Royal appointment

The De La Warr Pavilion is delighted to announce that, following her visit in May this year, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall has agreed to the title of President of the De La Warr Pavilion.

Alan Haydon,Director of the Pavilion said :

"We are thrilled and honoured that Her Royal Highness has lent her support to the Pavilion inthis way. Her association with the Pavilion willendorse the importance of the building and its activities both nationally and internationally, and will bea valuable contributiontothe work that we do for both our local and visiting communities. We would like to thank Her Royal Highness for adding us to her portfolio of charities"

Dr Richard Sykes, Chair of the PavilionTrust said :

"I know that my fellow Trustees share my delight at this news and join with me in welcomingHer Royal Highness in her new role.This is an honour for the Pavilion, and for Bexhill, Rother and the wider communities the Pavilion serves"