In February of this year Sir Hugh Casson became the 20th President of the Royal Academy. Tonight he invites you to join his guests at the annual dinner which marks the beginning of the Summer Exhibition.
HRH The Duke of Gloucester will be replying to the Loyal Toast.
Before dinner those privileged to attend this famous occasion have a chance to view the exhibition which opens to the public on Saturday.
Introduced by Philip Oakes.
An Outside Broadcast recorded earlier this evening at Burlington House.