Correspondence concerning the possibility of holding an exhibition ad the British Museum in connection with the Royal Asiatic Society sesquicentenary. These are:

• Letter from Ken Gardner, British Museum, to B.W. Robinson to express his warm welcome to the proposition of holding an exhibition and to give some suggestions, dated 28 September 1970.
• Letter from B.W. Robinson, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to K.B. Gardner, British Museum, to ask for more details and dates of the potential exhibition, dated 25 November 1971.
• Letter from Ken Gardner, British Museum, to B.W. Robinson, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to state that Martin Lings will be in contact regarding an exhibition in the Department of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscripts, dated 2 December 1971.
• Letter from B.W. Robinson, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to Martin Lings, British Museum, to ask whether a date had been fixed for the exhibition so it can be included in the Society's programme, dated 22 September 1972.
• Letter from G.E. Marrison, British Museum, to B.W. Robinson, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to suggest that they meet to discuss a way forward, dated 10 October 1972.
• Letter from B.W. Robinson, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to G.E. Marrison, British Museum, to arrange a date to meet, dated 17 October 1972.

Correspondence concerning the possibility of Asia House hosting an exhibition for the Royal Asiatic Society's sesquicentenary. These are:

• Letter from Robert Skelton, Victoria and Albert Museum, to Diana Crawford, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to suggest that Asia House might be willing to put on a display and this could be connected with fundraising, dated 8 November 1971.
• Letter from B.W. Robinson, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to Gordon Washburn, Director, Asia House Gallery, to ask if the gallery would consider putting on a display in conjunction with the Society's sesquicentenary, dated 20 January 1972.
• Letter from Gordon Washburn, Director, Asia House Gallery, to B.W. Robinson, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform him that they will be unable to help as the exhibitions in the Gallery are booked through until 1974, dated 15 March 1972.

Letter from William IV to state that "the King has great pleasure in complying with the wish conveyed to him through Lord Marlborough by the Royal Asiatic Society that His Majesty should become their Patron." Handwritten letter, mounted on a wooden frame. This letter was removed from a picture frame. (The original letter was replaced with a facsimile).

The material covers correspondence, administrative documents and photographs concerning both the Vice-Patronage and his Patronage of the Royal Asiatic Society whilst the Prince of Wales.

Correspondence, planning information, newspaper cuttings and photographs concerning the Prince's visit to the Royal Asiatic Society in 2002.

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.

Correspondence and administrative documents concerned with the planning of the Prince of Wales' visit to the Society and invitation of guests. These include:

• Internal emails between members of the Society regarding the organisation of the day.
• Agendas for planning meetings.
• Emails and letters to invite guests to the occasion..
• Emails and letters of acceptance and apologies for the event.
• Draft programmes for the event.
• Correspondence with suppliers.
• Operation Notice for the Visit.
• Display Plans.

Correspondence regarding the Princes of Wales' interest in a school teaching Hindi. Two emails to find out the information and a copy of a letter from Adrian Thomas, Royal Asiatic Society, to Nigel Baker, St. James's Palace, to give the information regarding the school, dated 4 December 2002.

Colour photographs of the Visit of the Prince of Wales to the Royal Asiatic Society. Each measures 7 inches by 5 inches (17.6cm x 12.6cm).

Correspondence regarding the renewal of the Prince of Wales' Patronage of the Society. These are:

• Letter from David Hutson, Clarence House, to Dr Gordon Johnson, Royal Asiatic Society, to invite the Society to ask for the Prince's continuing Patronage. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 9 February 2012.
• Letter from Dr Gordon Johnson, Royal Asiatic Society, to David Hutson, Clarence House to ask for the continuing Patronage of Prince Charles. Copy, typed with printed letterhead, dated 1 March 2012.
• Letter from David Hutson, Clarence House, to Dr Gordon Johnson, Royal Asiatic Society, to thank for the letter inviting the Prince to extend his Patronage and to state that the matter will be put before the Prince. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 15 March 2012.