<p>➀ Professor Michele Dougherty from Imperial College London becomes the UK’s first female Astronomer Royal, a historic role advising the Monarch on astronomical matters; </p><p>➁ She emphasizes promoting public engagement with astronomy and its relevance to everyday life, while retaining her positions at STFC and the Institute of Physics; </p><p>➂ The position was previously held by cosmologist Lord Rees, who is now retiring from the role.</p>