THE Welsh Game Fair celebrated the life of Her Majesty The Queen with a gun salute in her memory as the three-day event opened this morning (September 9).

Queen Elizabeth II died yesterday at the age of 96.

The salute took place at 10am in the grounds of the Vaynol Estate, near Bangor, which is hosting this event; the first of its kind in Wales.

A two-minute silence was then observed following the salute. 

North Wales Chronicle: The gun salute was followed by a two-minute silence at the game fairThe gun salute was followed by a two-minute silence at the game fair (Image: Newsquest)

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“The GWCT Welsh Game Fair team is saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and extend our condolences to the Royal Family,” said a statement by the organisers, Stable Events Ltd, The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) and the Vaynol Estate.

“Her Majesty’s passion and support for conservation and the countryside will be remembered and celebrated over the next three days of The GWCT Welsh Game Fair.

"Over the years of her reign, she visited the estate on many occasions and her legacy will be remembered by many. 

“The GWCT confirmed His Majesty The King as its patron earlier this year. His support and commitment will be felt throughout this weekend as we reflect on a lifetime of hard work, support and profound guidance.”