Princess Alexandra Plants a cherry tree

Sunday 19th October 2008
Princess returns after 50 years

Princess Alexandra today returned to St Luke’s Church West Kilburn where fifty years ago she laid the foundation stone of the church building.

The Church was packed for a service of celebration and thanksgiving to mark the Golden Jubilee. As well as the Princess, those attending included the Lord Mayor of Westminster, and a number of those who have been connected with the church over the past 50 years.

After the service the Princess planted a Tibetan Cherry tree in the garden which has just undergone a major refurbishment to create an attractive and ecologically diverse space for the users of the building.

The current Vicar, Alastair Thom comments, ‘This church has been a force for good in this community over the past 50 years and we are delighted that the Princess was able to see the building that she started now housing a vibrant and diverse community’.

The day before on the saturday night the church held a 50’s party with plenty of food and jiving. The whole weekend was a really fitting climax to our jubilee celebrations. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this year and particularly this weekend so memorable!