Over the years royalty have regularly visited Cirencester for formal visits as well as to play Polo in Cirencester Park.
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Royal Agricultural University (or the Royal Agricultural College as it was then known) on two occasions - April 29, 1963 and March 28, 1996 - for the college's 150th Anniversary.
On the 1963 visit, farm director Mr H.V.Hughes escorted the Queen through the farmyard at Coates Manor Farm.
One of the pictures shoes the Queen is looking at farm machinery on exhibition in the field immediately in front of the Royal Agricultural College.
In 1996 the Royal couple arrived at the College in a Rolls Royce led by a police motorcycle outrider to be greeted by crowds of well-wishers.
Despite the wet weather they were given a tour of the College grounds during their three-hour visit. On arrival the Queen was presented with a posy by overseas student Miranda Ndegwa.
At the front of the College, the Queen planted a mature black poplar tree to mark the College’s anniversary.
College principal at the time Prof Arthur Jones said: “We’ve had a most pleasing day. It was relaxed and it was a pleasure showing Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh the various aspects of College.”
Speaking following the death of the Queen, Professor Peter McCaffery, vice-chancellor of the RAU, said: “Every one of us, here at the Royal Agricultural University, is deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen.
“We send our deepest condolences to King Charles III and all members of the Royal family.
“Queen Elizabeth II became the Patron of what was then the Royal Agricultural College, in 1952, having taken on the patronage following the death of her father King George VI.
“We have been delighted to welcome her to our campus twice, most recently in March 1996, when she and Prince Philip visited for the College’s 150th anniversary."
Click the gallery at the top of the page to view more photos, all courtesy of the Royal Agricultural University.
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