Her Majesty's Visit to the Hall - 31 May 2017

Her Majesty The Queen visited Drapers’ Hall on 31 May 2017 to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Her Majesty’s admission to the Freedom of the Company by Patrimony on May 20th 1947.
 

Her Majesty The Queen arriving at the Hall with the Lord Mayor


Her Majesty was received by the Master, Mr William Charnley, members of the Court of Assistants and their partners. At a special meeting of the Court of Assistants that afternoon, she was duly elected a member of the Court.

 

Her Majesty The Queen at Drapers' Hall with the Master 

 
 

Her Majesty The Queen with the Junior Warden




The Court of Wardens




Her Majesty The Queen with Master & Wardens
 

The Queen also viewed a display of documents, letters and photographs illustrating her long association with the Company, before joining the Court for a celebratory luncheon.

After the Luncheon, The Queen signed an Instrument, formally recording Her Majesty's election to the Court.


 

Her Majesty The Queen signing instrument




 Children of Drapers' Maylands Primary School