The original charter bearing this assent has since been lost, although in 1929 the governors of the school obtained a certified extract from the Patent Rolls. This requirement for the agreement of the Crown explains the legend "Founded in 1615 by Royal Charter" that appears in various places beneath the school name.
The original document that granted permission has been lost over time, but in 1929, the governors of the school obtained a verified copy from the Patent Rolls. This need for royal approval explains why the legend "Founded in 1615 by Royal Charter" is found in several places below the school's name.