Charities and Patronages

Members of the Royal Family have links with hundreds of charities, military associations, professional bodies and public service organisations. Some are well known, while others may be smaller bodies working in a very specialist area or on a local basis only.

Having a Royal patron or president provides vital publicity for the work of these organisations, and allows their enormous achievements and contributions to society to be recognised.

You can use this database to find the organisations with which members of the Royal Family are associated.

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  • The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons)

    Website: www.royal.uk

    Regiment of the British Army.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    The Princess Royal, Colonel
    Her Majesty The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief
  • The Boys' Brigade

    Christian youth organisation, with over half a million members world-wide.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
  • The Braemar Royal Highland Society

    Organises the annual Braemar Gathering in Aberdeenshire, near Balmoral Castle.

    Region: UK (Scotland)
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
  • The British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech

    Network of over 300 arts festivals taking place across the UK.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
  • The British Chambers of Commerce

    Network of local chambers of commerce, promoting businesses of all sizes and sectors in the UK.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
  • The British Council

    Independent non-political organisation which promotes Britain abroad.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
    The Prince of Wales, Vice Patron
  • The British Dietetic Association

    Professional association for dietitians, advancing the science and promoting training.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
  • The British Horse Society

    Works to promote horse welfare, horse and rider safety, and access for riders in the UK.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    The Princess Royal, Vice Patron
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
  • The British Hospital in Buenos Aires

    Not-for-profit hospital providing provides high-quality healthcare services in Argentina.

    Region: Rest of world
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
  • The British Institute of Radiology

    Professional body for radiologists to share knowledge, and educate the public in their work.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron