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The Royal Society of Saint George, California Branch Presents

Professor Lingyun Xiang with the Inaugural “Chairman’s Legacy Award”

On April 26, 2026 local time, The Royal Society of Saint George, California Branch held its St. George’s Day Celebration and Awards Ceremony at the Jonathan Club Reagan Room in Los Angeles, United States. The Society formally presented Professor Lingyun Xiang with the inaugural Chairman’s Legacy Award.In recognition of his distinguished service, long-standing support and steadfast devotion to the work of the Society.

The Royal Society of Saint George, California Branch “formally recognized” Professor Lingyun Xiang’s distinguished service and steadfast devotion to The Royal Society of Saint George, California Branch, and was honored to confer upon him the inaugural “Chairman’s Legacy Award.”

This honor is intended to thank Professor Lingyun Xiang for his exemplary contributions, especially his exceptional commitment to the Society’s work, including member engagement, event planning and execution, and the advancement of the Society’s charitable and humanitarian endeavors. Professor Lingyun Xiang’s diligence, loyalty and unfailing dedication have made a substantial contribution to the strength and standing of the Society, and are highly valued by those whom the Society serves. 

The Royal Society of Saint George is one of the United Kingdom’s historic patriotic societies. The Society is known as “The Premier Patriotic Society of England.” Founded in 1894, incorporated by Royal Charter and under the patronage of King Charles III, the California Branch has long been committed to carrying forward the spirit of Saint George, promoting British-American cultural exchange, community service, charitable cooperation and international friendship.

Photographs from the ceremony show Professor Lingyun Xiang attending the event in formal black attire and receiving the honorary certificate and crystal trophy on site. The certificate and trophy inscriptions show the presenting organization as “The Royal Society of Saint George,” the award title as “Chairman’s Legacy Award,” the recipient as Lingyun Xiang, and the award date as April 26, 2026.

During the award presentation, Ratu Muda Princess Karen Cantrell introduced the honoree to guests and presented the honorary certificate to Professor Lingyun Xiang. As the Society’s newly established and first-presented chairman-level honor, this award is intended to recognize individuals who have made sustained contributions to the Society’s mission, member cohesion, event execution, charitable endeavors and humanitarian service.

Fiona Ma, California’s 34th State Treasurer and a 2026 candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California, poses with Professor Lingyun Xiang at the event.

Notably, Fiona Ma, California’s 34th State Treasurer and a 2026 candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California, attended the St. George’s Day Celebration and Awards Ceremony and served as the keynote speaker. Photographs from the event show Fiona Ma and Professor Lingyun Xiang posing together in front of The Royal Society of Saint George, California Branch backdrop.

As an important public official in California, Fiona Ma has long been active in public finance, state government governance, economic development and community affairs. Her attendance as keynote speaker not only raised the public profile of the event, but also created a closer connection between the St. George’s Day Celebration and topics of local public governance, community cooperation and international exchange in California.