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King and Queen Consort visit 'Yorkshire's food capital' King and Queen Consort visit 'Yorkshire's food capital'
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The royal couple visited Talbot Yard Food Court in MaltonThe royal couple visited Talbot Yard Food Court in Malton
The King and the Queen Consort have sampled gin, macarons and gelato on a visit to "Yorkshire's food capital".The King and the Queen Consort have sampled gin, macarons and gelato on a visit to "Yorkshire's food capital".
They visited Talbot Yard Food Court in Malton, North Yorkshire, where they met with local food and drink producers.They visited Talbot Yard Food Court in Malton, North Yorkshire, where they met with local food and drink producers.
Hundreds of people braved the rain in the market town and foodie destination to greet the royal visitors.Hundreds of people braved the rain in the market town and foodie destination to greet the royal visitors.
It was Camilla's first engagement since her new title of Queen Camilla was unveiled on invitations for the King's coronation in May.It was Camilla's first engagement since her new title of Queen Camilla was unveiled on invitations for the King's coronation in May.
The King sampled award-winning gin at the Rare Bird DistilleryThe King sampled award-winning gin at the Rare Bird Distillery
The tour of the food court started at the Rare Bird Distillery, where Charles joked: "Nothing more fun than a gin distillery."The tour of the food court started at the Rare Bird Distillery, where Charles joked: "Nothing more fun than a gin distillery."
After speaking to the owners, retired fireman Matt Stewart and his partner Elizabeth Riding, the King sampled some of their award-winning London Dry Gin.After speaking to the owners, retired fireman Matt Stewart and his partner Elizabeth Riding, the King sampled some of their award-winning London Dry Gin.
"I'll just have a tiny sip," he said."I'll just have a tiny sip," he said.
However, he declined an offer of the vanilla-flavoured gin, quipping: "It's not quite the right time of day."However, he declined an offer of the vanilla-flavoured gin, quipping: "It's not quite the right time of day."
The royals then visited Master Patissier Florian Poirot, where Camilla tasted a lemon bergamot macaron, saying it was "tres bien".The royals then visited Master Patissier Florian Poirot, where Camilla tasted a lemon bergamot macaron, saying it was "tres bien".
He told BBC Look North it had been one of the highlights of his career.He told BBC Look North it had been one of the highlights of his career.
"It's pretty amazing," he said, adding: "A really, really great day which we will never forget.""It's pretty amazing," he said, adding: "A really, really great day which we will never forget."
"Our little son has also handed flowers over to [the Queen Consort].""Our little son has also handed flowers over to [the Queen Consort]."
She was presented with flowers from Mr Poirot's son, Thomas, aged 2She was presented with flowers from Mr Poirot's son, Thomas, aged 2
The Queen Consort chose a sample of mango gelato at the next stop, Groovy Moo ice cream parlour, describing it as "lovely".The Queen Consort chose a sample of mango gelato at the next stop, Groovy Moo ice cream parlour, describing it as "lovely".
Owner Michelle Walker, 60, was the first to open a business at the food court in 2015, after closing her previous ice cream business in Bridlington to care for her husband, who died from a brain tumour in 2014.Owner Michelle Walker, 60, was the first to open a business at the food court in 2015, after closing her previous ice cream business in Bridlington to care for her husband, who died from a brain tumour in 2014.
The Royal couple visited the Groovy Moo ice cream parlourThe Royal couple visited the Groovy Moo ice cream parlour
She told the PA news agency: "You couldn't ask for a more genuine couple, there were no airs and graces, they were just like a normal couple that come here on a Wednesday. It was like we'd known them for years.She told the PA news agency: "You couldn't ask for a more genuine couple, there were no airs and graces, they were just like a normal couple that come here on a Wednesday. It was like we'd known them for years.
"At times I actually forgot who they were."At times I actually forgot who they were.
"I know people have been saying 'will he struggle as King', but I think he'll walk it," she added."I know people have been saying 'will he struggle as King', but I think he'll walk it," she added.
The royal couple also visited butchers Food 2 Remember and Roost Coffee & Roastery, and shared a piece of banana bread at Bluebird Bakery.The royal couple also visited butchers Food 2 Remember and Roost Coffee & Roastery, and shared a piece of banana bread at Bluebird Bakery.
Hundreds of people lined the streets to welcome the royal coupleHundreds of people lined the streets to welcome the royal couple
They left the converted coaching yard to the sounds of a local brass band.They left the converted coaching yard to the sounds of a local brass band.
The couple then went on a walkabout in Malton town centre, where hundreds lined the streets to greet them, despite the rain.The couple then went on a walkabout in Malton town centre, where hundreds lined the streets to greet them, despite the rain.
Camilla asked some of the children if they were "enjoying their holiday"Camilla asked some of the children if they were "enjoying their holiday"
The King later met representatives from a number of local charities.The King later met representatives from a number of local charities.
On Thursday, King Charles and Camilla will be in York to carry out the first Royal Maundy service of the his reign.On Thursday, King Charles and Camilla will be in York to carry out the first Royal Maundy service of the his reign.
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