Royal encounters

1996 – London Docklands, 13 February

Prince Charles talked to Majors Robert and Muriel McClenahan, shortly after a bomb attack at London’s Docklands. The McClenahans and other Salvationists manned Hoxton’s emergency unit non-stop for days.

2003 – Cardiff, 5 June

The Prince of Wales visited the newly refurbished Ty Gobaith Lifehouse and spoke with residents. He was in the Welsh capital with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip for the opening of the second Welsh Assembly.

1997 – Manchester, 19 September

Prince Charles took part in an impromptu basketball game during his visit to the Salvation Army’s inner-city centre. This was his first public engagement following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.

2007 – Carcliffe, 29 June

Prince Charles stopped at the Salvation Army van during a visit to the village of Carcliffe in South Yorkshire, where he met emergency service personnel and residents affected by the severe flooding.