The “carbuncle” speech, made when Charles Correa received his RIBA gold medal in 1984 (Analysis May 17), was made at Hampton Court Palace (not the Mansion House) as the wonderful setting for the RIBA’s 150th anniversary.

Correa, Prince Charles and Manser

Source: Richard Young

Correa, Prince Charles and Manser at 1984 RIBA Gold Medal ceremony.

I was there as Eastern Region Chairman — the table decorations looked like Grinling Gibbons carvings and the fireworks were all gold and silver — stunning. Not the most appropriate moment for delivering that speech!

Patricia Stewart
Essex

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