Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall visit Great Yorkshire Show
It was the largest public gathering the couple have been a part of since the start of the pandemic
Last updated 15th Jul 2021
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have paid a visit to the Great Yorkshire Show!
Prince Charles and Camilla met with farmers and their animals, as well as stall-holders.
The event is the England's largest agricultural show, and North Yorkshire's biggest event. The Prince of Wales is a Patron.
WATCH: Prince Charles meets sheep, farmers, cows, and even has a "little present" from a cow...
"There's no greater supporter for young people in the rural environment"
Prince Charles was shown around the event by Show Director Charles Mills, and met John Craddock, from Yorkshire Young Farmers.
He told us: "He asked us whether we're keen to get going again, and how hard it will be for people to come back out, having been used to being outside, and we agreed with him, it will take a little bit of work.
"There's no greater supporter for young people in the rural environment, and we're very much appreciative of that. It's great to see him."
The Duchess of Cornwall met with those at educational stalls around the site, including Deb Howe, from Eggucation. She told us: "It was great! I know that she has an affinity with chickens, it runs in the royal family.
"I've won the same trophy that was won by the Queen Mum in 1985 so I know there's a big royal tradition with poultry.
"I 100% thought she was going to pick up a chicken! If anyone was going to pick up a chicken, I'm pretty sure Camilla was going to pick up a chicken. She seemed very comfortable with it!"
Thousands of people are attending the event in Harrogate, which was moved online last year because of the pandemic.
There are various covid-safety measures in place, including an extension to the length of the show to allow more visitors despite a reduced capacity.
IN PICTURES: The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visit the 2021 Great Yorkshire Show
Yorkshire Agricultural Society Dignitaries welcomed the Royals, alongside cadets
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall arrived at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate this lunchtime (15 July)
Prince Charles spoke to stall-holders in the gardening section of the Showground
The Royals were shown a range of stalls on offer at the show
The Prince of Wales, who is a patron of the show, met a variety of animals
Camilla was shown around indoor exhibitions at the show
The Duchess of Cornwall visited educational organisations at the stands, including 'Eggucation', based in Sheffield
The Royals met all creatures great and small on their visit
Prince Charles was escorted around the site by the Great Yorkshire Show's Honorary Director, Charles Mills
The Royals stopped on many occasions to talk to visitors to the show
Prince Charles met many animals and farmers, as well as visitors
Farmers were keen to show off their livestock for the Prince of Wales
Prince Charles carried a special Shepherd's Crook around the event
The Duchess met plenty of families at the show
The Duchess of Cornwall was treated to all the... delights... of the show (not one for the faint-hearted!)
It seems a good day was had by all!