King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Bradford to mark City of Culture celebrations
The King and Queen were greeting by crowds of people as they arrived in Bradford to mark City of Culture celebrations.
People had gathered alongside crash barriers outside the venue Bradford Live to see the royal couple arrive for a visit that will set the seal on the year-long celebrations.
Bradford was chosen as the UK City of Culture over 20 other bids in May 2022 by the Government to showcase its best in music, the arts and heritage.
Charles and Camilla were welcomed by a performance from Paraorchestra, an ensemble of professional disabled and non-disabled musicians.
Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracey Brabin, welcomed the royal couple to the city.
The King and Queen stopped to speak to members of the public before they were treated to a performance by school pupils inside the venue.
Charles went on to visit Impact Hub Yorkshire, in Little Germany, a centre that provides support to businesses finding sustainable solutions to social challenges.
He ended his visit at Cartwright Hall, an art gallery in Lister Park to tour an exhibition of work by Bradford-born artist David Hockney.
Bradford 2025 is taking place throughout Bradford District, an area of 141 square miles across West Yorkshire.
It features performances, exhibitions, events and activities with a focus on the people of Bradford, from local artists to the diverse communities who call the city home.
Shanaz Gulzar, creative director, and Dan Bates, executive director, of Bradford 2025, said: "We are delighted that Their Majesties The King and Queen are visiting Bradford."
The senior figures behind the project said they were looking forward to sharing "some of the highlights of what this city and district has to offer during this momentous year as UK City of Culture - a year which is helping to drive confidence and investment, bringing communities together to share in Bradford's vibrant cultural offer, and enabling skills and talent development to shape the future of one of the UK's youngest and most diverse cities".
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