Hungerford Arcade: Hungerford Celebrates Birth of Baby Princess

Rod Desmeules (blue trousers) holding court

The Union flags were flying high in Hungerford today as the town celebrated the announcement that the Duchess of Cambridge had given birth to a beautiful baby daughter. Rod Desmeules, a great friend of Hungerford and of the Arcade, was up bright and early putting the Union flags up thoughout the town in celebration of the Royal birth of the new baby Princess.  Rod was holding court to a group of visitors to the town, briefing them about the news which they may not have heard due to travelling.  There was great excitement and much talk of celebrating. 

Hungerford was buzzing all day with excitement. people spoke of nothing else - wonderful.