The new facility is said to be a major upgrade compared with the watchtower building opened in 1955 by the King’s father, also a former pupil. In a TV broadcast in 1977, Charles described how, as a ...

The new facility is said to be a major upgrade compared with the watchtower building opened in 1955 by the King's father, also a former pupil. In a TV broadcast in 1977, Charles described how, as a ...

Princess Royal opens coastguard centre at King’s old school The new building replaces one opened by Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, in 1955. Lucinda Cameron Tuesday 24 June 2025 13:30 BST ...

The new building replaces the previous “watchtower” structure opened in 1955 by Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, which was later used by the King when he was a member of the ...

There are currently 21 senior Gordonstoun students – 11 active and 10 training – who are supporting HM Coastguard. The previous ‘watchtower’ building was opened in 1955 (Peter Jolly/PA) ...