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UVA and Presidential Precinct Host Prince Charles in Washington, D.C. HRH Prince Charles Discusses Rule of Law in the 21st Century at Magna Carta Global Issues Forum
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from 20 nations worldwide met with dignitaries and policy experts representing business, government, academia and civil society to grapple with issues about law, the economy, gender equality, climate change and conflict. The day culminated in a roundtable dialogue between Prince Charles and young leaders on a range of issues related to the rule of law in their home countries. The heir to the throne also toured the National Archives Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom and viewed the original 1297 iteration of the Magna Carta. The seminal document is on loan to the National Archives from its owner, David Rubenstein. Dean Robert F. Bruner described the loan as a shining example of Rubenstein’s patriotic philanthropy before the Caryle Group co-founder’s keynote address at the fourth annual Darden Private Equity Conference on 17 April (see Page 9).
PHOTO: PRESIDENTIAL PRECINCT
uring a three-day trip to the United States with his wife, Camilla, His Royal Highness Prince Charles spoke with global leaders at the Magna Carta 2015: Global Empowerment Through Rule of Law forum in Washington, D.C. The University of Virginia and its Presidential Precinct partners hosted the event, which took place 18 March. Darden Professor Gregory B. Fairchild (MBA ’92), one of the academics present, moderated a panel discussion, Magna Carta of the Future: Challenges Emerging Leaders Face. “Here we have an 800-year-old document, created by King John during a crisis, that became the legal basis for democracy,” said Fairchild. “Using a Socratic approach, I led a discussion about the relevance of this document in contemporary society.” Throughout the half-day forum, young leaders
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THE DARDEN REPORT
When Professor Fairchild heard Prince Charles was going to be attending the forum, he knew there would be significantly more energy and anxiety surrounding the event. “After the formal greetings, before escorting Prince Charles into the room, I said, ‘Everyone’s been thinking for weeks about the questions they’d love to ask you,’” said Fairchild. “He politely smiled, didn’t say a word, and gave me a nod and a look as if to say, ‘I do this all the time, young man.’ “And then we stepped into the room and he graciously charmed the crowd. It was cool to see and play a part,” Fairchild said.
LEFT: On 18 March, Professor Fairchild met with Prince Charles at the Magna Carta 2015: Global Empowerment Through Rule of Law forum held at the National Archives.