17 photos of Royal visits to Lancashire over the years - as Preston prepares to welcome King

The King is due to visit Preston on Monday.

Preston is preparing to welcome King Charles next week.

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Prince Charles with Tom Finney at Deepdale , Preston, 1997

His Majesty is scheduled to make his first official royal visit to the city as sovereign on Monday, November 16.

He will meet local volunteers and community workers, including members from the Vault Youth Zone, during his visit to the Harris Museum, as well as visiting The Foxton Centre and The Rosemere Cancer Foundation.

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King Charles III | PA

But Lancashire is no stranger to royal visits - with many senior members visiting the red rose county over the past century.

From Princess Diana opening the Royal Preston Hospital, to Prince Harry at Brockholes and the late Queen Elizabeth on the Flag Market - how many do you remember?

Check out some photos from royal visits below:

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