The Queen visited a horse racing stables, a school and an art gallery during her first visit to Somerset for seven years.
Her Majesty arrived on a train at Castle Cary where she was greeted and cheered by hundreds of pupils from local schools on Thursday (March 28th).
She went to horse racing trainer Paul Nicholls’ Ditcheat yard, King’s Bruton School, and the Hauser & Wirth Somerset art gallery in Bruton. It was her first visit to Somerset since her 2012 Jubilee tour.
The Queen also heard from representatives from the University of Bath working on research projects on equestrian sport spinal injuries and racehorse welfare.
During her visit to King’s Bruton School she officially opened its new music centre to mark its 500th anniversary.
She also named a new Avon and Somerset Police horse Windsor during a special ceremony. And The Queen’s final stop was Hauser & Wirth Somerset, a gallery and multi-purpose arts centre located at Durslade Farm in Bruton.
Photos: Avon & Somerset Police, Somerset County Council, Royal.uk
