King Charles on Day Visit to Lancashire
King Charles visited Lancashire with stops in Clitheroe, Samlesbury and Inglewhite. It was the King's second visit to the county since his coronation.
King Charles visited Lancashire in a full day of public and private engagements. It was the King's second visit to the county since his coronation.
King Charles arrives in Lancashire by Royal train. Photo: Royal UK
The King arrived by Royal train and was welcomed at Clitheroe Station by the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Amanda Parker, and civic dignitaries. Slaidburn Silver Band provided a musical accompaniment, and local school children mingled with well-wishers of all ages as His Majesty went on a short walkabout.
He then headed to Clitheroe Auction Mart where he met local farmers. He greeted a fell pony called Pearl, related to the late Queen's pony Emma, spoke to farmers who brought their rare breed sheep, and unveiled a plaque in the auction ring to mark the visit.
King Charles visits the 701-year-old Samlesbury Hall. Photo: Royal UK
The King then travelled to Samlesbury Hall near Preston, becoming the first monarch to visit the 701-year-old site. Inside, he met the hall's archivist, trustees and volunteers responsible for preserving the Grade-I listed building.
King Charles during the visit to Butler's Farmhouse Cheeses in Inglewhite. Photo: Royal UK
The final leg of his public engagements saw him head to Butler's Farmhouse Cheeses in Inglewhite, where he was shown a new facility built after a fire destroyed the firm's base two years ago. The King officially opened a new cheese campus at the site and tasted Blacksticks Blue cheese with blackcurrant jam on a ginger biscuit.
In June 2025, the monarch, who is also the Duke of Lancaster, visited Lancaster where he received the keys to the castle in front of the John O'Gaunt gateway as part of an ancient ceremonial tradition.
King Charles arrives in Lancashire by Royal train. Photo: Royal UK
The King arrived by Royal train and was welcomed at Clitheroe Station by the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Amanda Parker, and civic dignitaries. Slaidburn Silver Band provided a musical accompaniment, and local school children mingled with well-wishers of all ages as His Majesty went on a short walkabout.
He then headed to Clitheroe Auction Mart where he met local farmers. He greeted a fell pony called Pearl, related to the late Queen's pony Emma, spoke to farmers who brought their rare breed sheep, and unveiled a plaque in the auction ring to mark the visit.
King Charles visits the 701-year-old Samlesbury Hall. Photo: Royal UK
The King then travelled to Samlesbury Hall near Preston, becoming the first monarch to visit the 701-year-old site. Inside, he met the hall's archivist, trustees and volunteers responsible for preserving the Grade-I listed building.
King Charles during the visit to Butler's Farmhouse Cheeses in Inglewhite. Photo: Royal UK
The final leg of his public engagements saw him head to Butler's Farmhouse Cheeses in Inglewhite, where he was shown a new facility built after a fire destroyed the firm's base two years ago. The King officially opened a new cheese campus at the site and tasted Blacksticks Blue cheese with blackcurrant jam on a ginger biscuit.
In June 2025, the monarch, who is also the Duke of Lancaster, visited Lancaster where he received the keys to the castle in front of the John O'Gaunt gateway as part of an ancient ceremonial tradition.