Prince Harry Is "Prince Charming" As He Visits Flood Hit Lancashire
Prince Harry Visits Lancashire
Prince Harry has been in Lancashire to thank soldiers deployed to flood-ravaged regions. He also visited people in the village of St Michael's which was left devastated by the recent storms and even played Prince Charming, helping a little girl who had lost her welly.
He visited Weeton Barracks, where he spoke with personnel from the 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, who were sent to town and villages in Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cumbria left underwater. He told them it was a great opportunity'' to meet soldiers who had given up their Christmases to help others, adding:It's been an emotional month for you.'' For more than four weeks in December, every member of the battalion - approximately 500 soldiers from the base near Blackpool, Lancashire - was positioned to help deal with the crisis. The huge Army presence was drafted in to help flood-affected areas in Carlisle, Keswick, Kendal, Cockermouth, Appleby and Glenridding in Cumbria, and St Michael's in Lancashire. Many residents were evacuated from their homes and businesses, which were left underwater following the deluge of water from storms Desmond, Eva, Frank and Gertrude. The Prince heard that the troops worked tirelessly as they went from door to door to check on residents and supported the recovery work.