Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall officially re-opened London’s Borough Market and the historic Three Crown Square market hall last week.
The ceremony brought to an end three years of construction work from the Borough viaduct - Thames Link project, which saw traders temporarily re-located and Three Crown Square dismantled to make way for the viaduct.
Charles and Camilla visited the newly restored market space, meeting some of the employees and traders as well as browsing the fresh produce on offer.
A blessing of the market by the Dean of Southwark Cathedral followed before the Prince rang the newly installed Market Bell to signify the start of the trading day and officially open the market, a tradition that dates back to the market’s origins in the1750s.
Donald Hyslop, chair of the trustees of Borough Market, said: “Borough Market has adapted to meet the needs of Londoners for hundreds of years and continues to do so. The re-opening of Three Crown Square signifies the next chapter in our long and rich history – providing a world-class, ingredient led, market space to meet the needs of a 21st Century London, whilst staying true to our unique identity.”
