TRIP TO BUCKINGHAM PALACE

On Monday 27th October, the Hall Team were called upon to make a special delivery. 

Nathan Stanfield and Bradley Drake had the honour of delivering one of the two framed declarations which Her Majesty The Queen had signed during her visit back in July.  Most deliveries to Buckingham Palace are to the side door on Buckingham Palace Road, but on this occasion we were invited to enter through the Privy Purse door, effectively the front door of the palace, through which official guests are welcomed.

At 2pm, Nathan & Bradley, dressed in their finest, presented themselves to the police officers at the North Centre Gate, and then proceeded across the forecourt.  Says Nathan "It was surreal, walking up to one of the most famous buildings in the world whilst being watched by hundreds of tourists, an absolutely magic moment!"  Once inside, they were met by Her Majesty’s Press Secretary and the Declaration handed over.  Bradley certainly savoured the moment "Just to be inside the Palace in amazing, not something I thought would ever happen".  Though only a brief visit, it was a real treat and something that will be such a special memory.

As for the other signed declaration, this will be used as the centrepiece of a new display, set on the wall in the link corridor, along with many photos from the day itself.  Many happy memories to relive every time you pass by.