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Carnival organisers welcome support from future Monarch
Carnival returns and gets a royal approval - Prince Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, during a visit to the heart of the annual jamboreeLondon, England, UK - The return of the Notting Hill Carnival, following the COVID-19 pandemic, has been endorsed by the Prince Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, during a visit to the heart of the annual jamboree.
....The Royal couple witnessed a photography exhibition, masquerade dancers, wire sculptors and performances from Ebony and Mangrove steel bands. It also revealed The Prince of Wales latent abilities as a steel band player, as he joyfully played the drums.
IN TUNE WITH THE BEAT: The Prince of Wales and Matthew Phillip, CEO (right)Matthew Phillip, CEO of Notting Hill Carnival Limited, believes the visit will boost perceptions of the occasion. Speaking to The Voice said: “The visit of Prince Charles and his wife at the heart of the Carnival community will add to the acceptance of the event, among mainstream Britain.
“Prince Charles has displayed genuine support for the Carnival spanning over 40 years. During difficult times when big voices were trying to stop the event, without support from individuals like Prince Charles, the occasion would not be taking place in 2022.”
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