New Royal Institute of Navigation Patron

The RIN President announced at the 2024 AGM that HRH The Princess Royal has accepted the Patronage of the RIN. The Princess Royal has always showed a great interest in RIN’s work and we are delighted and most honoured to welcome her as Patron. 

The Princess Royal is only the second Patron in the RIN’s history. The late HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was actively involved in the RIN from its earliest days in 1947-8, and was Patron from 1953 until 2021. It is a wonderful honour to now have the support of HRH The Princess Royal as the second Patron of the RIN. The Princess Royal joined the RIN’s Annual Meeting in 2019 and also hosted a memorable 75th Anniversary Reception at St James’ Palace in December 2022. 

On behalf of the President, Council and all at the RIN we should like to thank Her Royal Highness for accepting the Patronage of the RIN. We very much look forward to discussing key topics of mutual interest, including safe navigation and resilient positioning and timing.

HRH The Princess Royal and Immediate Past President Cynthia Robinson OBE at the RIN’s
75th Anniversary Reception in December 2022