IHGS Diploma

Yesterday, 17th July 2026, we went to Canterbury to the Institute of Heraldic & Genealogical Studies where I was presented with my Diploma certificate.

There was a marquee in the walled garden where we had a buffet lunch, it was an opportunity to meet my tutor, other tutors and other students who were also being presented with certificates.

This was the culmination of 6 years of study and a very happy moment in time.

Professor Turi King was also there being presented with the Julian Bickerstaff medal for outstanding contributions to genealogy and genetic genealogy (King Richard III / BBC2 DNA Family Secrets).

I'm looking forward to going to a talk at Colchester Charter Hall by Professor Turi King next month.

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I could now put the letters "Dip.Gen" after my name.  

My certificate which is now framed