Royal Academy of Arts the 21st century it is considered less fashionable than in earlier centuries, and has been largely ignored by the Brit Artists and their patrons. But, Tracey Emin exhibited in the 2005 show. In March 2007 Emin accepted the Academy's invitation to become a Royal Academician, commenting in her weekly newspaper column that, "It doesn't mean that I have become more conformist; it means that the Royal Academy has become more open, which is healthy and brilliant." Anyone who wishes may submit pictures for inclusion in the summer exhibition; those selected are displayed alongside the works of the Academicians. Many of
Royal Academy of Engineering of Spain King Juan Carlos I granted the Academy of Engineering Royal status. Another equally important historical milestone took place on 11 December of the same year when H.M. the King presided over the public session in which Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo took possession of his seat as Honorary Member. On the initiative of the Royal Academy of Engineering, on 9 May 2005 the Pro Rebus Academiae Foundation was founded. The purpose of the foundation is to support the activities of the Royal Academy of Engineering and contribute to its maintenance by relying on the assistance of companies and institutions with an interest in