Taunton hosts Royal visit
1:57pm Wednesday 25th April 2007
Comments (1)THE Earl of Wessex was in Taunton today (Wednesday) to mark the 50th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.
Prince Edward flew in by helicopter and then travelled by car to County Hall, where he met VIPs and mingled with staff and members of the public who lined up outside to greet him.
He then headed off to Richard Huish College, where he met past and present DofE participants.
For more photos and a full report see the Somerset County Gazette on Thursday - and look out for the video on this website.
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David Harrison, says...
8:13pm Thu 26 Apr 07