His Majesty King Charles III will be coming to Bolton today to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the town hall.

His visit will be the first appearance from a monarch in the town in around 35 years.

King Charles, accompanied by the Queen Consort, are set to visit the town hall which was opened by his great-great-grandfather, the then Prince of Wales, a century and a half ago.

The monarch will meet the Mayor of Bolton, Akhtar Zaman, as well as leaders such as Bolton Council leader Martyn Cox and local MPs, before a performance by the Polonez Folk Dance Group.

Whilst in Bolton he will attend a reception attended by representatives from a number of organisations, including the Bolton Interfaith Council and Solidarity Community Association, Bolton Holiday Activities and Food, Bolton Wanderers in the Community and Fortalice.

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Before departure, The King is set to be presented with a key to the town hall and a plaque to commemorate the appearance. The appearance is set to be concluded with a performance of God Save The King by the Hand Made Sign Language choir.

Cllr Hilary Fairclough, deputy leader of Bolton Council said she is excited for the King to come to the town.

She said: “Personally I am very excited, and I am pleased the King and Queen consort will be meeting so many of our young people.

“It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to show our sovereign our magnificent town hall.

“He will be walking in the footsteps of the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, who opened this magnificent building in 1873.

In response to this appearance, Bolton Council leader Martyn Cox said: "It's fantastic. A lot of people put in a lot of work to make this happen.

"It's been 35 years since the monarch was last in town.

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"It's great to have His Majesty here on one of his first engagements.

"It's all to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the town hall, which remains the outstanding building in the town centre."

If you would like to see the King today, Bolton council has issued some advice.

People are advised to assemble behind the barriers on Victoria Square before lunchtime, although all of the times are still be confirmed.

And as space is limited, people are asked not to take large bags or luggage into the area.

In terms of parking, there is no parking around Le Mans Crescent on Friday, January 20, but a number of alternative car parks are in use.