RNC's President / RNC's Patron

The Royal National College for the Blind is proud to have held a long connection with the royal family. 

Queen Victoria was the College’s original patron, with HRH the former Prince of Wales, taking up the patronage in 1997.

In 1979 Prince Charles paid a flying visit to Hereford to informally re-open the College following its move from Shrewsbury to Hereford. It literally was a 'flying' visit as the former Prince of Wales piloted his own helicopter to attend the 90 minute visit. A more detailed account of the visit can be read here.

The Hon Mrs Jessica White is The Royal National College for the Blind's President.

A great supporter of the College, Mrs White often presides over the annual 'Celebration of Achievement' awards.

Stephen Cottrell is the 98th Archbishop of York.

He has previously served as the Bishop of Chelmsford, Bishop of Reading, Canon Pastor at Peterborough Cathedral and Diocesan Missioner for the Diocese of Wakefield. He served in parishes in South London and Chichester.

He is a member of the Church of England’s Committee for Minority Ethnic Concerns, and a member of the House of Lords.

He is a well-known writer and speaker on evangelism, spirituality and catechesis. His latest books, Dear England addresses issues about how the Christian faith can shape the life of our nation, and Godforsaken a book for Lent and Holy Week.

He is married to Rebecca who is a potter. They have three sons, one grandson and a dog.

For more details, please visit the Archbishop of York's website here.

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