How Camilla, the Queen Consort, stole the hearts at Fair Close centre in Newbury

Camilla, Queen Consort, is no stranger to Newbury.

Ahead of her coronation, alongside King Charles III on Saturday, we look back at her visit to the town five years ago.

Back in March 2018, Fair Close Centre gave her a royal welcome, when she re-opened the centre in Newtown Road to mark its 51st anniversary.

She was greeted by centre patron, Harry Henderson, and his sister and centre chairwoman Josie Reed.

Queen Camilla was given a tour and met the centre users who run the second-hand shop in the foyer, the cooks in the kitchen, and volunteers who deliver the meals on wheels.

She met customers and staff in the hair salon, as well as taking part in an Easter bonnet making workshop.

The then Duchess also unveiled a plaque after meeting volunteers, donors and supporters at a small reception.

The Fair Close Centre was opened in 1967 by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

A purpose built day centre, Fair Close offers a friendly place for senior citizens to meet, eat, relax and be entertained.

It is run by an independent charity, Age Concern Newbury & District, and receives no public funding.

It underwent a major modernisation and refurbishment programme ahead of the reopening.

Queen Camilla was also seen at Newbury Racecourse for the Hennessy Gold Cup in 2016, where she met Sir AP McCoy.