Prince William braved the bad weather to meet young fans who he spotted wearing an Aston Villa scarf during his joint trip to Wales.
Alongside the Princess of Wales, royal couple had been touring The Hanging Gardens, a community centre dedicated to creativity and resilience, when they extended their schedule to spend time with the gathered crowds.
Supporters had assembled outside the venue despite the downpour, many clutching daffodils and waving Welsh flags as William and Catherine arrived to enthusiastic cheers.
Both royals wore the national flower of Wales pinned to their clothing.
Prince William spotted a well-wishers holding an Aston Villa scarf and made sure to speak to them
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Clutching black umbrellas, the couple spent 25 minutes chatting with well-wishers in the heavy rain after their vehicle had initially departed the venue.
Children presented them with flowers and hand-drawn pictures, while the princess embraced supporters and exchanged high-fives.
Both William and Catherine happily posed for photographs and selfies with those who had waited to see them.
The prince was particularly pleased when he noticed youngsters displaying an Aston Villa scarf, telling them: “That’s a great way to get my attention.”
Following their Llanidloes engagement, the couple travelled to Oriel Davies contemporary art gallery in Newtown before attending a volunteer celebration at Hafan yr Afon.
Frances and Kevin Blockley, founders of The Wilderness Trust which operates the centre, guided the royal visitors through the facility.
Upon arrival, the couple stopped at the café where Catherine ordered a cappuccino and William chose tea, before joining locals crafting Welsh-language festival signs.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were visiting ahead of St David’s Day this weekend
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Venturing outside to the forge, they encountered nursery children aged three and four who had prepared hand-drawn signs for the occasion.
The royals watched blacksmith Ollie Jones craft a hook for the venue before moving to the performing arts space.
There, pupils from Llanidloes school performed traditional Welsh songs, with Kate later describing the young singers as “incredible”.
In the adjoining market, William paused at the Welsh Mountain Cider stall, asking: “I will have to try some, what do you recommend?”
When Catherine joined him, he explained: “I was offered a glass of cider so I said yes.”
The pair also chatted with the Ash and Elm Horticulture team, enquiring about the challenges of growing vegetables locally and praising their efforts.
The future King and Queen made an unexpected stop in bad weather to spend time with the crowds that lined the street
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Their tour concluded in the kitchen, where traditional Welsh stew cawl and Welsh cakes were being prepared for Sunday’s national celebrations.
Catherine emphasised the significance of such community spaces, describing The Hanging Gardens as “a life line to so many people in the community”.
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