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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Be here with you in Ebbw Vale this afternoon.'You have been witnesses to many of the greatest changes in Wales of recent years.'My family has been coming here since the height of the Valleys’ industrial might.'After the closure of the steelworks a decade ago, we have admired the fortitude and resilience of Ebbw Vale as you have tackled the social and economic struggle that followed. Horror: A boy's face is streaked with coal dust as he watches rescue workers toil their way through the long, dirty task of digging away colliery waste in 1966 'I have travelled the length and breadth of this country during my 60 years as your Queen. Prince Philip and I have shared many of the joys and sadnesses of the Welsh people in that time and have always been struck by your sense of pride and your undimmed optimism. 'That remarkable spirit of Wales has been very evident in this valley today.' After speaking to 101-year-old local resident Maud Baskerville outside the church, the Queen delighted the crowd as she went on a walkabout, taking time to stop and speak with delighted townspeople. Royal fans either side of the barrier on Church Street - and leaning out of windows in nearby homes - excitedly took photos before the Queen left Ebbw Vale in her Bentley state limousine. After a short car ride, the Queen and the Duke took to the skies in the royal helicopter as they made their way to their next appointment in Crickhowell. The royal visit will be crowned with a Diamonds in the Park festival in Glanusk Park, a festival of rural activities and sports.Yesterday, the monarch was given a rapturous welcome on the first leg of her Welsh tour.As well as meeting Wales’ Grand Slam-winning rugby team at Margam Park, she attended a service at Cardiff's Llandaff Cathedral before flying to Cyfarthfa Castle - where they spoke with famous fashion designer Julien MacDonald.Royalists expressed their delight at the visit, although republicans yesterday staged two peaceful protests calling for the end of the monarchy.Last night, South Wales Police said they had arrested two people although praised the public for their co-operation.
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