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16:48, 20 MAY 2013

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall sign the visitors book watched by pupils of the Elmhurst School for Dance.1 of 12
Prince Charles offically opens the Town Hall.2 of 12
Children from Elmhurst Ballet School perform for the Royal couple.3 of 12
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall with Lord Mayor Randal Brew.4 of 12
Prince Charles meets performers from Elmhurst Ballet School.5 of 12
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, meets young performers.6 of 12
The Duchess of Cornwall with pupils from the Elmhurst Ballet School.7 of 12
A banner from the crowds draped over railings.8 of 12
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall greet the crowds.9 of 12
Prince Charles waves to the crowd at Victoria Square.10 of 12
Sam Fitzpatrick aged 7 from the St Edwards RC School in Selly Park.11 of 12
Prince Charles meets 'John Bull'.12 of 12

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