He briefly visited Wigan in April 1986, when he and Princess Diana arrived at Wigan North Western railway station on the way to open a factory in Skelmersdale.
More recently, he returned to the borough in April 2019, visiting William Santus & Co Ltd's factory – makers of the famous Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls – as well as Wigan Little Theatre and The Old Courts.
Will King Charles III visit Wigan in the future?
Will King Charles III visit Wigan in the future?
21. Prince Charles
Prince Charles meets members of Wigan Little Theatre - HRH Prince Charles visited Wigan Little Theatre , Uncle Joe's Mint Ball factory and The Old Courts, Wigan - April 2019. Photo: MA
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