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The Kings's Scholarships (or Queen's Scholarships) are forty-eight scholarships (eight per year until Sixth Form, then twelve per year) at Westminster School, (re)founded in 1560 by Queen Elizabeth I. The scholars take part in each coronation in Westminster Abbey, acclaiming the new monarch by shouting "Vivat". [1]
A King's Scholar is a foundation scholar (elected on the basis of good academic performance and usually qualifying for reduced fees) of one of certain public schools.
Sep 30, 2022 · For the first time since 1951, King’s Scholars have been inducted into the College of St Peter, by the Dean of Westminster. At a service on Friday 30 September, the School’s 12 new Scholars joined the Abbey community by presenting their credentials to the Dean of Westminster.
King's Scholarships. King’s Scholarships are the School’s much-coveted academic scholarships. The Scholarships, which are not means-tested, were originally established by Henry VIII and were more formally affirmed by Elizabeth I in 1560 – the historic link with the Royal Family continues today.
At a coronation, when the crown touches the Monarch’s head, it is the Scholars who hail the King or Queen thrice in chorus with the words ‘Vivat Rex’ (or ‘Regina’).
Oct 11, 2022 · King’s Scholars have been admitted to Westminster School for the first time since 1951. For the past seven decades, the scholars have been known as Queen’s scholars, following a tradition of changing their name between King and Queen to reflect the current monarch.
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A King's Scholar is a foundation scholar (elected on the basis of good academic performance and usually qualifying for reduced fees) of one of certain public schools.
