11 rarely seen photos of Prince Charles in Portsmouth in 1979

Deborah Croker
By Deborah Croker

Retro Specialist

Published 23rd May 2022, 13:07 GMT
Updated 23rd May 2022, 14:25 GMT
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
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.

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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The images are available to purchase should you wish to do so at: Portsmouth.co.uk scroll right to the bottom of the homepage and chose ‘Buy Photo’, or call Photosales on: 0330 403 0033 or Email: [email protected]

Wide shot of Guildhall Square as Prince Charles arrives for Freedom of the City Ceremony in 1979. PP1858Wide shot of Guildhall Square as Prince Charles arrives for Freedom of the City Ceremony in 1979. PP1858
Wide shot of Guildhall Square as Prince Charles arrives for Freedom of the City Ceremony in 1979. PP1858
Prince Charles on his walk through Portsmouth before the Freedom of the City ceremony in 1979. img1888Prince Charles on his walk through Portsmouth before the Freedom of the City ceremony in 1979. img1888
Prince Charles on his walk through Portsmouth before the Freedom of the City ceremony in 1979. img1888
Prince Charles on his walk through Portsmouth for his Freedom of the City ceremony in 1979. img1878Prince Charles on his walk through Portsmouth for his Freedom of the City ceremony in 1979. img1878
Prince Charles on his walk through Portsmouth for his Freedom of the City ceremony in 1979. img1878
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