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Royals Brave Rain for Welsh Community Visit
26 Feb
Summary
- The Prince and Princess of Wales visited a community project in Llanidloes.
- They interacted with locals, sampling cider and observing craft-making.
- The visit aimed to celebrate community spirit before St. David's Day.
The Prince and Princess of Wales recently visited Powys to celebrate community ahead of St. David's Day. Their engagements began at The Hanging Gardens in Llanidloes, a vibrant community project focused on resilience and creativity.
Despite inclement weather, crowds gathered to greet the royal couple. William and Catherine warmly interacted with well-wishers, sharing hugs and posing for selfies. They visited a cafe at the community space, conversing with individuals creating Welsh language festival signs.
The Hanging Gardens serves as a hub for sustainable living, artistic expression, and shared experiences, featuring a cafe, performing arts centre, market, and gardens. The royals observed a young artist at work in the forge and watched schoolchildren perform Welsh songs.
During their visit to the adjoining market, William sampled Welsh Mountain Cider and chatted with producers. Catherine emphasized the importance of such community hubs, calling them a "lifeline." The couple later visited Oriel Davies, a contemporary art gallery in Newtown, concluding their community-focused tour.
