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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Eleanor Barlow

King Charles praises D-Day veteran at Lancaster royal visit

  • King Charles III visited Lancashire and met Richard Brock, a 101-year-old D-Day veteran, whom he lauded as "amazing" and humorously advised to "keep drinking the whisky."
  • The King recognised Mr Brock from a previous encounter in Normandy last year.
  • Charles participated in a ceremony of keys outside Lancaster castle, a tradition dating back to 1851. His arrival was met with both enthusiastic supporters waving Union flags and anti-monarchy protesters chanting "Not my king."
  • During his visit, the King met with local business owners, expressing his love for cheese and receiving gifts, including a neck tie and gloves for the Queen.
  • A Fijian choir from The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment performed for the King, who expressed his regret at not being able to visit Fiji last year.

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King Charles urges D-Day veteran, 101, to ‘keep drinking whisky’

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