New member afternoon ceremony - 2 December 2025

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There will be refreshments on arrival, heritage and garden tours, and a celebratory reception afterwards.</p> <p>This ceremony will take place at the Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE.</p> <h4 class="field field-name-title-field field-type-text field-label-hidden">Booking</h4> <p>We advise that you book early to avoid disappointment. Check out our FAQs tab for any questions you may have regarding the booking process.</p> </div> <div class="text-block__image-col text-block__image-col--image-right"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event-details__tab tab-pane fade" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-event-3" id="tab-event-3" aria-expanded="false" tab-index="1"> <div class="container-xl"> <div class="event-details__tab-inner agenda-block"> <div class="agenda-session"> <div class="agenda-session__title-section"> <p class="agenda-session__super-heading">10.30am</p> <p class="agenda-session__session-name">Registration opens</p> </div> <div class="agenda-session__detail-section"> <ul> <li>Registration opens and welcome drinks served.</li> <li>Gowning opens.</li> <li>Photography opens.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-session"> <div class="agenda-session__title-section"> <p class="agenda-session__super-heading">11.00am</p> <p class="agenda-session__session-name">Crèche opens</p> </div> <div class="agenda-session__detail-section"> <ul> <li>If you wish to book your child into the crèche you must book in advance as places are limited.</li> <li>To find out more information please visit the optional extras tab.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-session"> <div class="agenda-session__title-section"> <p class="agenda-session__super-heading">12.00am</p> <p class="agenda-session__session-name">Gong chimes</p> </div> <div class="agenda-session__detail-section"> <ul> <li><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW257660571 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="Table Paragraph">New members should proceed to the library when they hear the gong.</span></li> <li><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW257660571 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="Table Paragraph"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW212920336 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="Table Paragraph" 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begins.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="agenda-session"> <div class="agenda-session__title-section"> <p class="agenda-session__super-heading">1.30pm</p> <p class="agenda-session__session-name">Celebratory reception</p> </div> <div class="agenda-session__detail-section"> <ul> <li>A celebratory reception will follow the ceremony.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event-details__tab tab-pane fade" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-event-5" id="tab-event-5" aria-expanded="false" tab-index="1"> <div class="accordion-block top-bottom-spacing colour-theme-white"> <div class="container-xl"> <div class="accordion" id="accordion1381aaac-e68b-4127-ad18-709ab1299f78"> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading1"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-1381aaac-e68b-4127-ad18-709ab1299f78-1" aria-expanded="false" 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adult guests - £78</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ceremony and reception - 4 adult guest - £104</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading3"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-1381aaac-e68b-4127-ad18-709ab1299f78-3" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-1381aaac-e68b-4127-ad18-709ab1299f78-3"> Child guest tickets </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-1381aaac-e68b-4127-ad18-709ab1299f78-3" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading3" data-bs-parent="#accordion1381aaac-e68b-4127-ad18-709ab1299f78"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p style="text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·       </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ceremony and reception (1-12 years old) - £0</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event-details__tab tab-pane fade" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-event-6" id="tab-event-6" aria-expanded="false" tab-index="1"> <div class="accordion-block top-bottom-spacing colour-theme-white"> <div class="container-xl"> <div class="accordion" id="accordiona1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706"> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading1"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-1" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-1"> Ceremony </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-1" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading1" data-bs-parent="#accordiona1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706"> <div class="accordion-body"> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">New members will be asked to take their seats in the Dorchester Library promptly at <strong>12.00pm</strong> following the sounding of the gong.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It is important you sit in the correct seat as you will be called up to the stage in alphabetical order by surname.</span></li> <li>You will be given a briefing at <strong>12.15pm</strong><strong style="font-size: 12pt;"> </strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">before the ceremony begins.</span></li> <li>The ceremony will begin at <strong>12.30pm</strong><strong style="font-size: 12pt;"> </strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and we ask that all members are punctual as it is difficult to admit anyone once proceedings have commenced.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Only one adult guest per new member will be permitted to watch the ceremony from the Dorchester Library gallery.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A link will also be made in the week prior to the ceremony so that family and friends can watch from home.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading2"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-2" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-2"> Celebratory reception </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-2" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading2" data-bs-parent="#accordiona1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706"> <div class="accordion-body"> <ul> <li>Following the ceremony, we will host a celebratory reception.</li> <li>New members can attend the reception for free, please select the ticket option New member – attending ceremony + reception</li> <li>All guest tickets include attendance to the celebratory reception, tickets must be pre-booked and paid for in advanced.</li> <li>A guest ticket to the reception costs £26 per guest aged 12 and over.</li> <li>Children under 12 are welcome at the reception and are free of charge.</li> <li>Please advise us of any dietary requirements in advance so that these can be accommodated.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading3"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-3" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-3"> Guest tickets </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-3" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading3" data-bs-parent="#accordiona1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706"> <div class="accordion-body"> <ul> <li>All members are invited to bring a <strong>maximum </strong>of 4 guests to watch the ceremony.</li> <li>All new members and guests must be pre-registered, we cannot accommodate any additional guests on the day.</li> <li>Children are welcome and those over 1 are included in your guest count.</li> <li>We do have crèche facilities available at this ceremony, however places are limited.</li> <li>One guest per new member will be able to watch the ceremony from the balcony of the Dorchester Library. <strong>Due to health and safety children are not permitted to view the ceremony from the balcony. For new members bringing one adult guest and one child they will both need to view the ceremony from one of our lecture theatres.</strong></li> <li>All other guests will be invited to watch the ceremony via live stream into one of our lecture theatres.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading4"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-4" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-4"> Certificates </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-4" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading4" data-bs-parent="#accordiona1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p>For the purpose of the ceremony, we will be issuing sample certificates. If you have not received your official certificate already, they are being issued out by our examinations team via post. To receive an update on the status of your certificate please contact the team on <a href="mailto:diplomas.queries@mrcpuk.org">diplomas.queries@mrcpuk.org</a> or you can also contact the college directly using the following phone number +44 (0)20 3075 1550.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading5"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-5" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-5"> Visa letters </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-a1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706-5" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading5" data-bs-parent="#accordiona1f60eb8-1492-4e7c-8688-2a19d05a4706"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">If you require further support for your visa application to attend our ceremony, we provide a headed confirmation letter of your booking once it is fully complete. If this has not been received after booking, please contact </span><a href="mailto:ceremonies.queries@rcp.ac.uk">ceremonies.queries@rcp.ac.uk</a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1b2840;"> where a member of our team will be able to re-issue this for you.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event-details__tab tab-pane fade" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-event-7" id="tab-event-7" aria-expanded="false" tab-index="1"> <div class="accordion-block top-bottom-spacing colour-theme-white"> <div class="container-xl"> <div class="accordion" id="accordion5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506"> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading1"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-1" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-1"> Crèche </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-1" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading1" data-bs-parent="#accordion5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506"> <div class="accordion-body"> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">We are pleased to offer a crèche facility at this new member ceremony, it will be open from <strong>11.00am – 2.00pm.</strong></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #1b2840; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">The crèche is run by experienced staff from Pop up, Party and Play who will care for and entertain your children.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #1b2840; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">The crèche can offer limited places to children between the ages of <strong>3 months</strong> and <strong>12 years.</strong></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #1b2840; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">If you wish to book your child into the crèche you must book in advance as places are limited.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #1b2840; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">There is a <strong>£30 </strong>charge per child which must be paid in advance</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #1b2840; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Children placed in the crèche who are over 1 years are included in your 4 guest tickets.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #1b2840; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Please add your child’s name and age in the access requirements box during the booking process.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading2"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-2" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-2"> Photography </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-2" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading2" data-bs-parent="#accordion5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506"> <div class="accordion-body"> <ul> <li>Tempest will be providing the photography services for the ceremony.</li> <li>The photography studio will be in the <strong>Council Chamber</strong> from <strong>10.30am.</strong></li> <li>If you choose to have photographs taken you need to attend within the pre-stated times, there is no need to book in advance.</li> <li>It will not be possible to be photographed with your actual certificate before the ceremony, but you will be presented with a certificate case to be held for any photographs (this case will be cleaned between use).</li> <li>Tempest will take a photograph of each new member receiving their certificate from the president.</li> <li><strong>Payment for photography must be paid at the time and the contractual agreement is between yourself and Tempest</strong></li> <li><strong>For more information or any queries relating to photography please contact Tempest Graduation on 01736 751 855.</strong></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading3"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-3" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-3"> Gowning </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-3" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading3" data-bs-parent="#accordion5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506"> <div class="accordion-body"> <ul> <li>Tempest will be present to facilitate gown hire for the ceremony.</li> <li>You will be able to collect your gown in the <strong>Linacre Room </strong>from <strong>10.30am.</strong></li> <li>Members will be able to hire gowns to be worn during the ceremony or for the official photography, however it is not compulsory.</li> <li>Gown hire costs <strong>£45</strong> and can be ordered and paid for on the day, pre-ordering is not required but will be <a href="https://rcp.graduategowning.co.uk">available on the Tempest website</a> 1 week before the ceremony. You will need to provide your RCP code in order to pre-book a gown.</li> <li>Gowns will need to be returned to the Linacre room ahead of leaving the premises.</li> <li>Payment for gown hire must be paid at the time and the contractual agreement is between yourself and Tempest.</li> <li>For more information or any queries relating to gowning please contact Tempest Graduation by email <strong><a href="mailto:info@graduategowning.co.uk">info@graduategowning.co.uk</a></strong> or by phone 01736 751 855.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading4"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-4" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-4"> Garden tours </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-4" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading4" data-bs-parent="#accordion5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506"> <div class="accordion-body"> <ul> <li>We will be offering new members and their guests the opportunity to be taken on tours of our garden, guided by our garden fellows.</li> <li>Pre-booking is not required.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading5"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-5" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-5"> Heritage tours </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506-5" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading5" data-bs-parent="#accordion5abe9b02-c9fe-4f52-82b8-e1e305b7d506"> <div class="accordion-body"> <ul> <li>We will be offering members and their guests the opportunity to be taken on a heritage tour, guided by the Archive and Museum Services team.</li> <li>Tour times will be confirmed prior to the ceremony.</li> <li>Pre-booking is not required, please arrive 5 minutes before the time you wish to attend to join in on the tour.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event-details__tab tab-pane fade" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-event-8" id="tab-event-8" aria-expanded="false" tab-index="1"> <div class="accordion-block top-bottom-spacing colour-theme-white"> <div class="container-xl"> <div class="accordion-block__info"> <h2 class="accordion-block__info-title">Frequently asked questions</h2> </div> <div class="accordion" id="accordionc78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972"> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading1"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-1" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-1"> How do I add a guest onto my booking? </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-1" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading1" data-bs-parent="#accordionc78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p style="margin-left: 18.0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong>There is a maximum of 4 guests per new member.</strong></p> <p style="margin-left: 18.0pt;" class="MsoNormal">Please email <a href="mailto:ceremonies.queries@rcp.ac.uk">ceremonies.queries@rcp.ac.uk</a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> and include the name of the guest you would like to bring along with any dietary requirements if applicable. Can you please also let us know if any of the extra guests are children so that we can add the correct ticket rates onto the booking.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 18.0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As soon as we have received the above, we can update your booking and get a payment link sent to you.</span></p> <p style="text-indent: 18.0pt;" class="MsoNormal">The cost for an adult guest ticket is £26.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading2"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-2" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-2"> Can I bring more than my 4 guests? </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-2" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading2" data-bs-parent="#accordionc78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p>Unfortunately, we are unable to exceed 4 guests per new member at our ceremonies. This is due to capacity and safety issues but also to ensure fairness among our members. All ceremonies will be available via live stream so friends and family can watch live at home.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading3"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-3" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-3"> How do I change the name of my guest to another? </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-3" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading3" data-bs-parent="#accordionc78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p>Please email <a href="mailto:ceremonies.queries@rcp.ac.uk">ceremonies.queries@rcp.ac.uk</a> to let us know which guest you would like to change and the new guests name along with any dietary requirements if applicable. we can update your booking and send a new confirmation email across to you.</p> <p>If the new guest is a child, please let us know and provide their age. Please note children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the ceremony room, if you are bringing one adult guest and one child they will both need to view the ceremony via live stream from one of our lecture theatres.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading4"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-4" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-4"> I want to cancel my booking, what is your cancellation policy? </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-4" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading4" data-bs-parent="#accordionc78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p>If you would like to cancel your booking, please review our cancellation policy below and then email us at <a href="mailto:ceremonies.queries@rcp.ac.uk">ceremonies.queries@rcp.ac.uk</a> to let us know how you wish to proceed.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Your booking including for guests, is a contract. If payment has not been received within 21 days of the event, the RCP reserves the right to cancel your booking.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Cancellations and requests to amend your confirmed booking must be made in writing to ceremonies.queries@rcp.ac.uk. Where fees have been paid, the following cancellation charges will apply:</p> <p style="text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span>No refunds will be issued for any tickets that cost £15 or less</p> <p style="text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span>A full refund will be issued where you cancel within 7 days of completing your booking (providing your event is more than 21 days away).</p> <p style="text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span>A full refund, minus an administration fee of £15, will be issued if you cancel after 8 days of completing your booking but more than 21 days before the event.</p> <p style="text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span>No refunds will be issued within 21 days of the event date.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Within 21 days of the event date, the following option is available:</p> <p style="text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;" class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span>Transfer your ticket to another ceremony date. If you wish to transfer to a waiting list for another ceremony, your place will be refunded, minus an administration fee of £15.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Within 7 working days of the event – no refunds or amends can be made to bookings.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The RCP reserves the right to change the programme and/or speakers at any time and without prior notice. It also reserves the right in its absolute discretion to cancel the event, in which case a full refund will be issued for your booking. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">The RCP is not responsible for refunding the cost of pre-booked travel or accommodation and would recommend taking out suitable insurance to include the impact from strike action.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Updated: 31 July 2024</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading5"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-5" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-5"> What is the nearest hotel to the Royal College of Physicians? </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-5" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading5" data-bs-parent="#accordionc78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The closest hotel is Melia White House Hotel which is about a 5-10minute walk to the college.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">More information on the hotel can be found here: </span><a href="https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/london/melia-white-house">https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/london/melia-white-house</a></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">There is also a Travelodge beside Euston station which is around a 20-25 minute walk to the college.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">More information on the hotel can be found here: </span></p> <p><a href="https://www.travelodge.co.uk/uk/london/euston/index.html">https://www.travelodge.co.uk/uk/london/euston/index.html</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading6"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-6" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-6"> How do I book onto a ceremony if it is already fully booked? </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-6" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading6" data-bs-parent="#accordionc78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If the ceremony you would like to attend is fully booked you can join the waitlist and if we receive a cancellation and a space becomes available, we will get in touch with those who are listed on the waitlist to offer a spot.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Alternatively, we can add you to register of interest list for the 2026 ceremonies, should you be on the register of interest list, you will receive notification of these opening ahead of time. Please fill in this form to be on the list.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading7"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-7" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-7"> I am unable to attend a ceremony in 2025, how can I be notified of future ceremony dates? </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-7" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading7" data-bs-parent="#accordionc78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p>If you are unable to attend a ceremony in 2025 you can add your details to our <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=_UITNMt_rkqMJxSNJB3wR_w5nDyn8rFLj8JAqAVrFthUQkxRMkgwUTY0V0NVQTFaRTFHODdPVThKRC4u" data-anchor="?id=_UITNMt_rkqMJxSNJB3wR_w5nDyn8rFLj8JAqAVrFthUQkxRMkgwUTY0V0NVQTFaRTFHODdPVThKRC4u">register of interest list for 2026 ceremonies</a>. Please fill in this form, 2026 New member register of interest.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading8"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-8" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-8"> I have booked to attend a ceremony, how can I get my confirmation letter to support in my visa application? </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-8" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading8" data-bs-parent="#accordionc78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p>Please email your RCP number to <a href="mailto:ceremonies.queries@rcp.ac.uk">ceremonies.queries@rcp.ac.uk</a> and we will issue a confirmation letter to you.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading9"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-9" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-9"> How do I hire a gown for the ceremony? </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-9" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading9" data-bs-parent="#accordionc78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; background: white;">Regarding the gown hire, they are supplied by Tempest. The cost to hire a gown is £45, and we </span></span><span class="normaltextrun">advise you book in advance via the </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://links.uk.defend.egress.com/Warning?crId=65a66065163162dbff09cf9a&Domain=rcp.ac.uk&Lang=en&Base64Url=eNrLKCkpKLbS1y9KLtBLL0pMKU0sSU3PL8_LzEvXS87XK83WBwDhpAzC" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun">Tempest website</span></a><span class="normaltextrun">. </span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bookings will be opened 1–2 weeks before the ceremony. You will need to provide your RCP code in order for the team to find your record. We would also like to remind you that while most of the diplomates do opt in, gowns are not compulsory.</span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading10"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-10" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-10"> Is there a specific dress code for the ceremony? </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-10" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading10" data-bs-parent="#accordionc78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p>There is no formal dress code for our ceremony. New members have the option to hire a gown on the day through Tempest. While most diplomates choose to wear gowns, it is not mandatory; you may also wear traditional dress or black tie if you prefer. We recommend that guests dress in smart/business wear.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading11"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-11" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-11"> How do I book onto the garden and/or heritage and fortitude tours? </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-11" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading11" data-bs-parent="#accordionc78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1b2840;">We do not take bookings for tours so you will be able to just turn up to any tour you wish on the day. We will confirm which tours are available ahead of time.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading12"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-12" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-12"> Will the ceremony be recorded and how will I be able to watch it? </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-12" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading12" data-bs-parent="#accordionc78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1b2840;">The ceremony will be recorded and made available online. Before the ceremony, we will send an email to all delegates containing a link, which can be shared with family and friends to watch a live stream of the event. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1b2840;">After the ceremony, we will send another email to all delegates with a link to watch the recorded version.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h4 class="accordion-header" id="heading13"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-13" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-13"> I recently attended a new member ceremony but I didn’t get the chance to purchase the photos at the event, how do I go about purchasing them? </button> </h4> <div id="collapse-c78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972-13" class="accordion-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="heading13" data-bs-parent="#accordionc78bb733-e37d-4196-86ec-121a57abb972"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1b2840;">The photos including individual portraits and photo with the RCP President were all taken by Tempest. You should be able to purchase any photos that weren’t paid for on the day via their website you may need to use your RCP code as the reference number on the site. If you wish to speak with Tempest directly you can call them on 01736 751555 or place an enquiry via their website.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1b2840;">The group photo in the ceremony hall with all new members will be sent to you in a post ceremony email. </span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event-details__tab tab-pane fade" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-event-9" id="tab-event-9" aria-expanded="false" tab-index="1"> <div class="text-block top-bottom-spacing colour-theme-"> <div class="container-xl"> <div class="row text-block__row"> <div class="text-block__text-col rte-wrapper"> <h2 class="text-block__title">Useful contact information</h2> <ul> <li>Tempest (photography and gowning) - 01736 751 855.</li> <li>General ceremony queries - <a href="mailto:ceremonies.queries@rcp.ac.uk">ceremonies.queries@rcp.ac.uk</a>.</li> </ul> </div> <div 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