Princess Anne won't be leaving Ormskirk empty handed on Friday after an unusual request from Edge Hill University which will leave a pleasant taste in her mouth.
This email flooded into the busy QLocal newsdesk on Saturday:
'Hi
In relation to this story*.
Boxes of Mr Thompson's Ormskirk gingerbread has been ordered to give to her as a present. She likes to taste food for which an area is famous for.
Neil Thompson
Mr Thompson's gingerbread'
*ormskirk.qlocal.co.uk/ormskirk/news_list/By_Royal_appointment___HRH_Princess_Anne_%27booked%27_for_VIP_visit_to_Edge_Hill-55035310.htm