth, to receive an honorary degree.