Pictures from when Prince Charles - now our King - visited Whitby in 1978.Pictures from when Prince Charles - now our King - visited Whitby in 1978.
Pictures from when Prince Charles - now our King - visited Whitby in 1978.

IN PICTURES: 25 photos of the time King Charles visited Whitby in 1978

The visit of our new King, Charles III, brought huge crowds to Whitby 45 years ago when he arrived in town as part of 200th anniversary celebrations of Captain Cook.
By Duncan Atkins
Published 5th May 2023, 09:58 GMT
Updated 5th May 2023, 10:08 GMT

We look back at the occasion when our Monarch, who was Prince back then, enjoyed his trip to Whitby.

Prince Charles walks through Whitby Abbey grounds.

1. Charles visit to Whitby

Prince Charles walks through Whitby Abbey grounds. Photo: WG files

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A wave to the crowds.

2. Charles visit to Whitby

A wave to the crowds. Photo: WG files

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Prince Charles meets youngsters in Whitby.

3. Charles visit to Whitby

Prince Charles meets youngsters in Whitby. Photo: WG files

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Prince Charles meets people on his 1978 visit to Whitby.

4. Charles visit to Whitby

Prince Charles meets people on his 1978 visit to Whitby. Photo: WG files

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