Prince of Wales CART patron

IT IS being announced today, Wednesday 28th March, that His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, a long-time supporter of the waterways, will become the first Patron of the new Canal & River Trust.

Tony Hales, Chairman of British Waterways and the Canal & River Trust, enthused:

"We are absolutely delighted that The Prince of Wales has agreed to become the Canal & River Trust's founding Patron. As a passionate advocate for British heritage, nature, communities and tourism, The Prince will be an important voice of support for the Trust.

The Prince's patronage is further testimony to the incredible and wide-ranging support the Canal & River Trust has already received, and an important milestone in our journey towards establishing this exciting new charity."

Launched this summer

Though an exact date has not yet been given, the trust is expected to be launched this summer, taking over the waterways, museums and properties of British Waterways and The Waterways Trust in England and Wales.

Scotland's waterways will also be represented by the Prince of Wales, in his role as Patron of The Waterways Trust Scotland.