Quincentenary Royal Visit

St John's College was honoured to receive a visit from The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh on Wednesday 27 April 2011.

The visit marks ongoing celebrations of the College's 500^th birthday this year. With the Royal Standard flying over the College, The Queen visited the newly restored foundations of the original medieval chapel and unveiled a commemorative plaque. The royal party also listened to an excellent performance by St John's College Choir before attending lunch with Fellows and students in the  Combination Room.

In the afternoon, The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh joined over a thousand students, Fellows and members of staff for a Garden Party on the College Backs. To complete the day, The Queen cut a special 500^th birthday cake and departed the College to the avid flag-waving of pupils from St John's College School.