File RAS GOV3/9/4/1 - Invitation to Prince of Wales

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GB 891 RAS GOV3-RAS GOV3/9-RAS GOV3/9/4-RAS GOV3/9/4/1

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Invitation to Prince of Wales

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  • 2001 - 2002 (Creation)

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Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1823- London, England

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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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St James's Palace

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Royal Asiatic Society Archives

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Correspondence regarding inviting the Prince of Wales to visit the Royal Asiatic Society. These are:

  • Copies of emails between Anthony Stockwell and Adrian Thomas regarding the form of the invitation, 2 pieces, dated 14-18 May 2001.
  • Note from Anthony Stockwell to Adrian Thomas with a copy of the letter to Stephen Lamport, St James's Palace, to inquire whether the Prince may come to the Society and a notice of the Society's aims and activities. 3 pieces, dated 18 May 2001
  • Letter from Stephen Lamport, St James's Palace, to Adrian Thomas to thank him for sending a copy of the Society's Journal. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 31 May 2001.
  • Letter from Professor Anthony Stockwell, Royal Asiatic Society, to Nigel Baker, St James's Palace, to further inquire regarding a visit from the Prince of Wales. Copy, typed with printed letterhead, dated 14 December 2001.
  • Three letters from staff at Clarence House to Anthony Stockwell regarding the Prince's visit and possible endorsement of building projects including confirmation of the Prince's visit on the morning of 11 October 2002. Typed with printed letterhead, 4 pieces, dated 3 January - 29 August 2002.

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