Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will be attending the Saturday (29 June) of the Armed Forces Day National Event in Salisbury.
Baroness Scott of Bybrook OBE, Leader of Wiltshire Council, said: “I am delighted HRH The Princess Royal will be attending Armed Forces Day on 29 June in Salisbury. I look forward to welcoming her to the county and demonstrating what a proud military county we are. The whole weekend promises to be a spectacular and important military occasion.”
There is a packed programme over the three days with Friday focusing on saying thank you to serving military personnel with a free barbecue for them and their families followed by live entertainment that is open to everyone.
On Saturday morning the military will parade through the streets of the city centre, a spectacle that is expected to be watched by thousands of people. The line-up at Hudson’s Field on Saturday includes an air show, military demonstrations, live entertainment culminating with free to attend live entertainment and fireworks.
Sunday focuses on veterans and young people – those who have served and those who may serve – with a commemoration and drumhead service, supported by the Royal British Legion, with the Bishop of Salisbury and padres leading the service. There will also be the opportunity to help the event attempt to break a record by creating the world’s largest human poppy in the main arena.
For more information about Armed Forces Day National Event 2019 visit www.wiltshire.gov.uk/salisbury-afd or follow us @SalisburyAFD on social media #SalisburyAFD