{"id":2051742,"date":"2025-09-26T13:31:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T13:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2051742"},"modified":"2025-09-26T13:31:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T13:31:06","slug":"merseyside-town-delighted-as-royal-family-visit-confirmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/merseyside-town-delighted-as-royal-family-visit-confirmed\/","title":{"rendered":"Merseyside town &#8216;delighted&#8217; as Royal Family visit confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_6f1eec\" data-testid=\"leadtext\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">The royal couple will enjoy a &#8220;wonderful experience&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32557589\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Prescot Town Centre<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Andrew Teebay\/Liverpool Echo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">One part of Merseyside is readying itself for another Royal visit next month, which will see their Royal Highnesses enjoy the &#8220;exceptional work&#8221; of local artists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">The leadership team at Shakespeare North Playhouse (SHNP)said it is &#8220;honoured&#8221; to announce The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will visit <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/prescot\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">Prescot<\/a> on Monday October 6 to attend a performance of The Tempest. It means a return visit for the Duke of Edinburgh who formally opened Shakespeare North Playhouse in May 2023, when His Royal Highness toured the building and met with local residents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">On this forthcoming visit, The Duke of Edinburgh will return with The Duchess of Edinburgh and together they will experience a Shakespeare North-produced performance of The Tempest in the Cockpit Theatre.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-32557619\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32557619\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article32557619.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Lisa-Allen-CEO-and-Creative-Director-of-the-Shakespeare-North-PlayhousePrescotLiverpoolPic-Andre.jpg\" alt=\"The Shakespeare North Playhouse\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article32557619.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Lisa-Allen-CEO-and-Creative-Director-of-the-Shakespeare-North-PlayhousePrescotLiverpoolPic-Andre.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article32557619.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Lisa-Allen-CEO-and-Creative-Director-of-the-Shakespeare-North-PlayhousePrescotLiverpoolPic-Andre.jpg 615w,&#10;          https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article32557619.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Lisa-Allen-CEO-and-Creative-Director-of-the-Shakespeare-North-PlayhousePrescotLiverpoolPic-Andre.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">The Shakespeare North Playhouse<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Shakespeare North Playhouse is a cultural and educational landmark dedicated to theatre and community engagement. Since opening in July 2022, it has become a beacon for arts and heritage in Prescot, earning prestigious awards such as Theatre Building of the Year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Cllr Graham Morgan, Leader of <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/knowsley\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">Knowsley<\/a> Council said: \u201cI was delighted that The Duke of Edinburgh was able to officially open the Playhouse back in 2023 and that he will be returning once more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">\u201cThis time His Royal Highness will be accompanied by The Duchess of Edinburgh and will have the opportunity to experience a performance here \u2013 which will be wonderful.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">&#8220;There is such a unique atmosphere in the cockpit and it will be an honour to share that experience with The Duke and Duchess and other invited guests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">\u201cIt is particularly special for Knowsley to host such a visit and for us to be able to highlight this wonderful community asset.\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-32557630\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32557630\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article32557630.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Royal-visit-to-Japan-Day-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh on a visit to Japan on September 21, 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article32557630.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Royal-visit-to-Japan-Day-3.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article32557630.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Royal-visit-to-Japan-Day-3.jpg 615w,&#10;          https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article32557630.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Royal-visit-to-Japan-Day-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh on a visit to Japan on September 21, 2025<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Jane Barlow\/PA Wire)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Lisa Allen, Chief Executive and Creative Director of Shakespeare North Playhouse added: \u201cWe are delighted that The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh can return to experience a performance first-hand, following The Duke\u2019s previous visit where His Royal Highness learned about our work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">\u201cThis co-production of The Tempest with The HandleBards exemplifies our commitment to bold, imaginative, and sustainable theatre-making.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">&#8220;Their Royal Highnesses will witness the exceptional work of our creative teams, including local artists, and see the enjoyment of audiences both young and old.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">\u201cIt is particularly fitting that they will see future generations inspired by the magic of live performance.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.liverpoolecho.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The royal couple will enjoy a &#8220;wonderful experience&#8221; 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