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HRH The Prince of Wales to become Royal Patron of the transformed University of Wales: Trinity Saint David
21.11.2011
The governing bodies of the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, Swansea Metropolitan University, and the University of Wales have decided to merge, bringing together the two oldest Royal Charters granted to universities in Wales.
As Chancellor of the University of Wales, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has graciously agreed to serve as Royal Patron of the new University created as a result of the merger.
Professor Medwin Hughes, Vice-Chancellor said: “I am delighted that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will preside over the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David as its Royal Patron. It is both an honour and a privilege to have his support.”
The unified institution will be merged under the 1828 Royal Charter of the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David. This is an historic decision and offers the transformed University the opportunity to continue to serve higher education within both a Welsh and an international context. It is envisaged that the three institutions will have integrated by 1 August 2012.
The announcement of the Royal Patronage is a significant link with the historic past of the University. The establishment of the then Saint David’s College in Lampeter in 1822, the founding institution of the current University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, was also supported by King George IV, when he graciously agreed to offer his Royal patronage for the Institution.
Dr Geoffrey Thomas, Chair of the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David Council said:
“At this historic juncture for the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, the University Council acknowledges the commitment that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has made in becoming our Royal Patron. As the two oldest charters in Wales come together, the Council looks forward to supporting strategic change which will deliver for the nation.”
Dr Gerry Lewis, Chairman of Swansea Metropolitan University’s Board of Governors, added, “We are absolutely delighted that His Royal Highness is to become the Patron of the new University. We hope that the University will make significant contributions to the economy and culture of Wales in the future.”
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