HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will dine at Liverpool Town Hall during a visit to the city later this week.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness will meet a group of people chosen for their work in the local community before taking time to wave to the public on Castle Street from the balcony.

Arriving at the Town Hall around midday this Wednesday (22 June), the Royals will be greeted be representatives from Merseyside Sea Cadet Corps before being entertained by children from St Vincent’s School who will sing the Hollies hit, ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’.

Councillor Roz Gladden, Lord Mayor of Liverpool, says: “I’m very much looking forward to welcoming The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh to Liverpool Town Hall, particularly so soon after Her Majesty’s 90th birthday.

“It is always a real honour to host a Royal visit and it is a great chance to show off our fabulous city and talk about the many positive things that are happening here.

“It is a real opportunity for the people of the city to come out and see Her Majesty and His Royal Highness and I’d urge people young and old to come and see their appearance on the balcony at the Town Hall.”

The Queen and the Duke last visited the Town Hall in July 2002 when they enjoyed a carnival on nearby Castle Street as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations.

During their visit to Liverpool the Royal couple will also attend the International Festival for Business (IFB2016) as well as officially opening the new Exhibition Centre Liverpool and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

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