The King will be in Clitheroe on Monday before touring a number of other locations in his latest visit to Lancashire
King Charles’ visit to Lancashire on Monday (9 February) may cause some disruption and police are urging people to plan ahead.
The King will meet dignitaries and members of the public at Clitheroe train station on Monday before setting off on a tour of the county and some of its businesses.
The King will be welcomed at Clitheroe Station by the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Amanda Parker, and civic dignitaries, including Ribble Valley Mayor Simon O’ Rourke and Ribble Valley Borough Council chief executive Sarah Threlfall.
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It is his second visit to Lancashire in less than a year having visited Lancaster back in June and he starts in one of his mother’s, the late Queen Elizabeth’s, favourite boroughs. She was known to have soft spot for the Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland in particular.
Lancashire Police said: “If you are planning on visiting the area, please…plan your journey ahead of time. There will be a number of road closures around Clitheroe, including Station Road and other security measures in place around the town for the duration of his visit
“You’ll likely see more of our officers out and about. We’re working with [Terrorism Police] to keep you safe but if something doesn’t feel right, follow your instincts and report it to us. We’ll take care of the rest.”
A temporary airspace restriction will also be in place from 9am to 3pm on Monday, covering a large part of Clitheroe. This means that drones will not be permitted.
Ribble Valley Mayor Simon O’ Rourke said: “Clitheroe has an enduring relationship with the King, who is extremely popular among townspeople and can be assured of a warm welcome.”
The King’s visit follows that of his sister Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, who visited the University of Lancashire to take a look at the recently opened vet school and meet students and staff at the state-of-the-art complex in Victoria Street last month.
Other Royals are also no strangers to the region, with Prince Edward and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, visiting Preston in 2022 to mark the 20th anniversary of its city status and where the also met proud Prestonian and Wallace and Gromit creator, Nick Park.
