Princess Anne gets emotional after heartfelt encounter with Deaf community

Princess Anne was treated to a heartfelt welcome during a special visit to the Hull and East Yorkshire Centre for the Deaf, where generations of the local Deaf community came together to celebrate the Princess Royal's longstanding support for inclusion and community initiatives.

The royal engagement began with a moving performance by the Hull Visual Choir, whose members use British Sign Language to bring music to life while helping bridge the gap between Deaf and hearing communities.

The choir has become a powerful symbol of inclusivity, using sign language and performance to make songs accessible to all.

Anne is renowned for her dedication to charitable causes, later delivered a speech and unveiled a commemorative plaque during her visit, marking an important moment for the centre and its members.

One of the most touching moments came when the Princess met some of the centre's oldest members, hearing first-hand about their experiences and connection to a charity that has served the Deaf community for more than a century.

Founded over 100 years ago and based at its current Spring Bank home since 1926, the centre has long been at the heart of Deaf life in Hull and East Yorkshire.

The visit also celebrated the next generation, with two of the centre's youngest Deaf patrons presenting Anne with a beautiful posy of flowers.

Today, the Hull and East Yorkshire Centre for the Deaf provides a wide range of services, activities and social opportunities for Deaf individuals and their families, helping to promote communication, accessibility and inclusion across the region.