The Queen has become the royal patron of a museum at the birthplace of the Brontë sisters.
Her Majesty opened the site in Thornton, Bradford, to the public in May 2025. On the first anniversary of its opening, staff received a letter from Buckingham Palace confirming that the Queen had accepted their invitation to become royal patron.
Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë, as well as their brother Branwell, were all born in the house on Market Street between 1816 and 1820.
After a fundraising campaign, the former family home was turned into a community-owned museum, education centre and cafe called Brontë Birthplace, which opened its doors following the Queen’s visit.
Sarah West, a volunteer at the site who met the Queen at the time, said: “One of the joys of volunteering at the Brontë Birthplace is meeting fascinating people from all over the world who come to discover where the Brontë story began.
“Having the opportunity to meet Her Majesty during her visit was a wonderful experience, and it is fantastic news that she has chosen to become our royal patron.”
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