Catherine Bell was competing in the Southland A&P show when the royals Family visited Invercargill in 1970. There's a special series of photos hanging in the A&P Southland office that have perhaps grown in significance over the weekend. In another, an earnest looking Prince Philip can be seen in conversation with a local gymnast. READ MORE:* Prince Philip: Kiingitanga pays tribute at a ceremony at Te Papa o Rotu marae* Three tours brought Prince Philip to Palmerston North and wider region* A look at Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen's most loyal subjectPrince Philip died at Windsor Castle at the age of 99 on Friday. Not long married.”Stuff The Queen and Prince Philip at Invercargill Airport in 1977 during a whirlwind, three-hour tour of the city.

Source: Stuff April 11, 2021 06:54 UTC