William takes Alford Gardner, 97, to a surprise party at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds.
The prince visited Alford Gardner at his home in Leeds for ITV's Pride Of Britain: A Windrush Special documentaryOne of only two surviving passengers of the Empire Windrush ship has been honoured by the Prince of Wales for his work in breaking down racial barriers.
Prince William visited him at his home in Leeds, before taking him to the city's Headingley cricket ground for a surprise party with cricketing stars.Mr Gardner served as an RAF motor mechanic during WWII, and later returned to England on the famous vessel after the British government passed a new law allowing people from the Caribbean to live and work in Britain.
At the celebration to honour his endeavours Prince William praised his "positive spirit" and said: "We are here because of one person, who changed the lives of so many." Gough paid tribute to Mr Gardner's legacy, saying: "Growing up and playing cricket in Yorkshire, everyone knew about the Caribbean Cricket Club.
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