His Majesty King Charles III and her Majesty the Queen will visit Dedham on Thursday, February 5. This will mark their first return to the area since March 2023, when they visited Colchester to celebrate the city being granted official city status. During his time in Dedham, their Majesties will visit The Sun Inn where they will meet community heroes and businesses who have supported the village. This includes Next Chapter, a domestic abuse charity, Dedham Art Society, an art group that supports East Anglia Children’s Hospice and partners with Munnings Museum, and the Dedham Vale Vineyard. The Mayor of Colchester, Councillor Michael Lilley, has welcomed news of the visit, he said: “It is a tremendous honour to welcome Their Majesties back to our city.