11 rarely seen photos of Prince Charles in Portsmouth in 1979

There were huge crowds in Portsmouth trying to get a glimpse of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, some were lucky enough to shake his hand.
Those viewing the Royal walk from upper windows were not forgotten by Prince Charles in 1979. pp1859Those viewing the Royal walk from upper windows were not forgotten by Prince Charles in 1979. pp1859
Those viewing the Royal walk from upper windows were not forgotten by Prince Charles in 1979. pp1859

The key given during the ceremony at Portsmouth Guildhall represents the freedom for the Prince to enter and leave the city whenever he likes, as a trusted friend of the residents of Portsmouth.

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