Royalty comes to Bexhill

On Thursday, 12 July His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent will be welcomed by the Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Phyllida Stewart-Roberts when he visits the United Arab Emirates Technical Training Project at Bexhill on Sea.

During his four hour visit to the UAE Technical Training Project His Royal Highness will have the opportunity to meet more than 300 students, staff and visiting dignitaries, both from the UK and the UAE. The Duke will view the various projects undertaken by the students as part of their studies and attend their Annual Award Ceremony.

During his visit HRH will meet student who have completed their UK education and are due to return to the United Arab Emirates, where they will take up their positions with their Country's Armed Forces

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The Project has many contracts with local suppliers and employs around 50 local people in a variety of roles. It is one of the largest employers in the area and makes a significant contribution to the local economy. Through donations to worthy causes it has also done much to contribute to the voluntary sector both within the Bexhill area but also in the wider County of East Sussex.

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