Bath’s date with a Prince.

Richard Wyatt

Sunshine and Bath Abbey bells this morning to greet the investiture of HRH Prince Edward as the new Chancellor of the University of Bath.

HRH Prince Edward pauses to look up and admire the West Front on his way into Bath Abbey.
HRH Prince Edward pauses to look up and admire the West Front on his way into Bath Abbey.

A long procession of dignitaries wound its way from the Guildhall to Bath Abbey with the Prince going in last – dressed in a simple suit.

After the hour-long ceremony – a transformation as he re-emerges in his ceremonial robes as the new Chancellor.

During the Abbey service the Prince awarded an Honorary Degree to Paralympian swimmer 18-year-old Ellie Simmonds. Look out for her in the clip below which also features the Mayor of Bath Cllr Malcolm Lees.

Published by Richard Wyatt

Freelance Journalist, broadcaster, columnist and local historian. Director of Bath Newseum. Married and lives in Bath. Interested in local history, architecture and visual display in museums and urban spaces.