Guildford Flies The Flag To Commemorate UK’s Armed Forces

Published on: 24 Jun, 2019
Updated on: 24 Jun, 2019

The Armed Forces flag is flown from the Guildhall. Picture: Guildford Borough Council.

Guildford honoured the UK’s Armed Forces on Monday (June 24) at noon with a flag-raising ceremony at the Guildhall in the High Street.

People in the High Street gathering to watch the flag-raising ceremony. Picture by Sheila Atkinson.

It was watched by a number of people in the High Street including Armed Forces veterans.

Paying their respects. Picture by Sheila Atkinson.

Officials at the ceremony on the balcony of the Guildhall included: The Deputy Colonel The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, Patrick Crowley; the Mayor of Guildford, Richard Billington; a local veteran and Chelsea Pensioner; Royal Grammar School cadet Alex Norris; along with the rector of Holy Trinity and St Mary’s Churches, the Revd Robert Cotton; and a bugler.

On the balcony of the Guildhall for the flag-raising ceremony. Picture: Guildford Borough Council.

A reception was held in the Guildhall following the flag raising.

The Deputy Colonel The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, Patrick Crowley. Picture: Guildford Borough Council.

The mayor said: “I am delighted to be taking part in the flag raising ceremony. It is an important gesture that shows our appreciation for the contributions the Armed Forces have made for us.

“The people of Guildford are very proud of our Armed Forces with many regimental families and veterans living within Surrey. Guildford will continue to raise awareness for the pivotal role of our Armed Forces.”