Princess Anne attends dinner to mark Battle of Trafalgar

Oct 19, 2005, 14:57 GMT

Britain's Princess Anne was guest of honour on board Dundee's HM Frigate Unicorn last night (18.10.05) for a mess dinner marking the 200th anniversary of Admiral Lord Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.

The Princess Royal was visiting for the first time as patron of the Unicorn Preservation Society - her late grandmother, the Queen Mother, was the first patron.

On her arrival, Anne was greeted by Dundee Lord Provost John Letford and joined by the Earl and Countess of Dalhousie.

The earl admitted he was thrilled to have the princess involved with the charity.

He said, "It was marvellous to have the Princess Royal agree to be our patron. Anything she is involved with she takes a great deal of interest in so we are very pleased she has taken over the role.

"I am pleased to see a good turnout of people here tonight from Dundee and Angus. Some of them have never been on board the Unicorn before."

The evening began with a quayside reception for around 200 guests. Anne made the main speech commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar, and proposed a toast to Admiral Nelson.

Today (19.10.05) the princess will visit a Save the Children shop in Broughty Ferry and perform the opening ceremony at the new premises of Dundee Citizens' Advice Bureau.

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