Episode 2 of 3
Issuance of the Royal Charter
- When
- 16 October 1841
- Where
- Kingston, Ontario
Queen Victoria issued a royal charter on 16 October 1841, formally establishing Queen's College at Kingston through the Church of Scotland.
The charter was issued through Queen Victoria, establishing the institution as Queen's College. This legal act created the foundational governance structures, including the Board of Trustees and the Senate, which were established under the Royal Charter of 1841.
Sources
- Queen's University at Kingston Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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