It was a Royal Occasion for two Merseyside Cadets who recently the opportunity to meet Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal at the official opening of Alt House, the new Headquarters for NW RFCA at Altcar Training Camp on 26 July.
Less than 24 hours before the event the two Cadet Sergeants had been informed that the VIP they were going to meet was in fact HRH The Princess Royal and the look of excitement mixed with slight shock was hard to miss on their faces.
On the morning of the event, both Cadets arrived promptly and were briefed on their role in the day’s events by Deputy Chief Executive NW RFCA, Colonel Alex Barnes.
Before the visit began, the two Cadets had the chance to meet and talk with the Chairman of NW RFCA Colonel Nick Williams, other Board Members and the Chief Executive of the Council for RFCA (CRFCA) Major General James Gordon.
