William and Kate are coming to the University of Manchester

They better be bringing baby George


On Friday the 14th October, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be visiting the University of Manchester for the first time.

The purpose of their visit is to tour the National Graphene Institute where they will view the world renowned cleanrooms and laboratories as well as meeting the industry partners and researchers who work in the building.

They will also view the world’s first ever graphene car that has been created at the institute.

To mark the occasion, Kate and Wills will seal a time capsule to be displayed within the building once construction is completed where there will be a commemorative plaque.

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President & Vice Chancellor of The University of Manchester, said: “Over the past 100 years the University has celebrated many achievements in science and engineering, from Rutherford splitting the atom to the isolation of graphene almost a century later.

“MECD will create a world-leading teaching, learning and research campus to develop the engineers, scientists and innovators of tomorrow and it is an honour to be joined by Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as we mark the commencement of the next milestone in the University’s campus masterplan”.