Met the Earl and Countess of Wessex at Wynn Gardens, Old Colwyn today. The weather was unexpectedly fine, and a large crowd had turned out, including three delightful ladies from Minnesota.Wynn Gardens were renovated some years ago by Old Colwyn Environment Federation, led by the indefatigable Cliff Prout, who received an MBE for his community service in this year’s Birthday Honours.
The Earl and Countess spent the best part of an hour in the gardens, and seemed to take the time to chat to almost everyone present. They were very good value. The Countess planted a walnut tree, using the shiniest spade I have ever seen.
Cliff made a short but very amusing speech, pointing out that it was the first royal visit to Old Colwyn since Princess Victoria in 1823. She must have been about four at the time. What, I wonder, was she doing there?
