Year 12 student Ben was invited to meet the Prince of Wales at BAE in Samlesbury as part of HRH’s tour of the Ribble Valley. Ben was introduced to Prince Charles by Lord Shuttleworth (the Queen's personal representative for Lancashire)before accompanying both men on a tour of BAE.
Ben said: " I shook hands with Prince Charles and chatted with him for a few minutes. He asked me about what I was doing now and what I wanted to do in the future. I told him I was keen to join the army and he said we needed more people like that. He was what I expected and came across as any normal person would."
Ben was selected to be the Lord Lieutenant’s cadet in September 2016. Cadets are selected in recognition of exceptional achievements and attend a number of functions alongside their Lord Lieutenant. In the coming week Ben has also been invited by Lord Shuttleworth to Blackburn Cathedral for the installation of the Dean of Blackburn. The following week he will be attending a private drinks reception installation of Robert Mitchell Webb JP as the High Sheriff of Lancashire. As part of his role, which began in September 2016 and finishes in September 2017, Ben will attend a number of prestigious events by invite from the Lord Lieutenant.
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