Reading's oldest gem has welcomed another royal visit, adding to its history of visit since being founded by King Henry I in 1121.

The Duke of Gloucester paid a visit to Reading Abbey Quarter where he toured Reading Museum’s  Victorian Schoolroom experience in the Grade I listed Abbey Gateway.

The Museum’s schoolroom experience allows children and young people today to better understand how schools were run in the Victorian age, including writing on a slate with a dip pen and ink and dressing in Victorian costumes.

The Gateway was once part of the Reading Ladies Boarding School, famously attended by Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra. 

The member of the Royal household was accompanied by Mr Andrew Try, Lord Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire.

During the visit, the royal delegation met the Mayor of Reading, Cllr Tony Page, and staff from Reading Museum.

They also spent time in the historic Abbey Ruins including the chapter house which served as the meeting place for the community of monks at the Abbey.

 Mayor of Reading, Cllr Tony Page, said: “It was a great honour to welcome HRH Duke of Gloucester to the Abbey Quarter.

“Reading is a town of historic importance; the burial place of King Henry I and the Abbey Gateway once used by Queen Elizabeth I as part of her royal palace."