NEWS that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will visit the Royal Cornwall Show on the opening day (June 6) was warmly welcomed at the traditional pre-show reception, given at his home by this year's president, Col. Edward Bolitho, OBE and his wife Alexandra.

It will be the Princess's fourth visit to Cornwall's biggest annual event and will be a highlight of a significantly 'royal' year for the show.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.