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Thousands due to return to Royal Norfolk Show

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Princess Anne met exhibitors on Wednesday morning at the Royal Norfolk Show

The crowds have returned to the Royal Norfolk Show for the first time since 2019 following its hiatus due to Covid.

About 90,000 people are expected to visit the Costessey showground, on the outskirts of Norwich, over the next two days.

Princess Anne, who last visited as royal guest in 2011, has been meeting exhibitors and show-goers.

"We're here with open arms to welcome everybody back," said Holly Whitaker, from the organisers.

"I can't tell you how thrilled we are - it's been a manic week but we're ready to welcome everybody," said Ms Whitaker, who is the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association's charity manager.

Stephanie Nelson/BBC Horse with groomStephanie Nelson/BBC
Animals have once again been proudly paraded in the show rings
Stephanie Nelson/BBC Cow at Royal Norfolk ShowStephanie Nelson/BBC
Cows have been awaiting their prize gradings
Stephanie Nelson/BBC Horse and rider at the Royal Norfolk ShowStephanie Nelson/BBC
Showjumping displays have been one of the attractions at the county show

The annual event was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

This year, the agricultural showpiece features about 3,000 animals and 700 trade stands.

Captain America at the Royal Norfolk Show
Captain America and a sidekick were cementing Anglo-US relations
Lucy Lightfoot/BBC Martyn Davies and Gloria Goodly with the winning floral display in the Garden VillageLucy Lightfoot/BBC
Gloria Goodly and Martyn Davies with the winning floral display in the Garden Village
Floral crown made for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
A floral crown to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee has been on display at the show
Crowds gather around one of the show rings
The crowds gathering around one of the show's smaller rings

BBC Radio Norfolk has its stand back at the show and has been reliving how it did one of its test transmissions from there in 1980.

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