Published Friday 16 April 2021 at 13:31
As we look back on the memories of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, we remember the times he visited Blackburn with Darwen during his lifetime.
Most recently, we were honoured in Blackburn to host Maundy Thursday at Blackburn Cathedral in 2014 on behalf of Lancashire, which was a particularly momentous occasion for the whole county.
The Queen presented Maundy money to Lancashire residents at the historic Maundy Thursday service.
We have created this short montage of the Duke’s visit to the town. You can view it on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=earv8vGYi7s.
Sayyed Osman, Director of Adults and Health, was heavily involved in the organisation of the event with partners. You can hear his thoughts on the day in a voiceover throughout the video.
On Saturday, a ceremony of Prince Philip’s life will be held privately at Windsor Castle. The government asks the public not to gather at Royal Residences, and to continue to follow public health advice – particularly on avoiding meeting in large groups and on minimising travel.
In memory of The Duke of Edinburgh, Blackburn Old Town Hall and King George’s Hall will join buildings across the nation in lighting purple on Saturday.
Anyone wishing to pay their respects should do so privately in their own homes with their family.
For anyone wishing to leave a message of condolence, you can do so in the national book at www.royal.uk or at Blackburn Cathedral’s online book of condolence: https://bit.ly/3uMz8Gu