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Forest and Bird, Issue 147, 1 February 1963, Page 4

As we go to press advice has been received that Her Majesty the Queen has graciously granted permission for the Society to use the prefix "Royal" to its title. This is a distinction not lightly bestowed and very few organisations are being so honoured these days. Those who are chosen receive it in recognition of long and distinguished service to the community in their respective fields, they must be of acknowledged stability, and their activities must be nation-wide. The bestowal of the title is indeed an epoch-making occasion and will be remembered as one of the milestones in the history of the Society, especially as it, coincides with the Royal Visit (actually the advice was received on the day of the Queen's arrival in Wellington] and our Fortieth Anniversary. We remind members, however, that this high honour, besides adding lustre and prestige to the Society, carries with it the responsibility of proving ourselves worthy of it. Let us make the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated a real live organisation to which members will be proud to belong.