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 Foundation of the College of St. George

    Society for supporters of St George's Chapel, Windsor, and descendants of former holders of the Order of the Garter.

    Region: UK (England)
    Members of the Royal Family:
    The Duke of Cambridge, Vice President
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
    The Princess Royal, Vice President
    The Prince of Wales, President
  • The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral

    Raises funds to conserve Canterbury's ancient cathedral.

    Region: UK (England)
    Members of the Royal Family:
    The Prince of Wales, Patron
    Her Majesty The Queen, First Friend On The Roll
  • The Governor General's Foot Guards

    Reserve infantry unit of the Canadian Army.

    Region: Canada
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief
  • The Governor General's Horse Guards (of Canada)

    The senior reserve armoured regiment in the Canadian Army.

    Region: Canada
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief
  • The Gurney Fund

    Provides help to the children of police officers who have died, and those on on ill-health pensions.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
  • The Highland Association (An Comunn Gaidhealach)

    Scottish organisation working for the preservation and development of the Gaelic language.

    Region: UK (Scotland)
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
  • The Highland Cattle Society

    Promotes the breeding of Highland cattle.

    Region: UK (Scotland)
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
  • The Highland Pony Society

    Promotes the breeding and purity of Highland ponies.

    Region: UK (Scotland)
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron
  • The Highland Society of London

    Organisation promoting Scottish interests and activities in London.

    Region: UK (England)
    Members of the Royal Family:
    Her Majesty The Queen, Chief
  • The Historical Association

    Aims to further the study, teaching and enjoyment of history at all levels, from school to academia.

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