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Paying tribute to Prince Philip and his active interest in engineering and technology

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh was always a keen advocate of the role and importance of engineering in society.

10/05/2021 13:29:17

He was closely connected with engineering in his early career as a naval officer during and after World War II, and it was his vision that led subsequently to the formation of the Fellowship, later the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Professor Sir Jim McDonald FREng FRSE, President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, says: “As our Senior Fellow, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh has worked tirelessly to support the Academy, right from its inception in 1976, as the Fellowship of Engineering.

“We will always be indebted to Prince Philip for his active interest in engineering and technology. His genuine enjoyment and passion for engineering were evident in his many visits to the Academy and his typically challenging discussions with the engineers he met. He has been a staunch supporter of UK industry and presented the Academy’s highest award for UK engineering, the MacRobert Award, almost every year since it began in 1969.”

Read the full article in the May issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.