Prince Philip's visits to East Lancashire through the years
PRINCE Philip and the Queen have visited East Lancashire numerous times during the years. So we have delved through the archives and looked back on three occasions when thousands of people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of royalty. One of the most recent visits was on April 18, 2014 when there were cheers and bells ringing out across Blackburn to welcome them to ‘one of the most important royal occasions of the year. The Queen and Prince Philip visiting in 2014 There were thousands of people lining the streets, waving flags to welcome the Head of State and her husband, who...