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Photos of Coronation celebrations at Salisbury Cathedral

The Coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort was screened at Salisbury Cathedral, followed by festivities.



Watch the Coronation at Salisbury Cathedral

Watch the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort live on the big screen at Salisbury Cathedral and party with Swing Unlimited Big Band afterwards. Salisbury Cathedral is screening the Coronation and the Coronation Procession live from 09.30 on Saturday 6 May. This most historic of Anglican services, which dates back to […]



Her Majesty The Queen’s legacy lives on in Wiltshire as tree planting ceremony takes place

The first of three special trees from The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) Tree of Trees initiative has been presented by the Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire in Trowbridge at a special ceremony. The John of Gaunt School in Trowbridge has been presented with a Betula Pendula tree (weeping birch) which stood tall outside Buckingham Palace on a […]



HM Lord Lieutenant pays respects at Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

HM Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire and Swindon, Mrs Sarah Rose Troughton, paid her deepest personal respects and said her final goodbye to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, at the historic monarch’s funeral in Westminster Abbey yesterday (19 September). The Lord Lieutenant was a guest alongside her husband Mr Peter Troughton CVO CBE, joining world […]



The Duchess of Cornwall will open Chalke Valley History Festival

The Duchess of Cornwall will introduce the first event of The Daily Mail Chalke Valley History Festival 2022, ‘Rediscovering Women in History’, a discussion between authors Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir. On arrival, The Duchess will be received by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Mrs Sarah Troughton and welcomed to the Festival by Cllr Tom Hitchings, […]



Photos of Celebration: A Festival of Flowers

The festival at Salisbury Cathedral is themed around the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the Cathedral’s past and present, with a strong emphasis on the environment as well. Centrepieces are a replica of the Queen’s Coronation Robe created with dyed grasses and gilded dried plant material, and the Royal Nursery re-imaged in pastel colours, using a […]



Her Majesty The Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee

With Her Majesty The Queen’s official Jubilee celebrations less than three months away, residents of Wiltshire are being encouraged to get involved in this truly historic occasion. There are many ways to participate ranging from the lighting of Beacons to holding a traditional tea party. Wiltshire Council is also reminding people to ensure they notify […]



The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Salisbury to support its recovery

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Salisbury on Friday 22 June to support the recovery programme underway in the city following the nerve agent attack earlier in the year. Their Royal Highnesses will meet local businesses and people in the city centre before joining a reception in the Guildhall to […]



HRH The Duchess of Cornwall to open new Marlborough school

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall will be paying a special visit to pupils at Marlborough St Mary’s C.E. School this month when she officially opens the school. HRH will visit the school on Tuesday 30 January and will meet the Headteacher Anne Schwodler and Governors Mark Thomas (Chair) and Amanda Carver before enjoying […]



Duchess of Cornwall visits Bowood House and Malmesbury

The Duchess of Cornwall visited two Wiltshire destinations on 7th December. As Patron of The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, she attended the Bowood House Christmas Extravaganza which was helping to raise funds for the charity. She was met by Lord and Lady Lansdowne on arrival, then met the Director of the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust […]