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Bugle call to the Palace

Officers from the famous West of England Bandsmen's Festival were recently invited to Buckingham Palace for a bite to eat...

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  The representatives enjoyed a wonderful day at Buckingham Palace

Wednesday, 23 May 2018

        

Chairman Geraint Richards, accompanied by officers of the famous West of England Bandsmen's Festival held annually in the Cornish village of Bugle, recently attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to mark the 70th Birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall.

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The Prince is the Patron of the Festival and the officials were invited along with representatives of the many charities he supports.

The proceedings were enhanced by the appearance of HRH Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, accompanied by the Duchess, on their first official engagement since their marriage the previous Saturday.

The Prince is the Patron of the Festival and the officials were invited along with representatives of the many charities he supports4BR

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The image shows left to right, Geraint Richards, Terry Butler, Andrew Teague, David Jane, Graham Ball, Phillip Hunt, Ian Powell.

        

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