Some time ago Steve Rich, the leader of Abingdon Town Band, wrote to Her Majesty the Queen asking whether Abingdon Town Band could play at Windsor Castle – a venue normally only used by Military Bands.

Her Majesty, through her private secretary, agreed it would be a good thing, and so it came to pass that on Sunday, Abingdon Town Band became the first non military band to play at Windor Castle.
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They got a good crowd and they made a good sound at Windsor Castle.