And as he self isolates after testing positive for Covid-19, we send him our best wishes with a reminder of the wonderful time he graced the area on a royal visit.
Did you get to see him when he and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall came to Jarrow? They were here in 2006 and joined in with a Toc H tea and cake meeting in Bede Burn Road.
Did you get to see them? Can you spot someone you know in the photo? Take a look and then get in touch with your own memories of royal visits to the area.
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