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British royal family news reveals that Prince Charles will be given a new, temporary role in August. This summer Prince Charles will become the patron of the 300th anniversary celebrations of one of the nation’s most celebrated artists. It will be a limited term role and is meant to call attention to the work of a famous artisan.
Royal Family News – Prince Charles Has A New Role
Prince Charles is a passionate fan of traditional craftsmanship as well as the protection of such art. That’s why he is the perfect choice to bemade patron of the 300th anniversary celebrations of Grinling Gibbons. Gibbons is considered to be the best woodcarver in British history.
Charles will have the role for one year during which time he will sponsor and support enterprises connected to the milestone event.
There is another reason that makes Charles the most suitable candidate for the role. That’s because Gibbons enjoyed the patronage of kings Charles II, James II and William III throughout his lifetime. That the next king of England is placed as Gibbon’s sponsor is especially fitting.
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Royal Family News – Prince Charles Has A Special and Temporary Role
Mark Aspinall is the chair of the Grinling Gibbons Society, a group that has been formed to plan and coordinate the festival that will take place to honor the woodcarver. He was very pleased with Prince Charles’ installment as patron of the 300th anniversary celebration.
He said, “As Patron, His Royal Highness brings recognition to the indelible mark that Grinling Gibbons has left on the cultural identity of the nation.”
It is said that Prince Charles would like the special celebrations this year in honor of Gibbons to include a national debates and lectures as well as an exhibition.
Royal Family News – There Be A Special 300th Anniversary Celebration In England This Year
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Prince Charles is known for advocating the heritage of craft skills and he has gone to great lengths to preserve traditional craftsmanship and keep the tradition thriving.
A inside source said, “The Prince is a great supporter of conservation heritage skills and it will hopefully encourage people to get involved.” In 2013 Charles said that pursuing a traditional craft was, “a marvelous way for somebody to realize their true potential as a human being.”
Additionally it is said that Charles hopes the upcoming celebrations will not only honor Gibbons but also show the influence he has had on the artists that followed him.
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