The Duke of Kent, first cousin to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, visited the School on Tuesday 20 October. This was a happy and historic occasion – the first Royal visit to the School.

The Duke, who is President of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and President of the Scout Association, flew into Doncaster Robin Hood Airport for the morning visit. He was greeted at the entrance to Hill House by the Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, Mr David Moody.

The Civic Mayor of Doncaster, Cllr Ros Jones, her consort Mr Alan Jones, and Mrs Liz Paver, Chair of the Governors of the School were then presented to the Duke, followed by Head Girl Sophie Merrett, Head Boy Marcus Hooper, former Principal Jack Cusworth and Principal David Holland.

Mr Holland escorted the Duke on a tour of the building which included a display of memorabilia connected with the School’s history in the Board Room, children acting nursery rhymes in Master Hall, a rugby match on the sports field, excerpts from ‘Salem’ in the Theatre, and art and language displays in the Cusworth Library.

The Duke then entered the Main Hall where Mrs Paver welcomed HRH, and the parents and external guests who attended, and invited the Choir to sing ‘Amazing Grace.’ The Duke was then invited to unveil a commemorative plaque by the Head Girl, and to sign the Visitors’ Book by the Head Boy before leaving.

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