b'8 Member News July 2023CoronationEngineering and the Royal Family, from the IETs history and archivesBy Anne Locker, Library and Archives ManagerThroughout history,and the King also agreed to actRoyal Presidentsthe Royal Family hasas the Institutions first royal patron supporting the InstitutionThe Institution of Radio continued to supportand engineering profession.Engineers (IERE), which merged engineers acrossEdward VII, George VI andwith the IEE in 1988, had twoThe Duchess of York at the opening of serving Presidents who werethe International Conference of Women in the world and theElizabeth II also went on to actScience, Industry and Commerceengineering profession.as patrons and advocates ofmembers of the Royal Family.Charles and the Princess Royal are engineering and technology. Earl Mountbatten of Burma had From Royal patronagetrained as a radio engineer in thealso Honorary Fellows of the IET.and serving Presidents,Royal Navy and was a strong to Honorary Fellowshipssupporter of the early IERE,Engineering engagementand engagementhelping it to lobby for its ownMembers of the Royal Family Royal Charter in 1961. He servedhave taken an active interest in with engineering andas President in 1947-8 and 1961-2 technology, wereand was made an Honorarythe development of engineering and technology in the UK. In showcasing some of theFellow of both the IERE and IEE. 1926, HRH the Duchess of York great moments from ourIn 1976, HRH the Duke of Kent(Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, later was elected as President, andthe Queen Mother) opened the history and archives aswas also elected an Honorary people around the worldFellow of both institutions. Kingfirst International Conference of Women in Science, Industry celebrate the coronationand Commerce in London. HRH of King Charles III. the Princess Royal has served as patron of the Women in Royal Charter Science and Engineering (WISE) In 1921, the Institution offor over twenty years, and as Electrical Engineers (IEE) - laterPresident of the Council of the IET - was awarded its firstEngineering Institutions (CEI), Charter. It was granted bythe Duke of Edinburgh was George V on 15 August 1921,The Prince of Wales being presentedinstrumental in founding the The Royal Charter with Honorary Fellowship 1976 Royal Academy of Engineering.For more information about the IET Archives collections, please visit us at: theiet.org/membership/library-archivesLoyal Address to His Majesty The Kingconservation and sustainability throughout your adult life. Ahead of the Coronation on 6 May 2023, our President bringing together the globalIndeed, your foresight and Professor Bob Cryan CBE DL FREng CEng FIET wrote engineering community totenacity in this respect are a a Loyal Address to His Majesty The King.promote the advancementsource of admiration the world of science, engineering andover. Sustainability and climate On behalf of the Institution ofInstitution for over 40 years. Wetechnology and to facilitatechange are undoubtedly the Engineering and Technologyare proud of our long history ofthe exchange of informationmost difficult, complex and (IET) Trustees and its membersRoyal association which startedand ideas. We recognise theimportant engineering challenges around the globe, we offerwith our incorporation by Royalimportant role that engineersthe world has ever faced. We our heartfelt congratulationsCharter in 1921 and continuedcontinue to play in solvingwill continue to support the on the occasion of yourthrough the patronage ofsome of the worlds greatestengineering profession in its coronation. We sincerely hopeHer Majesty Queen Elizabethdetermined efforts to develop that you will enjoy a long andII for nearly 70 years. challenges and we work to peaceful reign, marked bydevelop and support themuch needed solutions.progress and prosperity. As one of the worlds oldestengineers of today whilstPlease be assured of our and largest engineeringinspiring a strong pipeline of We are privileged by the long- institutions, our missiontoengineers for the future. loyal and devoted support to standing connection we alreadyEngineer a Better World yourself and Her Majesty The have with Your Majesty havingis as vital today as it hasYou have been a staunchQueen. We wish you success been an Honorary Fellow of ourever been. We do this byadvocate of the environment,in all your endeavours.'