The Princess Royal has accepted an invitation to become the inaugural chancellor of City of Glasgow College.
Princess Anne has accepted an invitation to take on the honorary role, described by the college as a "once-in-a-lifetime honour" and a "royal seal of approval" for the institution.
Dr Paul Little CBE, DL, principal and chief executive of City of Glasgow College, said: "It is a once-in-a-lifetime honour for City of Glasgow College that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has accepted our invitation to become our inaugural chancellor.
"The Princess Royal’s knowledge, commitment, and public service make her such an inspirational figure for our students, apprentices, and staff.
"Her Royal Highness’s relationship with the College has developed over many years and each visit has provided a further opportunity to showcase the extraordinary talent of our students and apprentices, the expertise of our staff and the supersized contribution our College makes to Scotland, the UK, and globally.
"We are deeply honoured that Her Royal Highness has accepted this prestigious role and are immensely proud that she will become our very first chancellor.
"She is a tireless champion of global seafaring, maritime, skills, and innovation.
"At a time when maritime, shipbuilding, engineering and defence capability are of such sovereign importance to the UK, we have much to gain from her wise insight."
Princess Anne has a long-standing connection to the College and has visited its Maritime Campus and legacy institutions on multiple occasions.
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Her most recent visit was in November 2023.
The Princess Royal has an enduring and distinguished association with Scotland, the Merchant Navy, the Royal Navy, and Scottish maritime and engineering more generally.
These connections reflect the close alignment between those interests and the College’s role as a flagship educational institution for those organisations and sectors.
As chancellor, Her Royal Highness will have the opportunity to further engage with the College students and its four Faculties.
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