On 22 June, 2012 Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were guests of honour at a Garden Party held at Alnwick Castle and Garden, hosted by Northumberland's Lord Lieutenant, The Duchess of Northumberland. The purpose of which was to thank Volunteers and Carers, and the North East Reserve Forces and Cadet Volunteers were out in force. The Lord Lt Cadets met The Queen, and representatives of all branches were introduced to her. Our own Sub Lt Thompson was one of those chosen to attend the event and was lucky enough to be chosen to actually meet the Queen. She said “It was an honour, I feel really lucky to have had such an opportunity.”
