On Wednesday 20th April 2016 Her Majesty came to Alexandra Park the day before her 90th birthday and I was asked to introduce the event to the invited audience. The next day was the birthday itself with a royal walkabout, 21 gun salute and flaming beacons on the Long Walk.
Queues and Artichokes
This morning I spent a couple of hours in the town centre with the large crowds of visitors. The queue for the castle was as long as ever so I gave an impromptu history talk to the back of the queue to take their minds off the wait. Then we let some kids ring the…
Commemorating the First World War Centenary
The Mayor kindly gave me permission for a very different kind of town crier duty on the 4th August. from 10.00pm I stood watch at the Corn Exchange beneath the Guildhall, Windsor tending a single candle, lit in remembrance of all those who suffered in the Great War of 1914-1918. For an hour I waited,…
What a weekend, what a week!
This weekend was something special. Nicola and I had spent last Wednesday learning some basic willow weaving as we helped finish off the coronation arches at the top of the long walk. This weekend we were invited to Saturday’s opening ceremony and I was asked to assist in the proceedings in my role as town…
Windsor Celebrates the Arrival of a New Prince
This morning I was in town celebrating with the rest of Windsor the happy news of the arrival of a new member of the Royal Family. The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth on Monday 22 July to a baby boy at 4.24 pm who weighed in at a very healthy 8lb 6oz. “Oyez Oyez Oyez …