Blackpool Grand Theatre Statement Blackpool Grand Theatre is deeply saddened by the announcement from Buckingham Palace of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
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hief Executive, Adam Knight, said: “The thoughts of everyone at Blackpool Grand Theatre are with the Royal Family at this very sad time. We join with every citizen of the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the whole world in mourning the loss of our longest reigning monarch.”
Majesty was greeted and escorted throughout the visit by then Chairman of the Grand Theatre Trust, Samuel Lee, who introduced Her Majesty to the theatre team. Miss Rebecca Brookes (aged 5) presented Her Majesty with a posy.
Chair of Blackpool Grand Theatre (Arts & Entertainments) Ltd, Anthony Stone, said: “Her Majesty has a special place in the history of Blackpool Grand Theatre and we were honoured that she visited the theatre on the occasion of our centenary celebrations in 1994”. The Grand remembers with fondness the special visit from Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on 22 July 1994 on the eve of the Grand Theatre’s centenary. Her
Her Majesty was then escorted to The Grand’s auditorium for an opportunity to view the Theatre from the Stalls and to see a dress rehearsal of the Centenary Gala to be held the following evening. After the rehearsal, Her Majesty had the opportunity to speak with the performers and view a selection of the Theatre’s extensive archive. Finally, Her Majesty unveiled a plaque commemorating the occasion of her visit to Theatre, which can be seen in the Dress Circle foyer. 20
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