Overview
- The Court Circular recorded the visit to the Albert Memorial Hall, noting receptions by Lord-Lieutenant Dr Alexander Manson and trustee chairman Professor Gordon Riddler.
- A new fiddle tune composed by local musician Dr. Paul Anderson premiered for the anniversary, with the manuscript to be displayed in the hall.
- The couple examined a detailed Lego diorama of the hall and received miniature figures of themselves crafted by village Lego club lead Nicola Reid.
- Inside, they met Ballater School pupils and community groups and viewed historic artefacts including the 1874 silver trowel used for the foundation stone.
- The appearance followed the death of friend Dame Jilly Cooper, with organizers describing the royals as “good neighbours” in a village close to Balmoral and Birkhall.