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EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Prince Edward Visits The Isle Of Wight

Prince Edward on the Isle of Wight. Credit: Royal Family Twitter

EXCLUSIVE: His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, is making a visit to the Isle of Wight today (Tuesday).

The Earl of Wessex landed in a helicopter in Freshwater today.

Prince Edward. Twitter @NeilBage

The helicopter can be seen in the field next to West Wight Sports and Community Centre.

A spokesperson for the community centre said:

"We were aware we would have a visitor today, but weren't told who until the Earl of Wessex arrived.

"Prince Edward was interested in the work of our help hub, as well as the operation of the sports centre."

The Isle of Wight’s had a visit from a royal visitor today

The Isle of Wight’s had a visit from royalty today! More here: https://www.iwradio.co.uk/news/isle-of-wight-news/exclusive-video-and-photos-prince-edward-visits-the-isle-of-wight/ (Thanks to Neil and Sandra for the video)

Posted by Isle of Wight Radio on Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The visit comes a month after the sports facility received a letter of congratulations for its community efforts during the pandemic, as previously reported.

Isle of Wight Radio understands Prince Edward is being accompanied by High Sheriff, Susie Sheldon.

* UPDATED 16.22pm 

The Earl of Wessex also met with business owners in Yarmouth yesterday (Tuesday) to find out about their coronavirus recovery plans.

Royal Family Twitter

Credit: Royal Family Twitter Page

Royal Family Twitter

Credit: Royal Family Twitter Page

 

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