59-760: The Royal Naval Asylum was an educational institution, founded under the name The British National Endeavour in 1798 that later merged with the Royal Hospital School in Greenwich . The school was founded by a Mr Andrew Thompson who strongly excited the charity of the British population by his ideas for a small "industrial school" for the orphans of military and naval personnel killed in action whilst defending Britain's interests. The school provided basic education to children, as well as military drill and armed forces training. The school had its own military band. The school
118-500: A queen regnant are not granted use of the British Royal Standard. They use standards based on their own family arms. However, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha used a standard of the royal arms (with a label for difference) quartered with his own family arms. The first quarter, representing Denmark, consists of three blue lions passant and nine red hearts on a yellow field. The second quarter, representing Greece, consists of
177-553: A 'section' in which to go into. These are: Royal Navy (RN), Royal Marines (RM), Army and Royal Air Force (RAF). As part of CCF, pupils can participate in a wide range of activities including: first aid, navigation, shooting, field craft, and self-reliance; with opportunities for students to participate in section competitions against other schools/cadets. There are also opportunities for sailing, flying, rock-climbing, coasteering, power-boating and many other outdoor pursuits. Alongside air-rifle, small bore and Cadet GP Rifle shooting in
236-721: A British naval ship, the flag is flown from the main mast of the ship and is lowered upon his/her departure. The flag is also draped over the coffin of the Monarch upon his/her death. In some situations, personal standards are displayed within the UK, such as within St Giles' Cathedral , Edinburgh (site of the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle ), and St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle home of Banners of Knights of
295-400: A grant of arms on 17 July 2005, which, based on past practice, could form the basis for her own standard. Since the ascension of her husband Charles III, as queen consort she has used a new version, based on her husband's royal standard, impaled with the arms of her father, Major Bruce Shand. The Royal Standard is reserved only for the monarch, and is the most used. Most famously it signals
354-464: A large choice of subjects for study. When a student reaches year 9, they are required to participate in Combined Cadet Force (CCF). CCF aims to enhance the qualities of responsibility, self-reliance, endurance and perseverance and to develop leadership and resourcefulness. In year 9, students are taught the basics of leadership and fieldcraft; when students reach year 10, they are able to pick
413-513: A march on the parade square, with music played by the marching band and the Guard of Honour holds a key role. All house petty officers (POs) wear a chevron on their left arm. The school's chiefs, approximately 20 Upper 6th Formers, wear chief petty officer ranks and uniform, including canes. The deputy heads of school (two boy and two girl prefects ) carry the rank of warrant officer (second class). The heads of school (one boy and one girl prefect) carry
472-732: A queen regnant and the heir apparent , the Duke of Rothesay , each of whom has his own individual standard. The Royal Standard of the United Kingdom used in Scotland differs from the current, traditional Royal Standard of Scotland in that the latter portrays the Lion Rampant in its entirety. As the banner of the Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland , the Royal Standard of Scotland remains a personal banner of
531-452: A separate version of the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom is used, whereby the red Lion Rampant of the Kingdom of Scotland appears in the first and fourth quadrants, displacing the three gold lions passant guardant of England, which occur only in the second quadrant. The third quadrant, displaying the gold harp of Ireland, remains unaltered from that version used throughout the remainder of
590-513: A trust designed to benefit pupils who attended the schools during the period in which fee information was shared. The school was founded by royal charter and is maintained by Greenwich Hospital. The hospital provides bursaries to a number of pupils. The school also awards academic, sports, music and sailing scholarships, as well as bursaries and discounts to the children of seafarers in the Royal Navy , Royal Marines or Merchant Navy . Many of
649-463: A white cross on a blue field. The third quarter, representing the duke's surname, Mountbatten , contains five black and white vertical stripes. The fourth quarter, which alludes to his title as Duke of Edinburgh, includes a black and red castle, which is also part of the city of Edinburgh's arms. Other members of the royal family may use the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom, but within an ermine border (a white border with black "tails" representing
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#1732844732214708-572: Is a collective of alumni and former staff from the Royal Hospital School. Initially established in 1925 as the Greenwich Royal Hospital School Old Boys Association, it adopted its current name in 1992 to inclusively represent both male and female former students. The association regularly connects its members and keeps them informed about recent developments and events through its newsletter, Otia Tuta, which
767-569: Is affiliated with the Royal Navy CCF. The Army Section is affiliated with the Army Air Corps . The Royal Hospital School has a partnership with The College of William and Mary in Virginia . The Royal Hospital School is a boarding and day school with weekly boarding, three-night boarding, and 'flexi' or ad hoc boarding options. As of June 2024, between 620 and 690 pupils were enrolled at
826-427: Is available to students all year round and the school takes pride in its rank as one of the best sailing schools in the country, with many students representing their nations at world sailing events. As well as the possibility to sail in school, a biennial sailing trip is offered to the school's sailors – the most recent trip having been Australia in 2017 and Greece in 2015. The Royal Hospital School Association (RHSA)
885-423: Is central to RHS life. It is compulsory for pupils to attend a short service every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Congregational practice is also held within the chapel every Saturday morning. A service is held most Sundays, compulsory for any boarders on site. As part of the chapel service, it is common for a musician (usually a music scholar) to play a small piece as part of the service during the week. The mosaics in
944-522: Is made up of four quarters containing the arms of the former kingdoms of England , Ireland , and Scotland . There are two versions of the banner, one used in Scotland in which the Scottish quarters take precedence, and one used elsewhere in which the English quarters take precedence. The banner is flown to signify the presence of the monarch. It may be flown when they are present at one of their residences, from
1003-765: Is modelled on the Royal Marines. When the school forms up in divisions on the parade square, the band forms a separate division, larger than the others. It has travelled abroad for tours including to Sri Lanka and the USA. Some of the marches played include Heart of Oak , A Life on the Ocean Wave , "Holbrook March" and Royal Salute. Band members were part of the orchestra for the premier performance of Benjamin Britten 's Noye's Fludde on 18 June 1958 in Orford Church, Suffolk, as part of
1062-659: Is now the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London. The Hospital was founded in 1694, and the school in 1712, both by royal charter . In the 1820s, the Royal Naval Asylum school was incorporated into the school. The original purpose of the school was to provide assistance and education to the orphans of seafarers in the Royal and Merchant Navies, and it was once the largest school for navigation and seamanship in
1121-540: Is one of only two UK schools whose students have the privilege of wearing Royal Navy uniforms, the other being Pangbourne College in Berkshire . The school is affiliated to the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC). Seafaring traditions are important and integral elements of school life, and Royal Navy uniforms ( sailor suits ) are issued to all pupils and used for ceremonial and formal events. The school
1180-515: Is owned by the Crown naval charity, Greenwich Hospital , providing a number of means-tested bursaries for families with a seafaring background. The school also emphasizes leadership development. The Combined Cadet Force along with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme are the most popular co-curricular activities at the Royal Hospital School. The Combined Cadet Force also includes a Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Section. HMS Illustrious
1239-467: Is published on an irregular basis. The association holds an annual reunion at the school in June. [REDACTED] Media related to Royal Hospital School at Wikimedia Commons Royal Standard (United Kingdom) The royal standard of the United Kingdom is the banner of arms of the monarch of the United Kingdom , currently Charles III . It consists of the monarch's coat of arms in flag form, and
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#17328447322141298-586: Is regulated by an Act of Parliament . The school is located in the village of Holbrook , near Ipswich , Suffolk , England . The school's campus is in the Queen Anne style and set on 200 acres (0.81 km ) of countryside. It overlooks the River Stour, Suffolk on the Shotley Peninsula in an area known as Constable Country . The Royal Hospital School was established by a royal charter in 1712. It
1357-581: The Aldeburgh Festival , with the English Opera Group and a local cast. The grand organ, a four-manual instrument, by William Hill & Son & Norman & Beard Ltd. was installed in the chapel in 1933. RHS has developed a number of small traditions and practices over its 300 years of existence, with many still in use today. Many of these slang phrases have roots in the navy, but many are also unique to RHS and its traditions The chapel
1416-529: The Crown dependencies and the British Overseas Territories , the flag is divided into four quadrants . The first and fourth quadrants represent the ancient Kingdom of England and contain three gold lions (or " leopards "), passant guardant on a red field; the second quadrant represents the ancient Kingdom of Scotland and contains a red lion rampant on a gold field; the third quadrant represents
1475-509: The Hanover crowned Royal Standards of George III to William IV . The latter contained the Royal coat of arms of Hanover superimposed over what became the modern Royal Standard of the United Kingdom, although this particular standard's artistic representations of the banners of England, Ireland and Scotland in their respective quadrants was marginally different from the versions used today. In Scotland
1534-669: The Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland , and Lord Lyon King of Arms . A variation of the Royal Standard of Scotland is used by the heir apparent to the King of Scots , the Duke of Rothesay, whose personal Royal Standard is the Royal Standard of Scotland defaced with an azure -coloured label of three points. (The banner of the Duke of Rothesay also features
1593-626: The Order of the Garter , at the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant Prince Andrew's standard flew from MV Havengore . However, the use of personal standards of other members of the royal family varies in frequency. Prior to his accession, the then- Prince of Wales flew his standard at Clarence House in the same way the Royal Standard is used over Buckingham Palace, but other members of the family tend not to fly theirs from their respective residences (though this may be due to
1652-544: The presence of the monarch at a royal residence , and is also used on official vehicles, primarily the Bentley State Limousine , but also on other road vehicles at home or abroad, often a Range Rover . The Royal Standard is also flown from aircraft and water vessels , including HMY Britannia and MV Spirit of Chartwell during the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant . When the monarch is aboard
1711-780: The "Lower School" of the Royal Hospital Greenwich. After a series of reorganizations it has become an ancestor of the Royal Hospital School . Royal Hospital School "The Cradle of the Navy" "Fear God and Honour the King" Houses: School Scarf The Royal Hospital School (commonly abbreviated as "RHS" and historically nicknamed "The Cradle of the Navy" ) is a British co-educational fee-charging international boarding and day school with naval traditions. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18 (years 7 to 13) through Common Entrance or its own examination. The school
1770-610: The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince William. Personal Standards have been used to cover the coffins of the Queen Mother , the Duke of Edinburgh , Princess Margaret and the Duke of Windsor . According to the Flag Institute , the order of precedence of flags in the United Kingdom is: the Royal Standard, Union Flag , the flag of the host country (England, Scotland and Wales etc.), the flags of other nations (in alphabetical order ),
1829-577: The Irish emblem being included. The request was denied, and the harp remains. The modern Royal Standard of the United Kingdom, apart from minor changes (notably to the form of harp used to represent Ireland), dates to the reign of Queen Victoria . Earlier Royal Standards of the United Kingdom incorporated the Arms of Hanover and of the Kingdom of France , representing the title of Elector (later King ) of Hanover and
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1888-571: The Royal Navy. The first female Head of School was appointed in 1992 to work alongside the male Head of School. In 1994 the entire school was bussed to Greenwich Hospital to parade in front of Queen Elizabeth II , in celebration of the tercentenary of the Hospital. The parade took place on the parade ground in front of the Queen's House . In 2012 the school marked three hundred years since its foundation with
1947-493: The Royal Standard of the United Kingdom (including that which is used in Scotland), defaced with a white label and either three points or pendants (for children of a sovereign), or five points (grandchildren of a sovereign). Traditionally all princes and princesses of royal blood (i.e., descendants of the sovereign) are granted arms on their 18th birthday, thus giving them a banner to fly from their residences. The following members of
2006-504: The United Kingdom and overseas. The Scottish version of the Royal Standard was used to cover the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the procession on the Royal Mile from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St. Giles' Cathedral on 12 September 2022. Other members of the royal family also use this Scottish version when in Scotland, with the only exceptions to this protocol being the consort of
2065-460: The ancient Kingdom of Ireland and contains a version of the gold harp from the coat of arms of Ireland on a blue field. The inclusion of the harp remains an issue for some in Ireland. In 1937 Éamon de Valera , then Taoiseach , asked Dominions Secretary Malcolm MacDonald if the harp quarter could be removed from the Royal Standard on the grounds that the Irish people had not given their consent to
2124-462: The apse are by Eric Newton , later to become art critic to The Guardian . The chapel is a Grade II* listed building. The Royal Hospital School has connections with the British royal family . These connections are principally The royal charter, School Visitor, and King's & Queen's Banners. The school's political breadth is shown by both its acknowledgement of its royal connections and its honouring
2183-419: The armed forces), and incorporating marching as part of the school's activities. In 1991 the school became coeducational , with the girls first being introduced into Hood house, followed by Cornwallis, Howe and Blake (now co-educational) and Anson. Girls initially had a different naval uniform from boys, but this was changed to match the boys' uniform, and subsequently followed the changes in dress as seen in
2242-527: The car, ship, or aeroplane they are travelling in, and from any building they are visiting. The banner is never flown at half-mast , as a symbol of the continuity of the monarchy, and also as there is always a sovereign on the throne . Although almost universally called a standard, in heraldic terminology the flag is a banner of arms, as it is a coat of arms in flag form; standards are more typically tapering flags on which heraldic badges and mottoes are displayed. In England , Northern Ireland , Wales ,
2301-491: The country. The school relocated to Holbrook in 1933. The Holbrook campus was designed by the Birmingham -based arts and crafts architect Herbert Tudor Buckland and built by J. Gerrard & Sons Ltd of Swinton . Most of the buildings are now Grade II listed , with the main range and chapel also being Grade II*. Historically, the Royal Hospital School exclusively admitted children or grandchildren of seafarers. This policy
2360-453: The ermine fur). This standard is mainly used for the wives of British princes, or members of the royal family who have not yet been granted their own arms. Diana, Princess of Wales , and, Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester , had this standard draped over their coffins at their funerals. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall , also enjoyed the right to use this version of the Royal Standard although she rarely exercised it on her own. She received
2419-615: The fact that many share official London Residences , as is the case at Kensington Palace ). Family members also do not use their standards on road vehicles, either privately or during official engagements (when more discreet cars are used, such as Jaguar ) or state occasions (when the Liveried cars of the Royal Mews are used), this seems reserved for the Queen only, although when Prince Philip traveled alone at state occasions, his standard flew from
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2478-564: The great republican hero, Robert Blake (admiral) , after whom a House is named. Many members of the royal family have involved themselves with the development of the school. Mary II 's involvement with the Royal Hospital School is noted as "the darling object of her life". All 11 Houses at the Royal Hospital School are named in honour of a famous seafarer. The school has inter-house sporting events and there are opportunities to enter inter-school competitions. Some school alumni have also gone on to be professional athletes. The main sports at
2537-443: The modern-day Royal Hospital School traditions are associated with the Royal Navy or seafaring. For example, key naval events are celebrated, as the school has provision for sailing, and has a ceremonial guard and marching band. As well as standard school uniform, both boys and girls wear Naval uniforms for ceremonial occasions such as "Divisions." This is a ceremony in which each house forms two squads, Junior and Senior, and performs
2596-523: The monarch and, despite being commonly used as an unofficial second flag of Scotland, its use is restricted under an act passed in 1672 by the Parliament of Scotland . The historic Royal Standard of Scotland is used officially at Scottish royal residences, when the monarch is not in residence, and by representatives of the Crown, including the First Minister , Lord Lieutenants in their lieutenancies,
2655-514: The opening of a Heritage Centre, publication of a commemorative book and a formal dinner in the Painted Hall at Greenwich. In 2005 RHS was one of 50 of the country's leading independent schools which were found guilty of running an illegal price-fixing cartel which had allowed them to drive up fees for thousands of parents. Each school was required to pay a nominal penalty of £10,000, and all agreed to make ex-gratia payments totaling £3 million into
2714-471: The rank of warrant officer (first class). The Royal Hospital School has a distinctive musical tradition, with all pupils required to attend weekly congregation practice. The £3.6 million Reade Music School opened in 2008. The Royal Hospital School marching band is a perennial part of school life. The band is managed by a former member of the Royal Marines Band Service , and the band's style
2773-479: The roof of his car, as seen with the funerals of Diana, Princess of Wales (when the Queen Mother also flew her personal standard from her car) and that of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother , also, when a visiting Head of State on a state visit uses a car from the Royal Mews, his/her own flag is displayed. That said, when abroad, the standards of members of the family may well be flown: examples include Prince Charles,
2832-510: The royal family have personal standards, listed according to the line of succession: Queens consort of the British monarch are granted arms based on the Royal Standard and their own personal arms from before their marriage, or the arms of their family. In Scotland, a queen consort will use the Scottish version of the Royal Standard. They do not have different standards for the Commonwealth realms that have their own Royal Standards. Consorts of
2891-554: The same, displayed upon an inner shield). The direct heir to the Throne has several distinct standards and banners for use throughout the United Kingdom in representation of this position. William, Prince of Wales has five standards at use for his various roles and titles. Used in England and Northern Ireland, this standard was created in 1917. Used in Wales, this standard was created in 1962 at
2950-419: The school are as follows: The school has 96 acres of sports fields, an all-weather pitch, tennis and netball courts, squash courts, a sports hall, fitness suite, strength and conditioning room, martial arts studio, climbing wall, indoor pool, golf course, nearby equestrian facilities (Bylam Livery Stables) and the majority of the sailing programme is delivered at Alton Water that neighbours the school. Sailing
3009-504: The school's own shooting range. Similarly to CCF, all year 9 pupils are required to sign up the "Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme" as part of their Co-Curricular/CCF sessions. Expeditions for Bronze, Silver and Gold take place annually; with Bronze taking place locally, Silver taking place in the Peak District and with Gold taking place in Scotland (usually Rannoch Moor). The school was originally located at Greenwich Hospital , in what
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#17328447322143068-572: The school. Approximately 450 students board on a full-time, weekly or 3-night basis. It is one of the largest boarding schools in East Anglia. There are around 100 international students from 28 countries. The school has specialist staff for international students and provides English as an Additional Language . The school uses the National Curriculum Key Stages 3 (Years 7–9), 4 (Years 10–11), and 5 (Years 12–13), and provides
3127-463: The subsequent expansion were assisted by a large grant of over £61,000 by Lloyd's Patriotic Fund . Horatio, Lord Nelson , was, amongst very many others, a supporter. The school was expanded to take 1,000 pupils, both boys and girls, and in 1818 it was placed under the control of the Board of Admiralty . In April 1821 the school was placed under the administration of Greenwich Hospital , and in 1825 it became
3186-460: The suggestion of Prince Philip . Used in Scotland, this standard was created in 1974 at the suggestion of then Prince Charles . Used in Scotland, this is the ancient banner of the heir apparent to the King of Scots . Used in Cornwall, this is the ancient banner of the Duke of Cornwall. Historic Other members of the royal family have personal standards of their own. These are variants of
3245-559: The theoretical claim to the throne of France , a claim dropped in 1800 ). The Hanoverian association terminated in 1837 with the accession of Queen Victoria who, being a female , could not accede to Hanover. Famous Royal Standards of former British Monarchs include the Scotland Impaled Royal Standard of Queen Anne , the Hanover Quartered Royal Standards of King George I to George III , and
3304-468: Was begun in Clarence House, Paddington Green, but Thompson was rapidly overtaken by scandal insinuating fraud on his part. The school was taken under the leadership of a committee led by the Duke of Sussex , and then the Duke of Cumberland , and Mr Thompson was eventually acquitted of the charges and released, but by then the Duke of York conceived the idea of a "Military Asylum" and made plans, so it
3363-574: Was decided to continue the "British National Endeavour" school as a "Naval Asylum" with ambitious and progressive plans, but without Thompson. King George III gave it the title Royal Naval Asylum following the defeat of the combined French and Spanish Fleets by the British at the Battle of Trafalgar . After acquiring the Queen's House in Greenwich , and making substantial alterations, the school moved from Paddington to Greenwich in October 1807. This move, and
3422-490: Was in place until the mid-20th century. During this period, up until the 1950s, it was also mandatory for boys attending the school to pursue careers in the Royal or Merchant Navies. Consequently, the curriculum was heavily centered around maritime subjects. Although these requirements have been discontinued for several decades, the school continues to uphold certain naval traditions. These include wearing naval uniforms, conducting divisions (formal parades and march-pasts typical in
3481-473: Was originally located at Greenwich Hospital , but then moved in 1933 to East Anglia . During World War One , 1,000 former RHS pupils served on Royal Navy ships at the Battle of Jutland (31 May – 1 June 1916). At least 101 former RHS pupils died in that battle. The school is the only United Kingdom independent boarding school to be continuously granted the Queen's Banner . It also flies its own Admiralty-approved Royal Hospital School Blue Ensign . It
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