People are at the heart of the Society. Our dedicated staff, trustees, council and committee members, regional co-ordinators, fellows and members all contribute significantly to the Society’s thriving community by offering their knowledge, financial support, assistance and enthusiasm.

  Patron
Her Majesty The Queen

  Honorary President
HRH The Duke of Kent KG GCMG GCVO

  Honorary Vice Presidents

Professor Eric Brown
Lord Chorley FCA
Professor Sir Ron Cooke
Professor William Mead
Sir Christopher Ondaatje
Professor Michael Wise CBE MC
The Earl of Selborne KBE FRS DL
Sir Crispin Tickell GCMG KCVO

  President
Michael Palin CBE

  Immediate past president, 2006-9
Professor Sir Gordon Conway KCMG DL HonFREng FRS

  Director & Secretary
Dr Rita Gardner CBE