BIRGITTE, the Duchess of Gloucester, is visiting two well-known organisations in Hereford today.
Her visit will include the Little Princess Trust, based on Berrington Street, and Wyevale Nurseries.
But it is not the first time that a member of the Royal Family have visited the county.
Here are four times when the Royal Family visited Herefordshire in recent years.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, September 2023
In September 2023, the Prince and Princess of Wales, now Prince William and Princess Catherine, visited Hereford.
Their visit focused on education, mental health, and sustainable farming.
They began at Madley Primary School’s Forest School, observing children engaged in nature-based activities.
They then travelled to Kings Pitt Farm to discuss regenerative agriculture with tenant farmers.
The visit highlighted their interest in countryside issues, youth development, and rural mental-health support.
The Duke of Edinburgh, October 2024
In October 2024, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Herefordshire.
His trip centred on veterans, skills training, and further education.
He toured NMITE, where students showcased engineering projects, and unveiled a commemorative plaque.
He also visited Holme Lacy College, inspecting its new Low Carbon Technology Training Centre.
The highlight was his visit to Hereford Veteran Support, where he opened a new facility dedicated to helping local veterans.
The Prince of Wales, January 2025 (Lower Blakemere Farm)
In January 2025, the Prince of Wales returned to Herefordshire for a working visit to Lower Blakemere Farm.
He examined composting systems, soil-health measures, and other regenerative techniques used by tenant farmers.
The farm is one of seven Duchy sites used to test and demonstrate low-carbon, biodiversity-friendly farming methods.
His visit highlighted practical steps toward net-zero agriculture.
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The Prince of Wales, January 2026 ( Much Cowarne/ We Are Farming Minds)
On January 15, 2026, the Prince of Wales met farmers Laura and John Bowler at their 190-acre farm in Much Cowarne, along with Sam Stables, a founder of the charity We Are Farming Minds, which the prince is a patron of.
He joined the farmers in everyday farm tasks, focusing on farming livelihoods and mental wellbeing.
The visit reinforced the Prince’s ongoing support for rural communities, farmers, and initiatives that use farm work and countryside life to support people struggling with mental health issues.
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