At the anniversary service, the Bishop of Woolwich, the Rt Rev Colin Buchanan, will lead prayers and give a blessing. Mike Dudding, Chair of the Marshall's Trust, the major funders of Christ Church, will speak about the centre's work with local businesses and social projects, and the Duke will make a response.

There will be presentations by the Blackfriars Settlement Youth Centre, who will perform a dance, a local lady's reminiscences, "Southwark Memories", and a dialogue by the Sesame Institute, which uses drama and movement therapy to help people with a wide range of needs. The choir of the London Nautical School will also sing, and while they continue the Duke will view the displays prepared by organisations which are based in Christ Church or work in the parish.

Media arrangements on the day will be on the Royal rota system and passes should be applied for through the usual channels.

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