Correspondence, planning information, newspaper cuttings and photographs concerning the Prince's visit to the Royal Asiatic Society in 2002.

Correspondence regarding inviting the Prince of Wales to visit the Royal Asiatic Society. These are:

• Copies of emails between Anthony Stockwell and Adrian Thomas regarding the form of the invitation, 2 pieces, dated 14-18 May 2001.
• Note from Anthony Stockwell to Adrian Thomas with a copy of the letter to Stephen Lamport, St James's Palace, to inquire whether the Prince may come to the Society and a notice of the Society's aims and activities. 3 pieces, dated 18 May 2001
• Letter from Stephen Lamport, St James's Palace, to Adrian Thomas to thank him for sending a copy of the Society's Journal. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 31 May 2001.
• Letter from Professor Anthony Stockwell, Royal Asiatic Society, to Nigel Baker, St James's Palace, to further inquire regarding a visit from the Prince of Wales. Copy, typed with printed letterhead, dated 14 December 2001.
• Three letters from staff at Clarence House to Anthony Stockwell regarding the Prince's visit and possible endorsement of building projects including confirmation of the Prince's visit on the morning of 11 October 2002. Typed with printed letterhead, 4 pieces, dated 3 January - 29 August 2002.

Correspondence and administrative documents concerned with the planning of the Prince of Wales' visit to the Society and invitation of guests. These include:

• Internal emails between members of the Society regarding the organisation of the day.
• Agendas for planning meetings.
• Emails and letters to invite guests to the occasion..
• Emails and letters of acceptance and apologies for the event.
• Draft programmes for the event.
• Correspondence with suppliers.
• Operation Notice for the Visit.
• Display Plans.

Correspondence regarding the success of the Prince of Wales' visit to the Society. They include:

• Letters from attendees to the event sending their thanks and congratulations on its success.
• Correspondence from St. James's Palace to send the Prince of Wales' thanks for his visit and a reply from Royal Asiatic Society.

Correspondence regarding the Princes of Wales' interest in a school teaching Hindi. Two emails to find out the information and a copy of a letter from Adrian Thomas, Royal Asiatic Society, to Nigel Baker, St. James's Palace, to give the information regarding the school, dated 4 December 2002.

Correspondence regarding the procurement of photographs taken by Noel Guina of the Prince's visit to the Society . 3 copies of emails and 2 letters.

Newspaper cuttings reporting on the visit:

• Court Circular in The Times, 12 October 2002
• Court Circular in The Daily Telegraph, 12 October 2002
• "Visit of Patron Prince". Front page from the Paddington Times, 16 October 2002
• "Charles gets taste of India" - photocopy of article from Times Chronicle Series, 16 October 2002.
• Printout of a report from the Prince of Wales' webpage, 24 October 2002

Also two copies of a pamphlet produced by the Royal Asiatic Society to advertise highlights of the visit. Entitled "Royal Asiatic Society: Visit by the Patron, HRH the Prince of Wales".

Colour photographs of the Visit of the Prince of Wales to the Royal Asiatic Society. Each measures 7 inches by 5 inches (17.6cm x 12.6cm).

Correspondence regarding the renewal of Prince Charles' Patronage of the Society. These are:

• Letter from David Hutson, Clarence House, to Professor Francis Robinson, Royal Asiatic Society, to ask the Society to send an invitation to the Prince to extend his Patronage. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 8 November 2005.
• Letter from Francis Robinson, President, Royal Asiatic Society to David Hutson, Clarence House, to invite the Prince of Wales to continue his Patronage, to inform of the Society's imminent move to Stephenson Way and to invite the Prince to open these new premises. Typed with printed letterhead, 2 pieces, dated 28 November 2005.
• Letter from David Hutson, Clarence House, to Professor Francis Robinson, Royal Asiatic Society, to state that the Prince of Wales will extend his Patronage and to ask to see a draft of any press announcement concerning this. With this letter is a "Notice to organisations enjoying the Patronage of the Prince of Wales" setting out guidelines for the Patronage. Typed with printed letterhead, two pieces, dated 27 February 2006.
• Letter from Professor Anthony Stockwell, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to James Kidner, Clarence House, to thank for the annual review of the Prince's activities and to inform of the change of address for the Society. Typed, dated 12 August 2006.

Correspondence regarding Prince Charles' involvement in the Society's fundraising campaign. These are:

• Letter from Professor Anthony Stockwell, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to James Kidner, Deputy Private Secretary, Clarence House, to ask whether the Prince would consent to be associated with the Society's fundraising campaign. With the letter is an appendix from the Council Meeting for 12 April 2007, "Fundraising for the Royal Asiatic Society: Case for Support". Typed, 3 pieces, letter dated 6 July 2007.
• Copies of emails between Anthony Stockwell, Royal Asiatic Society, Liz Garratt, Clarence House, and Camilla Larsen, Royal Asiatic Society, regarding the nature of the Prince of Wales involvement in the fundraising campaign. Computer printed, 2 pieces, dated 8 - 15 August 2007.
• Letter from Liz Garratt, Clarence House, to Professor Anthony Stockwell, Royal Asiatic Society, to send the message approved by the Prince of Wales for inclusion in the fundraising campaign and to stipulate the rules regarding its use. The message is with the letter. Typed with printed letterhead, 2 pieces, dated 5 September 2007.
• Letter from Professor Anthony Stockwell, Royal Asiatic Society, to Clive Alderton, Clarence House, to send a copy of the fund-raising brochure and to return the facsimile signature of the Prince of Wales. Typed, dated 16 May 2008.