In his days as Prince of Wales, he was a regular visitor to Sunderland and County Durham.
We saw him try his skills at bowls, test out the driver’s seat in a car at Nissan, and don a hard hat for a visit to Pallion shipyard.
But most of all, we saw him chat with members of the public and they took him to their hearts. Let’s re-live those precious moments and perhaps you can spot someone you know.
1. Pictured at Pallion
A 1979 visit to the Pallion shipyard of Sunderland Shipbuilders Ltd. Remember this? Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Reflections from 1998
Prince Charles at Sunderland Glass Centre in 1998. Are you in the picture? Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Well played, Your Royal Highness
Prince Charles was keen to try his hand at bowls when he visited Crowtree Leisure Centre in 1978. Photo: se
4. Pleased to meet you
So many smiles as Prince Charles meets an adoring public in Sunderland in 1985. Photo: Sunderland Echo