Thursday 16 July 2015

Prince of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall Great Yorkshire Show HARROGATE July 2015

























































The  Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attended the 157th Annual Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate, North Yorkshire 
in July 2015.

After arriving by helicopter they were driven to the showground, where the Prince (as Patron) and Duchess toured the show. Walking around the Food Hall, Cattle and Sheep stands and sampling life at the best Agricultural Show in the Country!!

The weather as usual consisted of sunshine and showers.

The highlight was seeing the royal couple greet the crowds on the balcony of the Presidents Building before they recommenced their tour of the show.

The Show Director, Bill Cowling, stepped down after 10 years. And the Prince presented him with a Crook, specially made for him at the culmination of the royal visit.

All in all a grand day out!!

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Sunday 12 July 2015

Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Events LONDON July 10th 2015

















































In July 2015, a special event took place at Buckingham Palace to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
After the Guard Mounting by the Queen’s Colour Squadron – (the first time that the RAF has mounted consecutive Queen’s Guards) The Queen and members of the Royal Family watched a flypast of four Spitfires, two Hurricanes and four Typhoon jets.
This was followed by a Feu de Joie (‘Fire of Joy’) a rare celebratory cascade of rifle fire – and Three Cheers for The Queen with caps off, led by Air Vice-Marshal Richard Knighton, the Assistant Chief of the Air Staff.
The ceremony also involved ten Standards lined up facing the Balcony. Each consisting of military flags carried on poles – of Battle of Britain squadrons still serving in the RAF, as well as the RAF Central and Regiment bands.
Afterwards, seven members of the Royal Family attended a Reception and Lunch at the RAF Club in Piccadilly. 

Leaving the lunch Prince Philip had changed into a lounge suit (as he had engagements in Yorkshire to attend), and Prince Edward gallantly held his wife's hand to help her down the stairs.

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