In pictures: Charles and Camilla visit Waterford

The couple visited various landmarks and learned about the history of the city during their visit to Waterford.

Thu, 24 Mar, 2022 - 19:00

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla began their sixth official joint trip to the Republic by visiting Waterford today.

Pictured (L-R) are Joe Kelly, Mayor of Waterford City and County Council, Charles, Camilla and Mary Butler TD, Minister of State at the Department of Health during their visit to Waterford. Picture: Julien Behal Photography/PA Wire

Camilla learns about the history of the Viking boat. Picture: Arthur Edwards-Pool/Getty Images

The couple learned about the history of the Viking boat and viewed a performance by a Waterford Viking Re-enactment Group, and later met first responders and members of the community in Cathedral Square.

Charles and Camilla meet members of Waterford Viking Re-enactment Group at Reginald's Tower. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Charles and Camilla pictured at the Waterford Crystal factory. Picture: Julien Behal Photography/PA Wire

Charles gets hands-on at the Waterford Crystal factory. Picture: Julien Behal Photography/PA Wire

The royal couple get a first-hand look at the craftmanship that goes into Waterford Crystal products. Picture: Julien Behal Photography/PA Wire

Camilla enjoyed a tour of Henry de Bromhead Stables and met with champion jockey Rachael Blackmore.

Camilla with Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle-winning jockey Rachael Blackmore. Picture: Arthur Edwards/PA Wire

Keen horserider Camilla with Cheltenham’s Champion Hurdle winner Honeysuckle. Picture: Arthur Edwards/PA Wire

Charles went on an impromptu walkabout after visiting local social enterprise Grow It Yourself (GIY), where he got stuck in by helping some schoolchildren with a potato-sowing demonstration.

He was accompanied on the visit by Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney.