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HRH The Princess Royal

becomes Royal Patron of the

Security Institute

The Princess Royal is pleased to accept Royal
Patronage of The Security Institute for an initial
period of three years. Her Royal Highness’s interest
in matters relating to public safety, security and
that of national security are well documented. This
is evidenced through The Princess Royal’s military
affiliations as well as a number of charities and
Patronages.

Her Royal Highness’s Royal Patronage recognises the
unique and valued work that the Security Institute
carries out across all levels within the profession,
and its various initiatives, including the youth
engagement programme NextGen, which partners
with Foundations; Charities and Volunteer Police
Cadets.

The Princess Royal looks forward to supporting the
Security Institute in its future work.

Security Institute President Baroness Henig CBE DL
said:

“This is a huge accolade for the Institute and
recognition of the work we undertake. I am delighted
to welcome The Princess Royal as our Royal Patron.
The Institute is the UK’s largest professional Image Courtesy of Jeremy Makinson
membership body for security professionals, with
over 4,000 members to date, and expanding global
reach. Since 1999 the Security Institute has been
working to promote the highest possible standards
of integrity and professional competence in the
business of security.”
Security Institute Chair Peter Lavery FSyI said:

“The Security Institute is honoured that The Princess
Royal has become our Royal Patron. I have seen
Her Royal Highness’s support for a number of
security related organisations and someone who
readily understands the important role of Protective
Security in keeping the public safe. The Security
Institute looks forward to working with The Princess
Royal in the years to come.”