King Charles and Queen Camilla were in high spirits today as they visited Brecon, Wales.
The King, who has been Prince of Wales for more than 53 years, and the Queen visited Community Center Theater Brychenniog this afternoon.
The couple – who are known to be animal lovers – were delighted to meet the freshly shorn alpacas when they were taken on a field trip outside.
The Alpaca Theater was taking part in the annual Brecknock Agricultural Society Show in a field next to Brychenniog.
As Camilla gave the animal a gentle stroke on its neck, King Charles happily posed for photographs next to it.
King Charles and the Queen pictured during a visit to Theater Brychiniog in Brecon, Wales this afternoon
During today’s visit, King Charles looked smart in a tan suit, which he teamed with a red striped tie.
Meanwhile the Queen opted for a stylish emerald green midi dress with a pair of brown block heels.
The event organizers presented the Queen with a bouquet of white and light pink roses.
During the visit, the king also expressed interest in seeing some sheep sheared.
Afterwards, Charles and Camilla took time to visit Brecon Barracks, the regional army command in Wales.
Earlier in the day, the couple were beaming with joy as they were spotted cheering on schoolchildren during a visit to Brecon Cathedral this afternoon.
The couple were celebrating the cathedral’s centenary year and met with cathedral representatives and organizers of the Brecon Choir Festival.
As they arrived at the cathedral today, the couple were greeted by a crowd of cheering and excited schoolchildren who waved Union flags.
They first went to meet minister Mark Drakeford, who they shook hands with before entering the church.
Image: King Charles watches sheep shearing during a visit to Brychiniog Theater in Brecon, Wales
King Charles and Queen Camilla pictured signing the visitors’ book during their visit to Brecon Cathedral today
The King was smart in a beige suit with a green and red striped tie while the Queen opted for an emerald green printed dress.
The King and Queen were photographed watching some sheep shearing during a visit to the community center today
King Charles took a particular interest in alpacas, which were exhibiting at the annual Brecknock Agricultural Society Show.
After Queen Camilla strokes an alpaca, King Charles happily poses for a photo with the freshly shaved animal
King Charles is attending an alpacas show in a field next to the community center today
The couple – who are known animal lovers – were delighted to meet the alpacas as they were taken on a tour of the outdoor grounds.
King Charles first met Sergeant Adam Humphreys of The Queen’s Dragoon Guards (The Welsh Cavalry) during a visit to Brecon Barracks.
The newly-crowned couple pictured at Brecon Cathedral after signing the visitors book this afternoon
Charles and Camilla were in high spirits today as they held several engagements in Brecon
The King, who has been Prince of Wales for more than 53 years, and the Queen visited Brecon Cathedral this afternoon.
Once inside, the royals heard a performance by the choir and were moved by the music.
Last year, Mark was accused of making a ‘fault pass’ by revealing his private conversations with the new king.
He claimed that the King expressed serious ‘concerns’ about how people would fare during the coming ‘tough winter’ due to the cost-of-living crisis.
The politician claimed she discussed rising bills, climate change and the impact of renewable energy with Charles during their visit in September.
Mr Drakeford said the King was interested in renewable energy production in Wales and told him how it could play a ‘huge role’ in future energy security.
Political commentator Jack Blanchard later told Tom Newton Dunn that the Welsh First Minister had made a ‘blunder’ by publishing their private conversation.
He said: ‘I don’t know what the Welsh is for “fox pass”, Tom, but you are not supposed to reveal what the King told you in this private conversation.
The Queen was beaming as she spoke to performers and staff at Brecon Cathedral
‘And for years the Queen was discreet about this sort of thing – and of course she would have private conversations with politicians but they would never reveal what happened.
‘And Mark Drakeford has just come out and told you what King Charles is discussing.’
Last month, it emerged that the monarch had left her home in Wales.
Her Majesty purchased Llwynywermod in 2007 through the Duchy of Cornwall, paying £1.2 million for the luxury farmhouse near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire.
Sources claim it is ‘unlikely’ the monarch will use the farmhouse as much as he did when he was Prince of Wales.
He previously used it as his base during regular trips to the nation, but passed it on to his eldest son, Prince William, after he ascended the throne.
Now the coronation has passed the king and his aides are considering what to do with the many houses Charles has owned or used, including Birkhall, Highgrove, Clarence House, Balmoral and Sandringham.
According to The Telegraph, a royal source said it was ‘an issue that needs to be resolved’ – with discussions about increasing public access to some of Charles’ properties to help fund.
Since the Duchy of Cornwall was given to Prince William, the King has leased Llwynywermod, a 192-acre estate.
During today’s visit, King Charles looked smart in a tan suit, which he teamed with a red striped tie.
With the lease due to expire later in the summer, Buckingham Palace confirmed the monarch had given notice to the duchy earlier this year.
Meanwhile, other properties on the estate are available as vacation rentals when the King is not in residence.
A spokesman for the Prince of Wales said the royal has no plans to buy a home in Wales, preferring to stay in hotels to help support the local economy.
William Williams, the original owner in the 13th or 14th century, was related to Anne Boleyn.
Old houses and detached concrete and corrugated iron farm buildings, including an abandoned slurry pit, were restored by Welsh craftsmen using traditional methods and local materials.
Charles planted climbers with Albertine roses, jasmine and honeysuckle up the walls.
The six English field maples that lined the avenue of trees during William and Kate’s 2011 wedding were later replanted at the Welsh retreat.
The idea was Charles’s, and with William and Kate’s approval he placed them on the ground in front of the house, along a rustic wooden fence.
Clarence House tweeted in 2013: ‘Royal wedding trees at Westminster Abbey thriving at Llwynywermod.’
When they arrived at the cathedral, the couple were greeted by a crowd of cheering and excited schoolchildren who waved Union flags.
They first went to meet minister Mark Drakeford, who they shook hands with before entering the church.
The prince speaks of ‘the enduring landscape of Wales’ and how ‘its mountains, patchwork fields and woods; Its coastline, forts, villages and market towns play an important role in attracting visitors.
He told Visit Wales: ‘It must have cast its spell on me a long time ago.’
William inherited an income of £23 million a year from the Duchy of Cornwall.
As heir to the throne, the prince is entitled to an annual surplus generated by the duchy’s vast portfolio of land, buildings and financial investments.
Charles admitted in 2021 that he had bought a house in Wales ‘probably 40 years late’, claiming that owning property in the country was an ‘important part’ of keeping his title.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall spend several weeks a year in the secluded and sustainable three-bedroom farmhouse.
There are also two adjoining cottages, which sleep six and four respectively, in a courtyard which are available for holidays.
Charles said at the time: ‘Rather 40 years too late, perhaps. But it’s been a great opportunity to finally get somewhere in Wales. I come whenever I can… I’ve always felt it’s an important part of this particular title.
‘It took me a few years to get established, not for lack of trying but finding the right place was difficult.
‘I went to various other houses that had very kind people to lend them for a week or so, but it was obviously not the same thing until finally we found this one, which was really a godsend.’