THE Royal Party for this year’s Whitlees Gala were chosen earlier this week with six lucky local children picked for the big day.

The Queen, Sophie Mcleod, can be seen at the back along with the King Jack Wilson.

At the front from left to right is Prince Campbell Wood, Princess Abby Hunter, Princess Jessica Toner and Prince Kerr Lundie.

This year’s Gala will be held on Sunday June 26 and the committee are planning to make it the best one yet. Keep reading the Herald for more details.