The Royal Cornwall Show 2009

What do Princess Alexandra, Rick Stein and
Paul Wright Jewellery have in common?

... All three attracted the attention of visitors

to the Royal Cornwall Show last week!

HRH The Princess Alexandra at the Royal Cornwall Show 2009

The showground, located just 10 minutes drive from Padstow, bursts into life for three days every year during the annual Royal Cornwall Show. There are a number of dog, falconry and equine competitions at this popular agricultural event where visitors are free to explore the many trade stands and exhibitions at the showground.

This year saw the visit of HRH The Princess Alexandra. It was her fifth visit to the show and she was presented with her badge as a Vice-president of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association. Her Royal Highness requested a visit to the Rural Crafts Association marquee where she took a keen interest in the exhibits on display including the hand crafted silver and gold jewellery by Paul Wright Jewellery.

Princess Alexandra, 'The Honourable Lady Ogilvy', is a member of the British Royal Family, the youngest granddaughter of King George V and Queen Mary. She was married to the late Sir Angus Ogilvy. Prior to her marriage she was known as Princess Alexandra of Kent.

Princess Alexandra carries out royal duties on behalf of her cousin, The Queen. She is 33rd in the line of succession to the British throne; at the time of her birth in 1936, she was sixth.

Many of the exhibitors and visitors to the Show took advantage of dining out in Padstow where the popular television cuisine presenter, Rick Stein, has several renowned restaurants including his famous Seafood Restaurant.

Stein opened his first business in Padstow in 1974, and now specialises in fish cookery. His business operates four restaurants, a bistro, a cafe, a seafood delicatessen, patisserie shop, a gift shop and a cookery school. His impact on the local economy of Padstow is such that it has been nicknamed "Padstein" despite the phrase being openly disputed by Rick himself.

Paul and Wendy Wright took time out each day to dine in the restaurants of Rick Stein along with other visitors to Cornwall and the agricultural show. Sadly Princess Alexandra was unable to attend Rick Stein's restaurant on this occassion but we would like to thank her for visiting our stand during the show - a very charming and gracious lady!

We can't help those who missed Princess Alexandra and Rick Stein last week but if you also missed the 'Paul Wright Jewellery' trade stand in Cornwall you have an opportunity right now to see some of the new jewellery designs in the Summer Collection for 2009 by clicking here.