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Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall Rutland Visit Schedule
Lunchtime St John and St Anne Almshouses in Oakham.
They will be greeted by the Lord Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Laurence Howard,
They will visit two Almshouse apartments and meeting the residents.
They will be shown the Royal Charter and the plaques that commemorate the restoration and re-dedication of the chapel 30 years ago,
They will unveil a plaque to celebrate the visit.
Their Royal Highnesses meeting invited market stall holders and local businesses in Oakham town centre.
The first time I believe Oakham has held a Monday Market.
As patron of the Step up to Serve campaign, the Prince of Wales will also meet young people involved in the campaign, which aims to double the number of young people taking part in volunteering and campaigning by 2020.
The next part is not open to the public a private event organised by Rutland County Council
Prince Charles and Camilla will then walk the grounds of Oakham Castle, where they will meet military personnel from Kendrew Barracks and St Georges Barracks, as well as scout and guide groups.
30 children from local primary schools singing in the castle, before the Duchess of Cornwall presents a decorative horseshoe to the Lord of the Manor Mr Hanbury to be displayed at Oakham Castle.
The final stop on the tour will consist of a visit to the Rutland Water Nature Reserve, where the Royal couple will meet Wildlife Trust volunteers and tour some of the wildlife sanctuary.
The Duchess of Cornwall will meet children taking part in a day of wildlife exploration in the education centre, while the Prince of Wales will meet Jean Spencer from Anglican Water and see the newly created wetland lagoons.
They will also meet a group of around 60 children and volunteers involved in the Prince’s Countryside Fund initiative Walk a Country Mile, before leading a mile long walk around the reserve before ending the tour.
The High Street in Oakham will be closed from Church Street to Burley Road from 07:00 until around 14:00hrs on Monday 28th July.
Therefore Market Street and Market Place will also be closed during this period.
Access for commercial deliveries or collections from business premises up until 11am.
After this time all vehicles we be prohibited from entering or exiting the closure, and any vehicles still parked within this area will be removed and stored.
High Street will be opened as soon as the Royal Party have left the area (around 14:00hrs), with only the Market Place remaining closed.
