The Mayor of Tunbridge Wells Julia Soyke called for unity and friendship to prosper as she gave a talk to school children on Commonwealth Day.
A few hours before the Queen gave a similar address, Mayor Soyke invited the youngsters into the Town Hall council chamber for a reception this morning [Monday, March 12].
One student from each of the seven schools represented posed by the Commonwealth Flag which later flew above the building.
Mayor Soyke said: ‘The theme on this year’s Commonwealth Day is ‘towards a common future’. It explores how we can create a better future for all citizens.
‘She [the Queen] will say just how important it is to remain friends.’
Peter Blackwell, Deputy Lieutenant of Kent, also gave a short speech.
The schools who attended were: Rose Hill School, Pembury Primary School, Bishop’s Down Primary School, Bidborough Primary School, Kent College Pembury, Broadwater School and Claremont School.
