The charity said the donation would secure the future of a building where ‘kings dined and writers and politicians plotted’ Building in Covent Garden bequeathed to heritage charity to ensure 228-year institution remains ‘part of the city’s cultural life’ Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The charity said the donation would secure the future of a building where ‘kings dined and writers and politicians plotted’S1

• Building in Covent Garden bequeathed to heritage charity to ensure 228-year institution remains ‘part of the city’s cultural life’S2