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Princess Royal Dines at 100-Year-Old Fish Restaurant
1 Apr
Summary
- Princess Anne visited a century-old family-run restaurant in South Shields.
- The Princess Royal also toured the 160-year-old South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade.
- Local schoolchildren met the princess and discussed safety near cliffs and sea.
The Princess Royal recently visited South Shields, participating in several commemorative events. Her tour included a stop at Colmans, a family-run seafood restaurant established in 1926, which is celebrating its centenary this year. The restaurant's director noted the full circle moment, recalling Princess Anne presenting his father with an MBE for hospitality services in 2021.
Further into her visit, the Princess Royal spent time at the South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade. This esteemed organization is marking its 160th anniversary and is recognized for its long record of life-saving efforts. During her time at the brigade's watch house, she engaged with volunteers and local schoolchildren, even quizzing them on water safety near cliffs and the sea.
