PRINCE Charles has visited Powys as he officially opened a refurbished castle.
"Prince Charles, who's the Prince of Wales, has been in Hay-on-Wye today (Thursday) to officially open the castle which can now be visited by the public for the first time in its 900-year history."
"Opening in May to coincide with the Hay Festival, the world-renowned literary event, the official opening saw The Prince of Wales arrive in the Market Square, welcomed by the sound of Brecon Town Band."
The Prince of Wales officially open Hay Castle by pushing open the oldest gate in situ in the UK in Hay-on-Wye. Picture: Chris Jackson/PA Wire.(7/7/22)
"For those who might think the Royal Family is not conscious of spending, here is the relatively modest retreat in Wales of Prince Charles and Camilla, Llwynywermod. It is the first royal home in Wales since the English Civil War."
"Owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, the 192 acre estate near the village of Myddfai, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, was bought in 2006-2007. The residence was once the coach house of the larger manor house now in ruins. It was the home of the Griffies-Williams family."