| Official Site for HRH The Duchess of Cornwall concerning her patronage for the association | |
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Press article from Bury Free Press |
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Some Pictures kindly provided by members of the public after the event.
| Pipers of 1st RTR Marching the Parade into position | HRH The Duchess of Cornwall arriving in Monty's old staff car | HRH The Duchess of Cornwall inpecting the Guard of Honour |
| HRH The Duchess of Cornwall inspecting the Guard of Honour | The Guard of Honour | Some of the El Alamein veterans |
| HRH The Duchess of Cornwall laying a wreath of Poppies at the Division's Memorial | HRH The Duchess of Cornwall at the Division's Memorial | The Standards are lowered during the 'Last Post'. |
| Sherman Tank, called 'Fury' during the parade of veteran vehicles, passed the veterans and other guests. | Veterans catching up on old times | Veterans |
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| Time for a well earned cup of tea! | Veterans, Modern Day Service personnel and guests look at the displays | Band members, Dignitaries and service personnel relax after the days events |
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| A picture of a very busy time at Memorial Association's tent. | Scene outside the 'Mess Tent', where the Veterans enjoyed a hot buffet lunch and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall spent time meeting each and every one of them. | Inside of the 'Mess Tent' after the lunch. More to time to chat and reflect on the events of 65 years ago and on those of the commemoration day. |
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| Tent on the left is where HRH Duchess of Cornwall and the Veterans and guests sat during the service. The memorial is in the distance. | The Poppy Wreath laid at the memorial by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall | The Divisional Memorial |
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