This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-33394396
The article has changed 5 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Version 2 | Version 3 |
---|---|
Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall start Wales summer visit | Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall start Wales summer visit |
(about 3 hours later) | |
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have completed the first day of their week-long summer visit to Wales. | |
The Prince met members of the England and Australia cricket teams at Cardiff's Swalec Stadium, ahead of the Ashes Test starting on Wednesday. | |
He also spoke to young people on a course run by The Prince's Trust aimed at preparing them for hospitality work. | He also spoke to young people on a course run by The Prince's Trust aimed at preparing them for hospitality work. |
Visits to a recycling centre and Parc Prison, Bridgend, rounded off the day. | |
Australian fast-bowler Nathan Lyon said the prince was on "top form", asking questions ahead of their opening Ashes game. | |
He said: "It was a massive honour from an Australian cricket team point of view, especially as it's something that a lot of people don't get to do. | |
"It was great for him to come out and meet our guys and pass on a few words. | |
"We're looking good and feeling good and we're feeling excited about the game." | |
Later in the week the royal couple will open a bakery academy in Wrexham and visit a farm producing organic lamb. | Later in the week the royal couple will open a bakery academy in Wrexham and visit a farm producing organic lamb. |
During the tour, the pair are staying at their home in Llwynywermod, Carmarthenshire, where they will host a concert organised by the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. | |
The Duchess will also host a tea party, with entertainment from Carmarthen Youth Opera, for children receiving treatment at Ty Hafan Children's Hospice. | The Duchess will also host a tea party, with entertainment from Carmarthen Youth Opera, for children receiving treatment at Ty Hafan Children's Hospice. |