Organisers say they can’t thank the driver, John Hodges, enough for saving the day allowing the prince and prncess, Aaron Rose, 6, and Ella Duncan-Cramp, 10. to travel in style.
"He’s a newcomer to the village and we can’t thank him enough,” said committee member Malcolm Pool. “He really saved the day.”
Crowds lined the streets for the parade on Sunday, which was part of a two-day event on the Village Green.
Inspire Urself dance arts group added a Notting Hill flavour to the parade and the local care home also got involved by creating some “electric cars” by decorating their wheelchairs.
"It hasn’t been easy organising it after Covid – many of the brass bands hwere just not ready to perform,” said Malcolm.
"But overall a lot of people had a lot of fun.”
1. Chapel St Leonards carnival parade
Chapel St Leonards carnival parade. Photo: David Dawson
2. Chapel St Leonards carnival parade
Chapel St Leonards carnival parade Photo: David Dawson
3. Chapel St Leonards carnival parade
Volunteers did some fundraising along the parade. Photo: David DDawson
4. Chapel St Leonards carnival parade
Lots of treats for children along the way. Photo: David Dawson