On March 1, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended an official council meeting to mark Southend-on-Sea becoming a City, at the Civic Centre in Southend. The Prince and the Duchess visited Southend seafront and unveil Southend’s new eco-friendly Pier Train, which has been named after Sir David. The Prince and the Duchess also attended a reception for volunteers and community leaders at Sands By The Sea Restauran.