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City of London Investment Trust PLC
16 June 2003


THE CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

16 June 2003




                    THE CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

                      New Non-Executive Director Appointed


The City of London Investment Trust plc announces the appointment of Mr Angus
Russell as a non-executive director, with effect from 1 July 2003.

Angus Russell is the Group Finance Director of Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc.



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For further information contact:

Job Curtis, Portfolio Manager
Tel: 020 7818 4367

Stephen Westwood
Head of Investment Trusts
Henderson Global Investors
Telephone: 020 7818 5517

Stephen Phillips
Investor Relations Manager
Henderson Global Investors
Telephone: 020 7818 6417

or

Vicki Staveacre
Henderson Press Office
Telephone: 020 7818 4222



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