Duke of Edinburgh announced as special guest for Royal Norfolk Show
Duke of Edinburgh announced as a guest for Royal Norfolk Show
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The Duke of Edinburgh has been announced as a guest for the Royal Norfolk Show this year.
He last attended the show ten years ago in 2014 and is set to attend this year's show on Thursday, June 27, where he will meet exhibitors, stewards and showgoers.
The Royal Family has long had a history with the RNS, and more than two decades ago, Prince Philip became its president for the 1999 event.
During his tour, Edward will have the opportunity to engage with many of the organisations promoting the work of young people in Norfolk, including the Education areas, performing arts, as well as livestock and equestrian competitions.
Prince Edward last attended the event in 2014
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Mark Nicholas, RNAA Managing Director said: “We are thrilled once again to be welcoming HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to our show.
“His Royal Highness is a champion of young people and we are delighted that he will be supporting the Show theme of Young Achievers.”
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Prince William with school children at last years event
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Last year Prince William attended the show as a surprise and spent time talking to school children.
It is held across two days at the Norfolk Showground just outside the city of Norwich in East Anglia.
It is tradition for a member of the Royal Family to attend the Royal Norfolk Show every year in a demonstration of their love of the countryside and rural life.
The Show runs for two days in the last week of June each year, with the first day yesterday seeing around 700 community champions being recognised thanks to King Charles's push for more community cohesion.
The Royal Family has long had a history with the RNS
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Last month Prince Edward and the Duchess of Edinburgh visited Scotland for a royal tour.
The royals visited the Isle of Coll, also known as ‘Katie Morag island’ from the children’s books about a red-headed girl living on a remote island in Scotland.
Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, met with the island’s six school pupils who sang a Gaelic song for them as they departed.
The Gaelic language continues to be taught to primary and high school students in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
The Isle of Coll, which spans 13 miles by three miles, has a population of only 171, according to census figures.