KING Charles II passed up the chance to shin up an oak apple tree during his comeback visit to Worcester at the weekend.
The former monarch instead settled for a tour of the Faithful City, conducted by Mayor, Councillor Robert Rowden, during Saturday's commemoration of his restoration to the throne in 1660.
Militia members from as far and wide as Bavaria and Germany travelled to Worcester, where the King had to flee for his life from Parliament soldiers, for the celebration of how the Faithful City helped shape British history.
Museum events assistant Matthew Harris said oak apple day was an important occasion for the city.
"The King lost the Battle of Worcester in 1651 and had to hide up an oak tree at Boscobel House to avoid the soldiers looking for him," he said.
"As a result, on his restoration, the oak apple was chosen to commemorate the King's safe escape to France.
n King Charles II addresses the crowd outside the Guildhall, accompanied by the Mayor of Worcester, Coun Robert Rowden, and the Worcester Militia, to commemorate his restoration to the throne in 1660.
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