83-690: UHI Archaeology Institute is an academic department of the University of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland. It was founded in 2014, incorporating Orkney College 's archaeology department and the Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology. The director is Professor Jane Downes. The institute offers both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology is the institute's commercial archaeology branch and
166-701: A colonel-in-chief of an Australian regiment, or to attend memorials and services such as the National Memorial Service for victims of the Black Saturday bushfires in Melbourne on 22 February 2009. In 1990 she became the first member of the royal family to make an official visit to the Soviet Union when she went there as a guest of President Mikhail Gorbachev and his government. In August 2016, she returned to Russia to visit
249-479: A concussion halfway through the course but remounted and finished the event; she has stated she cannot remember making the rest of the jumps. The British team had to pull out of the competition after two horses were injured. She finished fourth at the Badminton Horse Trials in 1974 and sixth in 1979, having participated five times in the competition between 1971 and 1979. In 1985, she rode in
332-495: A charity event when a Ford Escort forced their Princess IV car to stop on The Mall . The driver of the Escort, Ian Ball, jumped out and began firing a pistol. Inspector James Beaton , Anne's personal protection officer, exited the car to shield her and to try to disarm Ball. Beaton's firearm, a Walther PPK , jammed, and he was shot by Ball, as was Anne's chauffeur, Alex Callender, when he tried to disarm Ball. Brian McConnell,
415-755: A charity horse race at the Epsom Derby , finishing fourth. Anne assumed the presidency of the Fédération Équestre Internationale from 1986 until 1994. On 5 February 1987, she became the first member of the royal family to appear as a contestant on a television quiz show when she competed on the BBC panel game A Question of Sport . The princess has been a patron of the Riding for the Disabled Association since 1971 and became its president in 1985,
498-663: A dog dangerously out of control, an offence under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 , and was fined £500. Anne is the seventh Princess Royal , an appellation given only to the eldest daughter of the Sovereign. The previous holder was King George V 's daughter, Princess Mary, Countess of Harewood , Anne's great-aunt. Anne is a Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter , an Extra Knight of
581-542: A marine physicist, took over as Rector in June 2014. The University's coat of arms is designed to reflect important aspects of UHI. A compass rose with a fleur-de-lys indicating north denotes University's northernly location and two open books symbolise learning, the 13 hazel leaves represent UHI's partners, and a tree associated with wisdom in Celtic and Norse tradition. UHI has an annual income of £137 million. UHI
664-697: A multi-campus institution has been constrained by a legislative framework that deals with further and higher education separately. Technology has played an important part in connecting the partner institutions. In April 2001, it became known as the UHI Millennium Institute , following the Scottish Parliament awarding Higher Education Institute status. By 2004 full-time deans had been appointed to its three faculties, with experienced figures having been attracted from other academic bodies. University degrees were authenticated by
747-546: A nearby tabloid journalist, also intervened, and was shot in the chest. Ball approached Anne's car and told her that he intended to kidnap her and hold her for ransom, the sum given by varying sources as £2 million or £3 million, which he claimed he intended to give to the National Health Service . Ball told Anne to get out of the car, to which she replied, "Not bloody likely!" She reportedly briefly considered hitting Ball. In 1983, she spoke about
830-411: A position she still holds. In June 2024, Anne was taken to Southmead Hospital with minor injuries and concussion believed to be caused by impact with a horse's legs or head. Anne met Mark Phillips , a lieutenant in the 1st Queen's Dragoon Guards , in 1968 at a party for horse lovers. Their engagement was announced on 29 May 1973. On 14 November 1973, the couple married at Westminster Abbey in
913-529: A project aimed at raising funds for the museum's gallery space. She is also patron of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Royal College of Midwives , Royal College of Emergency Medicine , Magpas Air Ambulance , Edinburgh University 's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies , Royal Holloway, University of London , International Students House, London , Acid Survivors Trust International , Townswomen's Guilds , Citizens Advice ,
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#1732791252728996-406: A range of locations across the area and online. It has 31,000 students, including 19,779 further education students and 11,210 higher education students. While UHI is Scotland's newest university, many of its 12 colleges and research institutions have longer histories, the earliest having been founded in the 19th Century. The UHI network has had a unique structure and the way that it has evolved as
1079-659: A single campus; staffed learning centres are located in Oban, Lochgilphead, Helensburgh, Campbeltown, Islay, Dunoon, Rothesay and Arran. Lews Castle College campus is set in 600 acres of parkland beside the principal harbour town of Stornoway. North Highland College UHI has four campuses spread throughout the north of Scotland. There are two campuses in Caithness; main campus in Thurso and one in Wick. Moray College UHI has its main campus in
1162-579: A special emphasis on the traditional Gaelic speaking communities of Scotland. Founded in 2012, the Institute specializes in work on molecular genetics to help conserve and maintain all rivers and lochs biodiversity, including fish stocks. The researchers work with local communities, wetlands and fisheries managers, businesses and government agencies to provide scientific support for the protection, restoration and sustainable management of wetlands biodiversity. UHI offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in
1245-516: A televised ceremony, with an estimated audience of 100 million. They subsequently took up residence at Gatcombe Park . As was customary for untitled men marrying into the royal family, Phillips was offered an earldom , which he declined; consequently their children were born without titles . Anne and her husband had two children: Peter (born 1977) and Zara Phillips (born 1981). Anne and Phillips have five grandchildren. On 31 August 1989, Anne and Phillips announced their intention to separate;
1328-527: A tick in the box for doing this?' No, it's about serving…It took me probably 10 years before I really felt confident enough to contribute to Save the Children's public debates because you needed to understand how it works on the ground and that needed a very wide coverage. So my early trips were really important." Anne has been frequently named the "hardest working royal", and she carried out 11,088 engagements between 2002 and 2022, more than any other member of
1411-472: A white jacket over a "demure, cropped-to-the-knee dress" and a spray of white flowers in her hair. Her engagement ring was made of "a cabochon sapphire flanked by three small diamonds on each side". Following the marriage service, the couple and guests headed to Craigowan Lodge for a private reception. Laurence received no peerage , although was knighted in 2011. On 20 March 1974, Princess Anne and Mark Phillips were returning to Buckingham Palace from
1494-583: Is a Moray College UHI centre for excellence in digital health and Life Science for the North of Scotland and beyond, providing facilities for, and expertise in, digital health and life science research and education. The centre was officially opened by the Princess Royal in June 2014. UHI received a £9 million grant from the UK Government for this project. The new life sciences innovation centre
1577-809: Is a collaborative project between UHI and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The total size of the building is projected to be 2700m². The new innovation centre aims to promote the development of education and research. The new centre will also collaborate with the proposed Elective Care Centre also planned for Inverness Campus. UHI has 12 individual colleges and each college/research centre has its own campus in different locations. As colleges offer different programmes, not all courses are available at every campus. Some campuses such as SAMS have tiny student populations all studying similar courses, whereas other campuseses such as Inverness College teach diverse disciplines. Some UHI colleges have student accommodation on their campuses while others do not. Argyll College does not have
1660-489: Is a true style icon and was all about sustainable fashion before the rest of us really knew what that meant". Her style has been noted for its timelessness; she relies almost solely on British fashion brands, with tweed and tailored suits as her hallmarks. She is known for recycling outfits, such as her floral-print dress worn both to the wedding of the Prince of Wales in 1981 and the wedding of Lady Rose Windsor in 2008. Anne
1743-506: Is also one of the few women in the royal family to wear a military uniform. According to The Guardian , she is "rarely seen without a brooch" during royal events. Her millinery styles have included jockey caps and hats of multiple colours and bold patterns. She presented the Queen Elizabeth II award for British design at London Fashion Week in 2020. Anne has appeared on three British Vogue covers; after first appearing on
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#17327912527281826-479: Is also the royal patron of WISE , an organisation that encourages young women to pursue careers in science, engineering and construction. She has been patron of the Royal National Children's Foundation since 2002 and the industrial heritage museum, Aerospace Bristol , since 2016. In 2022, Anne was named honorary chair of National Lighthouse Museum 's Illuminating Future Generations campaign,
1909-594: Is available across the UK from this faculty. The BSc (Hons) Sustainable Development is an example of a multi-disciplinary programme from this Faculty. The programme has professional accreditation from the Institute of Economic Development . The Faculty also offers postgraduate studies, including an MSc in Sustainable Rural Development. This Masters programme also has professional accreditation from
1992-917: Is based on Church Street in Inverness. They previously were based at the Executive Office on Ness Walk. HISA represents all higher and further education students across UHI and its 12 partners. HISA hosts events including Sports Day, Freshers, Student Elections, HISA Awards and Regional Council. All UHI students aged over 16 are automatically a member of HISA. The Union supports more than 60 clubs and societies. Eight UHI campuses offer accommodation with more than 600 rooms. Halls of Residence located on campuses include: The students' association, HISA, offers sports clubs including badminton, basketball, boxing, climbing, football, golf, mountain biking, mountaineering, paddle sports, snow sports, sub-aqua, wind and wave, and more. UHI's Sporting Blues awards programme
2075-808: Is involved with over 200 charities and organisations in an official capacity. She works extensively for Save the Children , serving as president from 1970 to 2017, and has been patron since 2017. Anne has visited the organisation's projects in Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a result of her work, she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 by Kenneth Kaunda , President of Zambia. She initiated The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in 1991. Her extensive work for St. John Ambulance as Commandant-in-Chief of St. John Ambulance Cadets has helped to develop many young people, as she annually attends
2158-581: Is located in the town of Thurso . The Environmental Research Institute (ERI) is part of North Highland College UHI, which is one of 12 partners in UHI. Its research is focused into three areas; Renewable Energy and Environment, Carbon Water and Climate, and Environmental Contamination and Ecological Health. The Centre for Energy and the Environment is affiliated with the ERI. The Agronomy Institute performs work on
2241-489: Is organised into two faculties, the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, and the Faculty of Science, Health and Engineering. The Court consists of up to 20 members including graduates, academic and support personnel, university sponsor representatives and a majority of independent members. From the independent members the party elects its President and Vice-Chair. The Court assigns many of its academic responsibilities to
2324-566: Is registered with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists . The institute was founded in 2014, expanding on the archaeology department hosted by Orkney College , part of the University of the Highlands and Islands. The Institute received funding from The Robertson Trust , Orkney Islands Council , and Highlands and Islands Enterprise . The UHI started running undergraduates programmes in archaeology in 2011. The institute
2407-621: Is the Academy of Medical Sciences' first Royal Fellow. Anne was elected Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh effective 31 March 2011, succeeding her father, who stepped down from the role in 2010. Likewise, she accepted in 2011 the roles of president of City and Guilds of London Institute , Master of the Corporation of Trinity House and president of the Royal Society of Arts , also in succession to her father. Anne has been
2490-403: Is the patron of U.K. Fashion and Textile Association. She has been noted for wearing "bold patterns and vibrant pops of colour". Her style choices often reflect her equestrian interests as well as the practicality of her fast-paced schedule. In the 1970s and 1980s, she was often photographed wearing trends such as puff sleeves, cardigans, bright floral patterns, and multicoloured stripes. Anne
2573-568: The Archbishop of York , Cyril Garbett . At the time of her birth, she was third in the line of succession to the British throne , behind her mother and older brother, Charles (later King Charles III). She rose to second in 1952 after her grandfather's death and her mother's accession; she is currently 17th in line. A governess , Catherine Peebles, was appointed to look after Anne and her brothers, Charles, Andrew , and Edward . Peebles
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2656-622: The British Olympic Association . Anne represented Great Britain in the International Olympic Committee at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia. In 1985 she became president of the Riding for the Disabled Association after serving as their patron for fourteen years. She maintains a relationship with student sport and is the patron of British Universities and Colleges Sport . Following
2739-451: The Church of England at the time, the Church of Scotland considered marriage to be an ordinance of religion rather than a sacrament and permitted the remarriage of divorced persons under certain circumstances. Anne became the first royal divorcée to remarry since Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha , granddaughter of Queen Victoria . For the wedding ceremony, Anne wore
2822-556: The Ness of Brodgar and investigations across the World Heritage Site led by UHI Archaeology Institute led to news coverage and increased tourism to Orkney. In the 2021 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, the institute's Masters courses on Contemporary Art and Archaeology, Archaeological Practice, and Archaeological Studies received satisfaction ratings of 100%, 86%, and 70% respectively; the university overall scored 87% in
2905-748: The Open University Validation Service , the University of Strathclyde and the University of Aberdeen until 2008 when the UHI was given taught degree awarding powers (tDAP) by the Privy Council under recommendation from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA); Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma courses are awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority . University status
2988-555: The Queen's Gallantry Medal . Anne visited Beaton in hospital and thanked him for his assistance. It was widely reported that the Queen paid off Russell's mortgage, but this is not true: Russell said in 2020 that a police officer suggested it might happen, so he stopped paying his mortgage in anticipation and nearly had his house repossessed after four months. Ball pleaded guilty to attempted murder and kidnapping. As of March 2024 , he
3071-767: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo , and the Scottish Rugby Union . In 1986 she was appointed Master of the Worshipful Company of Carmen . In 2001, she became Master of the Worshipful Company of Farmers . In 2017, Anne became Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers and a Governor of Gresham's School . Anne has been called the royal family's "trustiest anchor" and a "beacon of good, old-fashioned public service", having carried out over 20,000 engagements since her 18th birthday. In her early adulthood, she
3154-496: The Royal Yacht Britannia . Their relationship developed in early 1989, three years after Laurence was appointed as an equerry to the Queen. In 1989, the existence of private letters from Laurence to Anne was revealed by The Sun newspaper. The couple married at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle in Scotland, on 12 December 1992. Approximately 30 guests were invited for the private marriage service. Unlike
3237-509: The 1971 September issue at age 21, she also featured in the May and November 1973 issues, commemorating her engagement to Mark Phillips. She was featured in the cover story for the May 2020 issue of Vanity Fair . In 2024, Tatler included her on its list of the most glamorous European royals. Anne is the first member of the royal family to have been convicted of a criminal offence . In November 2002, she pleaded guilty to one charge of having
3320-736: The 2005 Times Higher Education Supplement Award for Most Imaginative Use of Distance Learning. Other postgraduate masters programmes cover the culture, literature and history of the Highlands and Islands, Material Culture and Gàidhealtachd History, Orkney & Shetland Studies, and Viking Studies. The business school offers distinctive programmes such as Scotland's only degree in Golf Management. The School of Adventure Studies delivers courses in Adventure Tourism Management, Adventure Performance & Coaching, Adventure Education & Marine Coastal Tourism using Lochaber,
3403-516: The Centre for Health Science in Inverness from Highlands and Islands Enterprise in a £9.83m deal. The building includes a research centre. Phase I of this opened in early 2007, phase II and phase III were opened in 2009. The University of Stirling has moved its nursing and midwifery operations from Raigmore Hospital to the CfHS. A BSc Oral Health Science was set up in 2008, and was based on two campuses,
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3486-756: The Centre for Health Sciences and Dumfries Dental Centre. In 2011 a third campus was added in Stornoway. In September 2016 the Nursing and Midwifery Council approved the transfer of the pre-registration nurse BSc nursing programmes in Inverness and Stornoway to be provided by UHI. In August 2015, UHI Inverness, one of the main collaborators at UHI, opened at the Inverness Campus . The £50m 18,500 sqm facility offers further and higher education courses including Life Sciences education and research. The £6.5 million Alexander Graham Bell Centre for Digital Health
3569-513: The Children for over fifty years and has visited a number of its projects. Anne married Captain Mark Phillips in 1973; they separated in 1989 and divorced in 1992. They have two children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall , and five grandchildren. Within months of her divorce in 1992, Anne married Commander (later Vice Admiral) Sir Timothy Laurence , whom she had met while he served as her mother's equerry between 1986 and 1989. Anne
3652-576: The Diamond Stakes at Royal Ascot . For more than five years, Anne also competed with the British eventing team, winning a silver medal in both individual and team disciplines in the 1975 European Eventing Championship. The following year, she participated in the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal as a member of the British team, riding the Queen's horse, Goodwill, in Eventing. Anne suffered
3735-687: The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, courses such as honours programmes in Gaelic, Theological Studies, and Scottish History, all reflect the distinctive nature of the region, its past, present and future. The Centre for History is based in Dornoch and teaches a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees via videoconference to students around the UHI network and worldwide. The faculty also offers an interdisciplinary course in Scottish Cultural Studies, which received
3818-656: The Grand Prior Award Reception. She is patron of St. Andrew's First Aid . In 2021, she became patron of Mercy Ships , an international charity that operates the largest non-governmental hospital ships in the world. Anne is a British representative in the International Olympic Committee as an administrator, and was a member of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games . She also serves as president of
3901-635: The Highlands and Islands, Links between Scotland and the Nordic world, The history and culture of the Scottish islands within the North Atlantic region, Highlands and Islands Literature, Island Studies, The languages and dialects of Orkney and Shetland, and Pictish studies. Language Sciences Institute seeks to revitalize minority languages. The LSI will expand on the work of the Soillse project, with
3984-503: The Institute of Economic Development. The Energy and Technology subject area offers a range of academic programs up to, and including Masters level, together with various subjects taught at HNC / HND level. UHI has links with the new Centre for Health Sciences located behind Raigmore Hospital . This is being funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise , the Scottish Government and Johnson and Johnson . UHI purchased
4067-585: The National Lighthouse Museum. On her 60th and 70th birthdays, the BBC and Vanity Fair both asked whether she would retire, and she denied it both times, citing her parents' example as well as her commitment to her royal duties. Anne's public personality has been described as "not suffering fools lightly" while maintaining a "still-impressive level of grace and courtesy". British Vogue editor Edward Enninful has said that "Princess Anne
4150-604: The Queen as Grand Master of the Royal Victorian Order , a position her grandmother had also held. She is a Royal Fellow of the Royal Society and the Academy of Medical Sciences . Royal Fellows are members of the royal family who are recommended and elected by the Society's Council. The Royal Society as of 2022 has four Royal Fellows: Anne; William, Prince of Wales; Edward, Duke of Kent; and King Charles. She
4233-528: The Queen's Platinum Jubilee . On 12 September 2022, in St Giles' Cathedral , Edinburgh, Anne became the first woman to participate in a Vigil of the Princes , guarding her mother's coffin. This was repeated at Westminster Hall on 16 September. It was later revealed that she had been the informant at her mother's death at Balmoral, a witness who signs, along with the doctor, the death certificate. Anne
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#17327912527284316-561: The UK's Outdoor Capital as a living research laboratory. From August 2013 UHI has benefited from allocation of student teacher places, allowing postgraduate diploma in education (PGDE) to be offered, and the success of this has led to the number of places being increased. The Faculty of Science, Health and Engineering has three subject networks; The Faculty of Science, Health and Engineering has research in Renewables, Marine Science, Digital Health, Sustainable Rural Development and Environmental Issues. A fully online honours degree programme
4399-604: The academic board. The Academic Council is the main Higher Education disciplinary authority in UHI. Specific tasks are assigned to a number of committees; The Foundation creates a link between UHI and its communities and contains a maximum of 120 members. In addition to the Rector, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, President of the Student Association and Chair of the Court, the Foundation also includes members from academic partners, employees, students, industry, alumni, external organisations and individuals. The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business has three subject networks; In
4482-400: The ancient cathedral town of Elgin. The Elgin campus is home to Scotland's fifth art school and the only one located in a non-urban environment. West Highland College is located in Fort William. Orkney College UHI is principally based in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands with a second campus in Stromness and learning centres based on the smaller islands. UHI Perth is situated in the city of Perth on
4565-449: The attack the use of only a single protection officer was stopped, and the Walther PPK pistol was replaced. Beaton, Hills, Callender, and McConnell were hospitalised, and recovered from their wounds. For his defence of Princess Anne, Beaton was awarded the George Cross by the Queen, who was visiting Indonesia when the incident occurred; Hills and Russell were awarded the George Medal , and Callender, McConnell, and Edmonds were awarded
4648-439: The broader community in and around Inverness, is being planned. A wide variety of sports and activities will be offered at the centre. Anne, Princess Royal Anne, Princess Royal (Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise; born 15 August 1950) is a member of the British royal family . She is the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh , and the only sister of King Charles III . Anne
4731-416: The city of Arkhangelsk for the 75th anniversary of Operation Dervish , which was one of the first Arctic convoys of World War II . In September 2016, the Princess had a chest infection and was required to cancel official engagements. In late October 2016, she visited the Malaysian state of Sarawak for a two-day study tour. In April 2022, Anne and her husband toured Australia and Papua New Guinea to mark
4814-411: The couple had been rarely seen in public together and both were romantically linked with other people. They shared custody of their children, and initially announced that "there were no plans for divorce." On 13 April 1992, the Palace announced that Anne had filed for divorce, which was finalised ten days later. Anne met Timothy Laurence , a commander in the Royal Navy , while he was serving on
4897-408: The event on Parkinson , saying she was 'scrupulously polite' to Ball as she thought it would be 'silly to be too rude at that stage'. Eventually, Anne exited the other side of the limousine, as had her lady-in-waiting , Rowena Brassey. A passing pedestrian, a former boxer named Ron Russell, punched Ball and led Anne away from the scene. At that point, Police Constable Michael Hills happened upon
4980-516: The first member of the British royal family to compete in the Olympic Games . In 1988, the Princess Royal became a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Anne performs official duties and engagements on behalf of the monarch. She is patron or president of over 300 organisations, including WISE , Riders for Health , and Carers Trust . Her work in charities centres on sports, sciences, people with disabilities , and health in developing countries . She has been associated with Save
5063-467: The following academic areas; UHI offers Masters by Research (MRes) degrees in the following academic areas; UHI offers undergraduate degrees in the following academic areas; UHI offers HNC / HND degrees in the following academic areas; The Witherby Publishing Group Charitable Trust Scholarship provide scholarships and bursaries for students from rural backgrounds to attend the university. The Highlands and Islands Students' Association (HISA)
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#17327912527285146-430: The historic village of Scalloway. UHI conducts its research through a collaboration of twelve colleges and academic institutions. These institutions are defined as academic partners which can operate as an autonomous body. Due to UHI's regional characteristic, academic partners can determine their own strategy and they are authorised to make their own investments and manage recruitment independently. UHI operates across
5229-406: The president of the Commonwealth Study Conference , an initiative founded by her father. In 2023, she succeeded the Duke of Kent as president of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission . Anne is the patron of Transaid, a charity founded by Save the Children and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport which aims to provide safe and sustainable transport in developing countries. She
5312-877: The production and promotion of new crops and plant products in the Scotland's highlands and islands. The Institute cooperates with growers, end-users and other research organisations. Based on the Orkney Mainland, the UHI Archaeology Institute also has research and teaching staff in both Shetland and the Western Isles. Throughout Scotland, the Institute integrates teaching, scientific research, and applied industrial research and consultancy. The institute's commercial arm, ORCA, provides Northern Scotland archaeological and conservation services-from archaeological excavations and assessments to environmental consulting services, underwater archaeological invasion. Founded in 2007, Institute for Northern Studies operates at UHI Orkney, Shetland and Perth from three main locations. Research areas are Viking Studies, Medieval and modern history and culture of
5395-407: The public during walkabouts, saying, "the theory was that you couldn't shake hands with everybody, so don't start." Members of the public have seen her "mending fences at Gatcombe" and "queuing up for the Portaloos" at her daughter's horse competitions. Her reputation is also coupled with her advocacy for causes out of the mainstream, such as Wetwheels Foundation's commitment to accessible sailing and
5478-567: The region through partnerships with colleges and research institutions. In early 2018, UHI awarded the Institute of Health Science and Innovation an Institution status in recognition of the scale and success of the pre-existing cluster of health research. The Institute includes representatives from around the UHI collaboration, but most of them are located at the Inverness Centre for Health Science. Institute activities can be divided loosely into three major themes: Disease Management, Smarter Health, and Rural Health and Wellbeing. Opened 2000, The ERI
5561-409: The retirement of the Queen Mother in 1981, Anne was elected by graduates of the University of London as the Chancellor , and has been in the position since that year. She was president of BAFTA from 1973 to 2001. Throughout May 1996, Anne served as Her Majesty's High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland , and held the post again in 2017. In 2007, she was appointed by
5644-583: The royal family. Anne remains one of Britain's most popular royals. Telegraph editor Camilla Tominey called her a "national treasure", writing that she is "hailed as one of the great English eccentrics", whose work ethic contributes to her regard. Tominey wrote that Anne's public role is a "contradiction of both protocol taskmaster and occasional rule-breaker". Reportedly, Anne "insists on doing her own make-up and hair" and drives herself to engagements, having pleaded guilty to two separate speeding fines on account of being late. She does not shake hands with
5727-447: The scene; he too was shot by Ball, but he had already called for police backup. Detective Constable Peter Edmonds answered, gave chase, and finally arrested Ball. Beaton, who had been Anne's sole bodyguard, later said about royal security "I had nothing… There was no back-up vehicle. The training was non-existent; but then again, [we thought] nothing was going to happen. They are highly specialised now, highly trained." Immediately after
5810-443: The southern edge of the Highlands of Scotland. The Scottish Association for Marine Science UHI (SAMS UHI) is located on Dunstaffnage bay on the west coast of Scotland, three miles from the seaside town of Oban. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI is situated close to the sea on the southern peninsula of Sleat on the Isle of Skye. Shetland College and NAFC Marine Centre mergered in August 2021 to become Shetland UHI, with college bases in Lerwick and in
5893-529: The survey. University of the Highlands and Islands The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) ( Scottish Gaelic : Oilthigh na Gàidhealtachd agus nan Eilean ) is an integrated, tertiary institution encompassing both further and higher education. It is composed of 12 colleges and research institutions spread around the Highlands and Islands , Moray and Perthshire regions of Scotland. UHI offers further education, undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes which can be studied at
5976-688: The then Canadian Secretary to the Queen , said of Anne in 2014: "Her credo is, 'Keep me busy. I'm here to work. I'm here to do good things. I'm here to meet as many people as possible'." It was reported in December 2017 that the Princess Royal had undertaken the most official engagements that year out of all the royal family, her mother the Queen included. Among her royal visits, the Princess has toured Norway, Jamaica, Germany, Austria, New Zealand, and Australia. Anne's first public engagement
6059-454: Was active until 1963, when Anne went to boarding school . Anne enrolled at Benenden School in 1963. In 1968, she left school with six GCE O-Levels and two A-Levels . She began to undertake royal engagements in 1969, at the age of 18. In 1970, Anne briefly had a relationship with Andrew Parker Bowles , who later married Camilla Shand . Camilla later became the second wife and queen consort of Anne's elder brother, Charles III. Anne
6142-801: Was also briefly linked to Olympic equestrian Richard Meade . In spring 1971, Princess Anne finished fourth at the Rushall Horse Trials. At age 21, she won the individual title at the European Eventing Championship with her home-bred horse Doublet and was voted the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1971. She also rode winners in horse racing, competing in the Grand Military Steeplechase at Sandown Park Racecourse and
6225-560: Was at the opening of an educational and training centre in Shropshire in 1969. Anne travels abroad on behalf of the United Kingdom up to three times a year. She began to undertake overseas visits upon leaving secondary school, and accompanied her parents on a state visit to Austria in the same year. Her first tour of Australia was with her parents in 1970, since which she returned many times to undertake official engagements as
6308-535: Was awarded by the Privy Council in February 2011, and UHI became the University of the Highlands and Islands. The Princess Royal was officially installed as Chancellor in June 2012. Clive Mulholland became Principal and Vice-Chancellor in June 2014, after his appointment to this post was announced in February 2014. Professor Todd Walker became Principal and Vice-Chancellor in 2021. Anton Edwards,
6391-536: Was born at 11:50 a.m. BST on 15 August 1950 at Clarence House during the reign of her maternal grandfather, King George VI . She is the second child and only daughter of Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (later Queen Elizabeth II), and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh . A 21-gun salute in Hyde Park signaled the birth. Anne was baptised in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace on 21 October 1950, by
6474-529: Was born third in the line of succession to the British throne and is now 17th, and has been, since 1987, Princess Royal , a title held for life. Born at Clarence House , Anne was educated at Benenden School and began undertaking royal duties upon reaching adulthood. She became a respected equestrian , winning one gold medal in 1971 and two silver medals in 1975 at the European Eventing Championships . In 1976 , she became
6557-528: Was cited as a "royal renegade" for choosing to forgo titles for her children despite being the "spare to the heir". The media often called the young Anne "aloof" and "haughty", giving her the nickname "her royal rudeness". She spurred controversy for telling photographers to "naff off" at the Badminton Horse Trials in 1982. Vanity Fair wrote that Anne "has a reputation for having inherited her father's famously sharp tongue and waspish wit". Of her early public role, she has said: "It's not just about 'can I get
6640-595: Was created to carry out teaching and research, with a branch providing commercial archaeology services, the Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (ORCA) which was founded in 2007 and is registered with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists. Tourism is a key component of Orkney's economy, with 700,000 visiting the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site between 2014 and 2020. Tourism to contributed £50 million to Orkney's economy in 2017. Excavations at
6723-572: Was launched in March 2017 and honors its students' sporting accomplishments. The Elite Athletes Fund supports athletes who are currently studying at UHI or one of its colleges and participating at national or international level in their chosen sport and representing the university/college where possible. A new sports complex to be situated within the Inverness campus with facilities targeted at both students and campus-based staff, but also available to
6806-512: Was responsible for Anne's early education at Buckingham Palace . Given her young age at the time, Anne did not attend her mother's coronation in June 1953. A Girl Guides company, the 1st Buckingham Palace Company to include the Holy Trinity Brompton Brownie pack, was re-formed in May 1959, specifically so that, as her mother and aunt had done as children, Anne could socialise with girls her own age. The company
6889-613: Was still detained under the Mental Health Act at Broadmoor Hospital , having been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne is the focus of the Granada Television -produced docudrama To Kidnap a Princess (2006) and inspired story lines in Tom Clancy 's novel Patriot Games . Anne undertakes a number of duties and engagements on behalf of the sovereign. Kevin S. MacLeod ,
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