[citation needed] In June 2009, she was appointed a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to local and national Further Education.

[citation needed] The Princess Royal officially opened Leicester College's flagship Abbey Park Campus on 12 May 2009.

It is also home to the college's Technology and Engineering Centre which is based opposite the main campus buildings.

The vocational home of the college, Freemen's Park has a professional hair and beauty salon, working kitchens which supply a bistro and silver service restaurant and construction workshops where learners can train in plumbing, brickwork, woodwork, painting and decorating.

[citation needed] Renamed Upper Brown Street, the venue is a showcase for live music and performances.