Britain’s Prince Charles toured a caravan park yesterday (28.04.14).
The prince – who is known as The Duke of Rothesay in Scotland – spoke with management and visitors at the revamped Ballater Caravan Park in Aberdeenshire, which has been taken over from the local authority by a charitable organisation.
Among the people Charles met was 100-year-old Alexander Alexander – who is nicknamed double Sandy – who was there when the park first opened in the 1950s.
Mr. Alexander – who joined the prince in planting a tree outside the site’s new office – said: "I’ve seen so many changes here since I helped clear the site in the 50s. It was just me and my boss at the time, then before you know it, it’s expanding. It’s so great for the village."
Charles also toured caravans owned by some holidaymakers, who were delighted to welcome him into the static homes.
Norma Burnett, 70, said: "He was very friendly and took an interest in the place. It was nice to have him visit."
Her husband Bob, 72, joked: "The caravan’s never been so clean."
A family from New Zealand also met with Charles and presented him with a flag from their country and a small toy kiwi.
Dave Monk – who has been working his way around the world with wife Rachel and their sons Dylan, seven, and Lewis, five – said: "Kate and William [The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge] just visited our home town and now we’ve got the future king of New Zealand here too. It’s been great, and the kids have been excited."
Prince Charles tours caravan park
