Received the Benjamin Franklin Medal 'for his work in scientific industrial development'

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to his right

Professor John Tomlinson, Chairman of Council and Sir David Attenborough to his right

Professor John Tomlinson, Chairman of Council and Sir David Attenborough to his right

Held on the same day as the presentation of the Benjamin Franklin Medal to Sir David Attenborough

Held on the same day as the presentation of the Benjamin Franklin Medal to Sir David Attenborough

Held on the same day as the presentation of the Benjamin Franklin Medal to Sir David Attenborough

Awarded to Dr Keith Simpson, Reader in Forensic Medicine to the University of London at Guy's Hospital Medical School, for his work 'Forensic Medicine' (third edition). Designed by David Mellor, the cup is raised in heavy gauge silver and treated with a hammered thickened edge. The body is almost round at the base, transforming into a square with full sides and radiused corners. The top edge of the cup is mounted with a triangular section gold wire and on the front face is mounted the emblem of the RSA carved in 18ct. yellow gold.

Awarded to P S Atiyah, Professor of English Law in the University of Oxford, for his work 'Promises, Morals and Law'. Designed and made by Thomas Dobbie, it is made of silver, with gilt and enamel stem, the enamel sections being individually fitted to a central core attached to the bowl.

Awarded to Professor Ronald Myles Dworkin, Quain Professor of Jurisprudence, University College London, for his book 'Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide'. Cup designed by Alex Brogden

Awarded to Professor Ronald Myles Dworkin, Quain Professor of Jurisprudence, University College London, for his book 'Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide'. Cup designed by Alex Brogden