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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal is introduced to Prof. John Ludden, Executive Director BGS

Introductions by the Lord Lieutentant of Nottinghamshire to county dignitaries.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal is introduced to Ian Jackson, BGS Chief of Operations. Prof. Denis Peach, Chief Scientist to his left.

Ian Jackson explains 'the map that changed the world' - the William Smith 1815 map to HRH The Princess Royal.

Geologists Kathryn Goodenough, Bob Thomas and Colm Jordan present UK and international mapping work to HRH The Princess Royal in the atrium.

Ed Wallis, Chair, NERC Executive Board closing speech stressing the important work that BGS does for the UK's economy and environment.

HRH The Princess Royal and Ian Jackson exit the William Smith Building.