Charter & Statutes
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Status:
Current
Category:
Governance
Owner:
Office of the Chairman & College Secretariat
Approval date:
22 March 2018
Approved by:
College Council
King's College London was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington.
A Supplemental Charter and the current Statutes were approved by the Privy Council on 18 May 2023. The current Charter defines the objects, functions and powers of the University and was granted by King Charles III on 18 May 2023.
Further information on the foundation of the University is available from King's College London Archives.
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Document profile
Status:
Current
Category:
Governance
Owner:
Office of the Chairman & College Secretariat
Approval date:
22 March 2018
Approved by:
College Council