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.
17. Remember when the future King visited Northampton?
Prince Charles visiting Crockett and Jones shoe factory in 2013 Photo: Sharon Lucey
18. Remember when the future King visited Northampton?
Locals gave Charles a warm welcome on the Prince's visit Photo: Sharon Lucey
19. Remember when the future King visited Northampton?
Prince Charles visiting Crockett and Jones shoe factory in Perry Street, Northampton Photo: Sharon Lucey
20. Prince Charles visiting Crockett and Jones shoe factory in Perry Street, Northampton.
Chldren wait patiently for the Prince to pass by outside Crockett and Jones shoe factory in Perry Street Photo: Sharon Lucey