over Victoria Harbour.
previous evening,
- 3
the
As with the variety show the
display was broadcast live on
television.
It is estimated that some 600,000 people
witnessed the event, at first-hand, from vantage points on
both sides of the harbour.
Her Majesty and Prince Philip
watched the
fireworks display from the royal yacht,
following which a state dinner
attended by prominent members of the community.
dinner and reception took place
As on his previous visit, Prince Philip carried
out an additional active programme of his own. He opened
the second generating station at the China Light and Power
Company's Castle Peak Power Station and visited the Duke
of Edinburgh's Training Camp in the Tai Po district, and
the World Wildlife Centre at the Mai Po
Po marshes in the
north-west New Territories. His Royal Highness also gave
a reception for past members of the Duke of Edinburgh
Study Conferences, Prince Philip Scholars to the
University of Cambridge, Gold Award Winners of the Duke of
Edinburgh Award Scheme, representatives of the Outward
Bound School and the Board of Governors of the Prince
Philip Dental Hospital.
The royal visit was undoubtedly greatly enjoyed
by the Hong Kong people.
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