The Yorkshire Agricultural Society has announced that King Charles III will continue to be patron of the charity.
The news follows a review of more than 1,000 royal patronages and charity presidencies by the Royal Household, following the King’s accession.
Queen Elizabeth II was patron of the society between 1952 and 1997 before King Charles III became the society’s patron as The Prince of Wales in 1998.
His Majesty last visited the Great Yorkshire Show, which is organised by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, with Queen Camilla in 2021.
Allister Nixon, CEO of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, said:
“We are honoured and delighted to receive confirmation that King Charles III will continue to be Patron of the Society. We feel deeply privileged and very much look forward to welcoming the King and Queen back to the Show in the future.”
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is the charity which organises the Great Yorkshire Show and runs businesses on the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate.
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Harrogate RAF veteran receives 850 cards for 100th birthday
A Harrogate RAF veteran was flooded with more than 850 cards for his recent 100th birthday.
A Facebook group dedicated to the RAF launched an appeal to send Stanley Clark, who lives in Harcourt Gardens Care Home, 100 cards for his milestone birthday.
However, after the post went global, he received more than eight times the anticipated amount – including one from King Charles III.
Mr Clarke, who joined the air force at just 16 as an electrical fitter in 1940, went on to become a servicing commando, RAF pilot and station commander. He served in North Africa and Europe before retiring in 1979.
The veteran woke up to birthday wishes from former service men and women from across America, Canada and Australia.
Mr Clarke said:
“I just want to say thank you so much to everyone who sent me these wonderful cards and gifts, this was totally unexpected and overwhelming but very much appreciated.”
He spent his centenary birthday enjoying afternoon tea alongside friends and family who had travelled from Australia and Canada.
Home manager at Harcourt Gardens, Adelina Pangilinan, also said:
“The cards just kept on coming, it was quite amazing.
“Nobody knew just how well the request would be received and it was absolutely wonderful to see the look on Stanley’s face when we delivered him the cards.
“It’s clear to see that Stanley, alongside all the other brave and admirable veterans are part of a very tight knit community and it’s wonderful see the support and admiration for him.”
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Looking Back: King’s coronation was a royal affair in the Harrogate district
King Charles III celebrated his coronation this year – and the Harrogate district certainly celebrated with him.
From street parties and parades to afternoon tea and live music, people went all out to mark the new king in May.
See our gallery below to look back on the royal celebrations near you.
Harrogate
Over the three-day weekend, Harrogate saw a range of celebratory events.
People gathered for an afternoon tea at the Oatlands Community Centre, others watched a livestream on the big screen in the Valley Gardens.
Local businesses also showed their colours — and some four-legged friends even waved the flag for the day.
Afternoon tea at Oatlands Community Centre.
The Valley Gardens was also looking patriotic for the occasion.
People watched a livestream in the Valley Gardens.
Local businesses got into the royal spirit.
Betsy got coronation ready too!
Ripon
Ripon kicked off the royal celebrations with a live performance from Complete Madness in the Market Square.
Services in the cathedral and street parties followed, and surrounding villages gathered to mark the occasion too.
Former Ripon Grammar School student, 72-year-old Bruce Oldfield, even designed Queen Camilla’s coronation dress.
Fountains Abbey was lit up in honour of the King.
Floral displays created by the Ripon Cathedral Flower Guild and Ripon Flower Club.
Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Ms Jo Ropner and the Dean of Ripon, the Very Revd John Dobson.
Complete Madness kicking off the celebrations.
Residents of Carr Close threw a street party.
Around 100 people partied on the street.
Masham and Kirkby Malzeard
Masham and Kirkby Malzeard residents came out in their droves to celebrate the royal event.
There was a car rally, a float parade, BBQs, maypole dancing and more.
Masham had a float parade.
Maypole dancing in Kirkby Malzeard.
Vintage cars also rallied as part of the parade.
Knaresborough
Knaresborough House held a livestream of the coronation service, as well as a Coronation Concert over the weekend.
The concert, which was held at Knaresborough Castle, celebrated at music through time and people smiled as the sun shone down.
Livestream at Knaresborough House.
Hundreds gathered for the Coronation Concert.
Knitting Pretty and Number Thirteen in Knaresborough were decorated for the coronation.
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