His Royal Highness attended an event at the park, where The Duke toured the grounds, saw some of the recent improvements and met local schoolchildren, community groups and organisation representatives.

The Duke took in some of the park’s recently completed improvements and refurbishment work, including the Cocker Clock Memorial Tower and Italian Gardens.

During the visit, His Royal Highness also saw recently refurbished Cocker Clock Memorial Tower, where The Duke was invited to unveil a blue plaque commemorating Dr William Henry Cocker, Blackpool’s first Mayor.

Local schoolchildren lined Cocker Walk to welcome The Duke of Edinburgh, before His Royal Highness continued through the Italian Gardens and met representatives of local community groups and organisations.

The Duke also watched performances from local community groups, including choirs and young people involved in music and dance, before visiting the recently refurbished Art Deco Café. His Royal Highness also signed the park’s visitor book before departing.

The visit came ahead of the park’s official centenary celebrations early next month, where residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a fun-filled day of entertainment and activities, culminating in a spectacular drone show.

The park has undergone a programme of investment and improvements in recent years, helping to preserve and enhance one of Blackpool’s most popular green spaces for residents and visitors.