Description:Prince Philip paid a swift visit to the tornado trail through Balsall Heath.
Here he is caught crossing Ladypool Road to view some houses still cloaked in scaffolding as work continued on roofs, guttering and windows.
He compared the spirit displayed by the people of Balsall Heath in the aftermath of July's tornado to that of Londoners during the Blitz.
Prince Philip made the comparison to council-employed community workers who helped rebuild areas of Sparkbrook, Moseley, Balsall Heath and Kings Heath devastated by the freak storm.
During the visit he also spoke to community leaders, the city council's emergency planning team, and members of the emergency services.
After being met at the Lahore Karahi restaurant by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Coun John Hood, he heard from residents about their experiences during the tornado He told a group of council staff that the community should be proud of its response to the tornado, which was estimated to have caused pounds 25 million worth of damage to buildings.