Charles III is the new King of England but many in Northampton will have happy memories of four visits he made to the town in recent years as Prince of Wales.
His Royal Highness travelled to the town to see Tricker’s and Crockett & Jones shoe factories in 2019 and 2013, Mereway Community College and Upton Fields Primary schools in 2007 and 2006 — and shared a cuppa with Debbie Harding on the sofa in her new home in Upton.
We’ve dipped into the Chronicle & Echo archives to dig out a few photos from the Royal occasions.
5. When the future King visited Northampton
Children ready to greet the Prince of Wales at Upton Meadows School Photo: Tracey Chambers
6. Remember when the future King visited Northampton?
Prince Charles spent time at Upton eco housing, enjoying a walk around and meet and greet with the locals Photo: Louise O'Callaghan
7. Remember when the future King visited Northampton?
Prince Charles watches a lesson with children at Upton Meadows school Photo: Louise O'Callaghan
8. Remember when the future King visited Northampton?
Prince Charles talks to children during a lesson at Upton Meadows Primary School Photo: Louise O'Callaghan