Mr Andrew Blackman made the visit to Raystede on Thursday (May 26) to celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, as well as the charity’s anniversary.
Photographer Graham Franks was there and here are his best shots from the visit.
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Andrew Blackman, the Lord-Lieutenant, said: “It was a great pleasure to visit Raystede today to celebrate two very special milestones – The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and Raystede’s 70th birthday. "70 years of service is an extraordinary achievement both for our Monarch and for the charity, and it is fitting to have planted an English Oak here at Raystede to commemorate the two anniversaries." Photo: GRAHAM FRANKS
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Andrew Blackman, the Lord-Lieutenant, said: "Over those seven decades many thousands of animals have been given better lives by the many dedicated volunteers and staff who work here, and I have greatly enjoyed meeting both the cared-for and the carers.” Photo: GRAHAM FRANKS
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Stephanie Smith, chief executive of Raystede, said: “We were honoured to welcome the Lord-Lieutenant to Raystede. It was a really special visit and one of the highlights of our 70th Anniversary celebrations, as well as a wonderful way to mark the occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.” Photo: GRAHAM FRANKS
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During his visit, the Lord-Lieutenant met some of the many different animals being rescued, rehomed and cared for at Raystede, including dogs, cats, goats, horses, donkeys, birds and alpacas. Photo: GRAHAM FRANKS