The special celebration ahead of the coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla on Saturday (May 6) saw young and old enjoy afternoon tea and sing along to feel-good tunes from live performers Alan Crawford and Clara Wilson.
Joint hosts, the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield and the Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Tim McClelland, said: “It was our absolute pleasure and honour to host yesterday’s (Wednesday’s) Coronation Tea Party and to see so many people join in the celebrations for this once-in-a-lifetime historic event.
"We are especially grateful for everyone’s kind donations to this year’s Lord Mayor charities, B Positive and Southern Area Hospice; your generosity never goes unnoticed and will go a long way in helping support and sustain the amazing work these local organisations do.”
Here are 25 images from photographer Tony Hendron’s visit to the event.
1. Coronation Tea
All smiles at the Coronation Tea at the Seagoe Hotel on Wednesday. PT17-278. Photo: TONY-HENDRON
2. Coronation Tea
Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield with guests at the Coronation tea Party . PT17-294. Photo: TONY-HENDRON
3. Coronation Tea
Councillor Mark Baxter and the Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Councillor Paul Greenfield, with family and friends at the Coronation tea Party. PT17-295. Photo: TONY-HENDRON
4. Coronation Tea
The Mayor of ABC Council, Councillor Paul Greenfield and the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Tim McClelland, with their wives, Fiona Greenfield, left, and Karen McClelland at the Coronation Tea Party on Wednesday.PT17-293. Photo: TONY-HENDRON