HRH The Princess Royal

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Meet the 2026 Princess Royal Training Award recipients: from stained glass restorers to prison mentors

Meet the 2026 Princess Royal Training Award recipients: from stained glass restorers to prison mentors

by | 14 Aug 2026 | , , , , ,

Every year are genuinely moved by what we read in the Princess Royal Training Award applications. This year was no exception. Today, we're delighted to share that 56 training programmes have been recognised in the 2026 Princess Royal Training Awards, chosen from 132 applications submitted from right across the UK, Ireland and, for the first time, beyond. Now in its eleventh year, the Awards celebrate organisations that go above and beyond for their people's learning and development, and shine...

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Celebrating award-winning apprenticeships with The Princess Royal Training Award recipient, National Theatre

Celebrating award-winning apprenticeships with The Princess Royal Training Award recipient, National Theatre

by | 29 Apr 2026 | , , , , ,

The Princess Royal Training Awards are one of our flagship programmes supported by our President, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, who has championed the programme since its inception. Now in its eleventh year, the Awards have recognised over 300 employers delivering exceptional training programmes and demonstrating the positive impact that it’s had on individuals, organisations and wider society. This week, Her Royal Highness visited the National Theatre to celebrate its pioneering...

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HRH The Princess Royal celebrates best-in-class workplace training in 10th anniversary year for Awards

HRH The Princess Royal celebrates best-in-class workplace training in 10th anniversary year for Awards

by | 15 Aug 2025 | ,

City & Guilds has announced that 57 training programmes have been recognised in the 2025 Princess Royal Training Awards.

Now celebrating a decade of training excellence, The Princess Royal Training Awards honour organisations that demonstrate outstanding commitment to learning and development, and highlight the tangible impact of exceptional training on both businesses and individuals.

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53 Princess Royal Training Awards across UK and Ireland for achieving positive impact through skills development

53 Princess Royal Training Awards across UK and Ireland for achieving positive impact through skills development

by | 15 Aug 2023 | , ,

Now in its eighth year, The Princess Royal Training Awards continue to honour organisations showing exceptional commitment to learning and development. Among this year’s 53 award-winning recipients, are a mix of small not-for-profit organisations and large multinationals, each showcasing a refreshing display of diverse and innovative approaches to learning and development.

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Reflecting on our achievements in 2022

Reflecting on our achievements in 2022

by | 14 Dec 2022 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

As the end of 2022 fast approaches, the team at the City & Guilds Foundation took some time to reflect and share their top highlights and achievements from the last year and moments to be proud of. Laura Mountain “Thinking about what we’ve collectively achieved over the past year, it is really incredible and just goes to show what you can do with brilliant, passionate people who constantly pull together – and challenge each other – to do the best they can. A particular highlight for me has...

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Demonstrating the impact of outstanding training with The Princess Royal Training Awards class of 2022

Demonstrating the impact of outstanding training with The Princess Royal Training Awards class of 2022

by | 9 Dec 2022 | , , , ,

This year 46 organisations came together at London’s Banqueting House on Tuesday 6th December to be personally congratulated on stage by HRH The Princess Royal, alongside Chief Executive of City & Guilds, Kirstie Donnelly MBE and Chair of City & Guilds, Dame Ann Limb.

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HRH The Princess Royal visits Xtrac Academy

HRH The Princess Royal visits Xtrac Academy

by | 13 Jun 2022 | , , ,

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal’s visit to meet recipients of her eponymous Princess Royal Training Award, assessed by City & Guilds she serves as president, was accommodated by the motorsport & automotive transmission technology specialist Xtrac at its global headquarters in Thatcham, in the Royal County of Berkshire, on Wednesday 11 May 2022.   The visit followed the presentation of the 2021 award to 46 businesses at a special ceremony on Thursday 28 April, at the...

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