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Post by Spellbound454 on Oct 16, 2011 3:35:56 GMT -5
Wootton Bassett will be officially re-named with the prefix "Royal" later by the Princess Royal.
The Wiltshire town will be granted Letters Patent in honour of its role in the repatriation of British military personnel killed in war.
Princess Anne will be received by the Lord Lieutenant, John Bush, before touring an exhibition and watching a parade through the town.
Up to 20,000 people are expected to attend the re-naming ceremony.
Wootton Bassett gained worldwide fame as its residents stood in quiet respect for fallen servicemen whose bodies were driven through the town.
The decision to rename it Royal Wootton Bassett was taken by the Queen following a petition from the Prime Minister David Cameron www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-15325154.......................................................................................................... Astonishing how this proud little town got together to welcome our dead soldiers back home. What do you think?
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Post by kelly on Oct 16, 2011 3:49:10 GMT -5
I have always admired that town for it's quiet dignity and respect which the residents have shown on each sad occasion.
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Post by piropo2 on Oct 17, 2011 10:04:40 GMT -5
I agree with Kelly, repect to them.
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