Vice-Admiral Tim Laurence News and Information: October 2005-

[tommy100]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...s-husband.html

A rare interview from Tim in his role as Chairman of English Heritage

***

He is the chief custodian of more than 400 hallowed national sites — ranging from Stonehenge and the Battlefield of Hastings to Shropshire's Iron Bridge and Osborne House — not to mention all those blue plaques on the homes of bygone greats.

On his watch, the whole lot has been turned into a new charity. And it has never attempted anything quite like the new bridge to 'King Arthur's Castle'.

***

For example, he is adamant that the Government should slash VAT on conservation work.

'I would love to see VAT reduced on historic buildings. We've been fighting that battle for a long time.

'It would make a huge difference to the historic fabric of this country and it would provide a lot of extra jobs.'

He rattles off tourism statistics — £30 billion gross added value to the economy — and wishes ministers would listen. 'I'm pleading on behalf of the historic environment.

'I don't think the Government is "anti" but I think it could be more "pro". This is not a loss to the Treasury. There are benefits to the Treasury.'

***

'Everybody who marries a member of the Royal Family has to craft their own way of doing things,' says Sir Tim.

'There's no book of how to behave when you marry the Royal Family.' The experience has left him with a deep admiration for two royal consorts.

***

So is Albert his inspiration? He smiles and points to a more recent role model. 'I think I've gained more from the Duke of Edinburgh obviously because I know him very well.

He is somebody who has supported the Monarch, but also done a huge amount in his own right.

Think of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and the number of young people who have been through that.'

[MARG]

Terrific article. I have always admired him as a very practical military man. He was a breath of fresh air with his work on Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

It is not surprising that he admires the Duke of Edinburgh, the both seen to have the same "cut to the chase" approach to life, not to wait around and do things "the way they have always been done". Besides, Anne would never have married a spineless non-entity.

[Lemon Lyman]

I really enjoyed that article too. I had seen a programme about the bridge at Tintagel but didn’t realise he was involved. Very down to earth and likeable.

[EllieCat]

That was a great article. What a gentleman Sir Tim is.

[Hallo girl]

He has never sought the limelight for himself, just stayed quietly in the background, not a plus one to his wife. He has continued with his own work, only going public for his cause not himself.

[HereditaryPrincess]

I've always liked Sir Tim, too. He seems very down-to-earth and ordinary - someone I could easily strike a conversation with in a cafe.

[Heavs]

My brother in law met him through Princess Anne's work with the RYA and a close friend met him through the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Both said he was friendly, knowledgeable and professional.

I do think it's hard for someone where a role would be automatically defined if genders were reversed. A man becoming a full time royal to support and expand the work of his spouse and his own charitable interests is only permissible if she's the monarch or Crown Princess. He seems to have taken up causes which are close to his heart and interests and become an good advocate for them.

I do wonder, should the Monarchy survive that long, if Princess Charlotte's (entirely hypothetical) husband should be a full time royal considering her first cousin(s) on her father's side probably won't be.

[CyrilVladisla]

When did Sir Timothy become Chairman of English Heritage?

[JulieS]

Originally Posted by tommy100

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...s-husband.html

A rare interview from Tim in his role as Chairman of English Heritage

***

He is the chief custodian of more than 400 hallowed national sites — ranging from Stonehenge and the Battlefield of Hastings to Shropshire's Iron Bridge and Osborne House — not to mention all those blue plaques on the homes of bygone greats.

On his watch, the whole lot has been turned into a new charity. And it has never attempted anything quite like the new bridge to 'King Arthur's Castle'.

***

For example, he is adamant that the Government should slash VAT on conservation work.

'I would love to see VAT reduced on historic buildings. We've been fighting that battle for a long time.

'It would make a huge difference to the historic fabric of this country and it would provide a lot of extra jobs.'

He rattles off tourism statistics — £30 billion gross added value to the economy — and wishes ministers would listen. 'I'm pleading on behalf of the historic environment.

'I don't think the Government is "anti" but I think it could be more "pro". This is not a loss to the Treasury. There are benefits to the Treasury.'

***

'Everybody who marries a member of the Royal Family has to craft their own way of doing things,' says Sir Tim.

'There's no book of how to behave when you marry the Royal Family.' The experience has left him with a deep admiration for two royal consorts.

***

So is Albert his inspiration? He smiles and points to a more recent role model. 'I think I've gained more from the Duke of Edinburgh obviously because I know him very well.

He is somebody who has supported the Monarch, but also done a huge amount in his own right.

Think of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and the number of young people who have been through that.'

A great interview! He seems to be a nice man.

[iceflower]

Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence reviewed the Chelsea Pensioners on parade for the 330th Founder's Day yesterday, June 8:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** chelsea-pensioners: Founder’s Day returns to its full glory at the Royal Hospital Chelsea **

[An Ard Ri]

Its very rare to see Sir Timothy on a solo engagement

[Hallo girl]

Originally Posted by An Ard Ri

Its very rare to see Sir Timothy on a solo engagement

That is very true but I did notice he was more visible during The Princess Royals tour of Australia , at times I have wondered if she attended things on her own but recently he appears to be stepping forward.
Also outside Westminster Abbey for Philips Thanksgiving service he stopped to speak to some of the young people where as I always felt he held back for Anne to do this type of thing.

Do you think he will do a little more in public on his own to support the Queen.

[Somebody]

Maybe he has more time to spare now he is retired (well, he retired from the Navy over 10 years ago but has taken up some other activities that are relatively flexible but might change over time) - and he is happy to help out now others have dropped out, especially since his wife is expected to continue working and not slow down for the foreseeable future.

[tommy100]

Loved his joke about asking him to step in for Anne was like asking Harry Kane's wife to step in for him taking a penalty.

It always sounded like even after retiring from the Navy he was very bus being CEO or on the board of directors for various organisations etc, maybe he just has more time now. I think it does show the RF trust him (as they should after so long), it was noticeable as well that although not technically a "working member of the RF" he joined them all on the balcony at Trooping.

[Iluvbertie]

Originally Posted by An Ard Ri

Its very rare to see Sir Timothy on a solo engagement

An 'unofficial engagement' however as it wasn't in the CC.

[MARG]

Sir Timothy has been working for the government and the BRF since he" retired". He is chairman of the English Heritage Trust and was vice-chairman of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission until June 2019 along with many other charitable causes that we seem to only occasionally hear about.

Sir Timothy has earned his medals in the military and I would say the same of those bestowed by his M-I-L. Now it seems he is backing up his wife at official engagements and even performing official engagements on his own. His latest showed his dry with and humour.

https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=c34d5...lLmh0bWw&ntb=1

[iceflower]

Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence as Chairman of the English Heritage Trust hosted an evening in the circle of Stonehenge last week:



** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 **

[VictoriaB]

Originally Posted by MARG

Sir Timothy has been working for the government and the BRF since he" retired". He is chairman of the English Heritage Trust and was vice-chairman of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission until June 2019 along with many other charitable causes that we seem to only occasionally hear about.

Sir Timothy has earned his medals in the military and I would say the same of those bestowed by his M-I-L. Now it seems he is backing up his wife at official engagements and even performing official engagements on his own. His latest showed his dry with and humour.

https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=c34d5...lLmh0bWw&ntb=1

Thank you Marg, I was wondering where the Harry Kane quote came from. Sir Tim certainly has a lovely sense of humour.

[iceflower]

On April 27, Tim Laurence as the new President of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust visited Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway:


** twitter post **

[iceflower]

Vice-Admiral Tim Laurence has become Patron of the International Maritime Rescue Federation it was announced today:


** international-maritime-rescue.org: Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence appointed Patron of the International Maritime Rescue Federation **