These royal tours are a piece of cake! Beaming Prince Charles cuts into a sponge as he and Camilla help Welsh railway line mark its 150th birthday
- The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on annual tour of Wales
- Charles 69 and Camilla, 70, kicked off day three at Llandovery Railway Station
- The couple were there to mark The Heart of Wales line's 150th anniversary
- Camilla wore a pleated cream dress teamed with beige courts and a grey bag
Prince Charles proved royal tours are a piece of cake as he sampled a large sponge cake in Wales today.
Charles, 69, was at Llandovery Railway Station in Carmarthenshire with Camilla to help the Heart of Wales railway line celebrate its 150th anniversary.
The couple, who are on their annual visit to Wales, then took the train from Llandovery to Builth Wells, meeting members of the Friends of the Heart of Wales line en route.
The Duchess of Cornwall, 70, was dressed for the summery weather in a pleated cream dress and beige courts, while Charles opted for a light brown suit and pocket square.
Prince Charles, 69, cuts into a cake at Llandovery Railway Station in Carmarthenshire with Camilla to help the Heart of Wales railway line celebrate its 150th anniversary
After cutting the cake, the couple, who are touring Wales, took the train from Llandovery to Builth Wells, meeting members of the Friends of the Heart of Wales line en route
The Duchess of Cornwall, 70, was dressed for the summery weather in a pleated cream dress and beige courts, while Charles opted for a light grey suit and pocket square
Important landmark: The Heart of Wales is renowned for being one of the most beautiful railway journeys in the UK
The Heart of Wales is renowned for being one of the most beautiful railway journeys in the UK.
Celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, it is regarded as a lifeline for people living along the route – for many communities it is the only form of public transport available – as well as an increasingly popular tourist attraction in its own right.
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Llandovery is one of the earliest stations built on the line in 1858, 10 years before the 'Central Wales Line' from Shrewsbury to Swansea was completed.
At the heart of the Carmarthenshire market town, Llandovery station links the community to Llanelli and Swansea as well as Shrewsbury going north.
After visiting the railway station, Charles and Camilla watched a pantomime performance during the reopening of the newly renovated Strand Hall in Builth Wells
The couple, who have been married for 13 years, gazed into each other's eyes as they watched the performance in Builth Wells today
It is second only to Llandrindod Wells in terms of size and Llandovery marks the start of one of the most spectacular spots on the line crossing Cynghodry Viaduct before going into Powys and under the Sugar Loaf Mountain tunnel.
Passenger services are delivered by Arriva Trains Wales, who run four services north and five south every day from the station.
The refurbished station buildings were converted into a café and art gallery which is run by a dedicated group of local volunteers. They were officially opened by
The Prince of Wales in 2011. The station gardens are looked after by local schoolchildren and Friends of Llandovery Station.
Welcome to Wales! The couple were created by large crowds of well-wishers waving Baner Cymru flags who had gathered to welcome them to the town of Builth Wells
A very Welsh welcome: Locals greet Charles as he arrives to reopen the newly-renovated Edwardian community hall The Strand Hall
The Prince of Wales spent time chatting to locals after arriving in Builth Wells on Wednesday
Camilla proved a hit with the locals as she arrived at Strand Hall. The couple toured a local farmers' market in the hall and listen to a performance by Young Farmers' club
Today, the railway is thriving, helped by the Welsh Government's policy of free travel on the line for senior citizens during winter.
After visiting the railway station, Charles and Camilla watched a pantomime performance during the reopening of the newly renovated Strand Hall in Builth Wells, Brecknockshire.
They were created by large crowds of well-wishers waving Baner Cymru flags who had gathered to welcome them to the town.
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