A message from our President Mike Baldwin on the passing of our royal patron HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
“The whole Club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of HRH The Prince Philip, the Club’s Patron for the last 69 years.
Prince Philip visited the Club for its two big anniversaries, in 1981 for the 125th, and in 2006 for our 150th. He seemed to greatly enjoy both occasions, over-staying his allotted time.
When he presented the prizes at Henley in 1998, he did us the honour of wearing the Club tie, very appropriate in a year when LRC were among the prizewinners, winning the Thames Cup.
I am sure all will wish to send our deepest condolences to The Queen and The Royal Family on their sad loss.”
Mike Baldwin
President, London Rowing Club
