HRH The Duke of Kent Joins Wellington College for Celebration of Co-education

We were honoured to welcome HRH The Duke of Kent to our Celebration of Co-education through the Arts at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London earlier this month.  

His Royal Highness met with students and Old Wellingtonians before watching an uplifting performance that brought our community together on stage.  

With an equal cast of girls and boys, the evening featured student-written dramatic moments woven through music, dance and live performance, alongside inspiring contributions from Old Wellingtonian musicians Nerina Pallot (Ap 92), Michael Ahomka-Lindsay (Hg 15), Bea Wheeler (A 22), Hayley Canham (O 20) and Ed Harcourt (Bl 96), telling the story of our journey to co-education. 

Marking 50 years of co-education, and half a century since the first nine girls joined Apsley House in 1975, the event was a joyful and memorable milestone for the College, celebrating both our heritage and the creative energy that continues to shape Wellington today. 

Reflecting on the evening, current student Millie (12 O) described it as “a momentous celebration… a testament to co-education at its best,” adding that she was “blown away by the breadth of talent on show.” Old Wellingtonian Michael Ahomka-Lindsay (Hg 15) praised it as “a wholesome celebration of talent and dedication to the arts.” 

What made the evening especially meaningful was the spirit behind the scenes, with students supporting one another and Old Wellingtonians generously offering encouragement and advice throughout, in a true reflection of the Wellington community.