Soho Housing and royalty

Soho Housing's royal connections

Soho Housing have had various brushes with royalty over the years. Whether that has been for the opening or re-opening of one of our schemes or a general visit we have been graced with the presence of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Phillip and the now King Charles III amongst others. Below is a selection of our favourite images from these visits.

Prince Charles at the re-opening of Sandringham Flats after major refurbishment works.

The opening of Driscoll House, HM Queen Elizabeth II with David Jockelson, then the chair of Soho Housing Association.

Prince Phillip at the re-opening of Royalty Mansions, accommpanied by Leslie Hardcastle one of Soho Housing's founder members.

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