King Charles celebrates birthday early at Croydon market
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 15:01 · Archive
King Charles visited Surrey Street Market in Croydon on 13 November to mark 750 years of trading and celebrate his forthcoming 79th birthday.
King Charles visited Surrey Street Market in Croydon on 13 November to celebrate 750 years of trading at the historic market. More than 100 people gathered in freezing conditions to sing Happy Birthday to the monarch, who turns 79 on 14 November. The King cut a generous slice of birthday cake during the visit.
Schoolchildren from Howard Primary School and Shirley High School waved flags as he arrived. He stepped out of his vehicle to greet members of the public before meeting traders and local businesses. Among those who spoke with the King were Michael Nguyen, co-owner of Asian supermarket Oree Mart, nutritionist Kevin Allagapen, Amanda Zhu, owner of Xi'an Royal Kitchen, and George Whatle, who has traded at the market for 25 years selling jerk chicken and pork.
The Executive Mayor of Croydon, Jason Perry, presented the King with a gift alongside the Mayoress. Surrey Street Market has been trading since 1276, when it was granted a Royal Charter allowing a weekly market to be held in Croydon. The market has been known by various names over the centuries, including the Shambles, the Flesh Market, the Butcherie and Butcher Row.
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- Hundreds brave freezing cold as King Charles celebrates birthday in CroydonKing Charles was treated to an early birthday celebration as more than 100 people braved the freezing cold to sing Happy Birthday during his visit to Croydon.Croydon Guardian · 13 Nov, 14:35
- Hundreds brave freezing cold as King Charles celebrates birthday in CroydonKing Charles was treated to an early birthday celebration as more than 100 people braved the freezing cold to sing Happy Birthday during his visit to Croydon.This Is Local London · 13 Nov, 14:35
In this story: King Charles · Croydon · Surrey Street Market · Howard Primary School · Shirley High School
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