Duke of Gloucester lands at Norwich School ahead of opening

The Duke of Gloucester was flown to the city centre via Royal helicopter, landing close to Norwich Cathedral, on the Norwich School grounds.

One onlooker, Tony Besta, captured footage of the helicopter and said he saw several Range Rovers taking the cousin of Queen Elizabeth II away.

During his visit, the Duke officially opened St Martins House, a new second-stage hostel offering accommodation to 23 people who have experienced homelessness.

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He toured the house's facilities and met several residents and team members, taking time to listen to the accounts of people who had previously been sleeping on the streets of Norwich.

The Duke of Gloucester with St Martins House occupant, Shannon (Image: Andy Newman)

Dr Jan Sheldon, the chief executive of St Martins, said: “We are delighted that HRH The Duke of Gloucester officially opened St Martins House.

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"We are very proud of the new building and the high-quality accommodation we offer here.

The Royal also met Dr Jan Sheldon, the house's chief executive (Image: Andy Newman)

“The Duke’s visit was a fantastic opportunity for our residents and team members to meet him and tell him about their experiences.”