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THE Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are due to spend a day in Surrey next Friday (November 18), when they will visit Guildford Cathedral and East Surrey College in Redhill.

The trip to the cathedral, for a 50th anniversary Service of Thanksgiving, will mark half a century since the Queen attended its consecration on Stag Hill in 1961.

More than 800 invited guests are expected, coming from a range of community projects and schools.

The Queen and Prince Philip will also meet 150 singers from diocesan primary schools and the cathedral’s choristers.

The Very Revd Victor Stock, Dean of Guildford, said: "How splendid that Her Majesty the Queen is taking part in our golden jubilee celebrations, as she took part in the consecration 50 years ago.

"And how particularly imaginative that she has asked to take part in an informal celebration of the relationship between the cathedral and the wider community.”

The royal couple will also meet groups of staff and students at East Surrey College and be taken on tours of the facility.

Between them, they will visit the Adult Education Room, Media Studio and Training Salon, plus the Technology, Brick and Vehicle workshops.

A plaque marking the royal visit will also be unveiled at the college.