The Prince and Princess of Wales transformed a gray Welsh afternoon into a celebration of colour, creativity and community.
The couple then shared a collection of remarkable snaps from the day on their Instagram page on Thursday, giving their followers a behind-the-scenes look at the rain-soaked crowds.
“Celebrating volunteers in Llanidloes,” the couple wrote.
Volunteers are at the heart of the project, keeping everything from flower beds to craft tables buzzing and the royal couple made it clear they were the real VIPs of the visit.
Outside, determined supporters stood firm in the pouring rain, clutching daffodils and waving Welsh flags.
With the national flower pinned proudly to their coats, William and Kate stepped out under black umbrellas and spent 25 minutes chatting in the rain as their car had already started to drive away.
Selfies were taken, flowers were handed out and high-fives were plentiful.
William couldn’t resist a football moment when he spotted some young fans wearing an Aston Villa scarf. “That’s a great way to get my attention,” he joked, visibly delighted.
Catherine opted for a cappuccino while William opted for a traditional tea before joining locals to create festival signs in the Welsh language.
At the forge, nursery children aged three and four proudly showed off their hand-drawn posters, while pupils from Llanidloes School filled the air with traditional Welsh songs.
Kate went on to praise the young performers as “incredible”.
