Buckingham Palace Garden Party & The Baton

On Tuesday 3rd June, four boys from the district went to the Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to represent the BB and act as Stewards.  They had a fantastic day and after lunch at the palace, set about their duties. As well as being able to walk around inside the Palace, they also got to be with the Royal Family - the Queen, Prince Phillip, Prince Charles & Camilla, Prince Edward & Sophie, the Duke of Kent & Princess Alexandra. Sadly the only photo we could take was outside the palace.  The boys had a FANTASTIC day though.  Our four lads from the District were immaculate and were a massive credit to their companies, the organisation and themselves. I'm sure they will remember the day for a long time to come..

Meanwhile, The Baton made its way over to No.10 where it was officially received by The Guardian of the Keys, who kindly allowed a photo.  After this I got to show the Prime Minister the Baton and had a good time talking about the BB with him.  He will be sending a letter shortly to be placed inside the Baton.  I also saw The Foreign Secretary for a minute, but after he admitted he was a scout man, I sent him packing! The biggest problem is security inside No.10 and cameras and phones are banned, so we will make the letter available as soon as possible.

That evening The Royal Marines were beating retreat on Horseguards Parade.  I got talking to a few of the drummers and they well remember BB bugle bands - lovely people and not half bad drummers either... 

Apologies for the lack of photo's but security, especially lots of people with machine guns, has to be respected.  Maybe next time...

          Andrew Howell
          2nd Camborne