Prince William and Princess Catherine get cheeky in Wales
Prince William and Princess Catherine have put on a flirty display during an appearance in Wales.
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Prince William laughed with Princess Catherine and joked “how dirty can you be?” as they baked cakes and pies together on their first casual outing since the princess finished treatment for cancer.
The royal couple giggled as they donned matching aprons and made traditional Welsh Cakes on a visit to Pontypridd, in South Wales.
The Princess of Wales joined her husband on the tour amid her “gradual” return to work after cancer treatment.
The royals – who shared a video on Instagram of them walking through the station in Cardiff – are supporting those hit by recent devastating storms.
During their engagement they visited the Welsh Cake Shop which has served the tasty snacks such as fruit bread to locals for more than 25 years.
Arriving at The Welsh Cake Shop, William asked: “How dirty can you be? Flour everywhere?”
They were each given a mixture to work with, handed a rolling pin, and given a demonstration by owner Theresa Conner.
Once the mixture was flat they each cut 12 circles and placed them in a pile.
Kate looked impressed at William’s efforts and said: “Those are so good. How did you do that?”
William jokingly replied, “Well I don’t know, my stunning bakery skills, Mary Berry taught me everything I need to know.”
The Prince of Wales then carried the entire tray to hand out to wellwishers, saying: “Welsh Cakes made by us.”
Baker, Ms Conner, said: “They were very good. I asked and they said they had never made Welsh Cakes before. They were surprisingly very good and both good bakers.
“I gave them a quick demonstration and they took to it like ducks to water.”
“It’s a real privilege they came to visit us. It’s massive.”
Palace staff bought ninety Welsh Cakes to take away for lunch
The couple later sat down with locals at Fountain Cafe to hear about the devastation wreaked by December’s Storm Darragh.
The Waleses then wandered through Pontypridd market and chatted with stallholders including butchers, greengrocers, toy stores, book shops and textile firms.
It was the couple’s first major ‘away day’ of the year for Kate’s “gradual” return to duty, and
Princess Kate stunned in a red button down coat, nutmeg turtle neck and matching boots.
William complimented her outfit with a deep red jumper. The couple walked closely together and beamed as they waved to fans and greeted locals.
It comes as for World Cancer Day on February 4, Kate posted a photo taken of her by Prince Louis in woodland with the caption “Don’t forget to nurture all that which lies beyond the disease. C”
It is understood tours abroad are “not on the table” for Princess Catherine, despite Prince William last year saying they might “have some more trips lined up”.
Instead, Kate’s “primary focus” will be her Centre for Early Childhood and UK-based engagements.
The Princess of Wales will also support the Royal Family at events such as Buckingham Palace Garden Parties, Trooping the Colour, Royal Ascot and the Remembrance Day commemorations.
KING CHARLES PULLS A BEER
King Charles was the toast of the town in Burton-upon-Trent where he visited the Tower Brewery and promptly pulled himself a pint.
The monarch was all smiles as he toured the brewery before owner John Mills offered him the chance to hop behind the bar.
After the King successfully filled his glass with the beverage Gone For a Burton, Mr Mills inquired if His Majesty was “going to have a slurp of that?”
A jovial King Charles replied he was in the “wrong place” if he wasn’t.
The King declared the brew “interesting’ and “supercharged” after saying cheers to Mr Mills’ “very good health” before downing a mouthful.
Charles even made a joke to the watching media pack that he would “pass the rest on to them” before he continued his tour of the facility.
A clip of the visit was posted to the official British royal family Instagram account to the delight of fans of the monarch.
The same day, Charles visited the JCB manufacturing plant in nearby Staffordshire.
Again, the King chose to get his ands dirty and assisted in changing a tyre on a vehicle at the plant which was celebrating its 80th anniversary.
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