Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Celebrate St David’s Day with Visit to Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a visit to Wales on Tuesday to celebrate St David’s Day, the national day of Wales.

The royal couple looked relaxed and casual as they visited Pant Farm, a goat farm near Abergavenny, for their first stop of the day.

The farm has been providing milk to local cheese producers for over 20 years and is deeply entwined with local industries and services.

During their visit, the Duke and Duchess heard from farmers Gary and Jess Yeomans about their decades-long work and the challenges and opportunities facing the farming sector.

Several representatives from the farming industry were also present to discuss how important agriculture is to the Welsh local community and economy.

Catherine, who was dressed in a green wax jacket and red scarf, topped with a daffodil pin to celebrate the Welsh National Day, appeared delighted to be able to cuddle and pet the animals.

She was filmed bursting into laughter while one of the more excited goats was biting on one of her sleeves.

Fans of the royal couple took to Twitter to praise their work, with one user saying, “You are doing great work together,” and another adding, “Always supporting communities, kinda love the relaxed vibes too, hashtag Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.”

After leaving the farm, the Cambridges headed to Abergavenny Market to see first-hand how important local suppliers are to the rural community, as well as to celebrate St David’s Day.

They then took the time to celebrate the Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee by planting a tree in Blaenavon as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy, which aims to celebrate the upcoming milestone by planting trees throughout the UK.

Locals turned out in droves to greet the royal pair and lined Abergavenny’s streets waving flags and wearing daffodils.

Later on Tuesday, they also visited Blaenavon HWB, a community-focused youth centre helping to support more than 600 young people in the area.

Speaking about Anglesey, where the couple lived for two years after their marriage in 2011, the Duke revealed just how fond they are of the nation.

“This island has been our first home together and it will always be an immensely special place for both of us,” he said.

“Catherine and I look forward to returning again and again over the coming years with our family.

I know when I speak for Catherine when I say that I have never in my life known somewhere as beautiful and as welcoming as Anglesey.”

The Duchess stressed her close connection to Anglesey in January upon turning 40.

Three new portraits of her by photographer Paolo Riversi were released to mark the occasion, and Kensington Palace announced that the photos would be exhibited in three yet-to-be-disclosed locations close to the Duchess’ heart as part of the Coming Home exhibition hosted by the National Portrait Gallery.

Among the areas chosen was the Welsh island.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to Wales was a celebration of the nation’s people and culture.

The royal couple’s relaxed and casual approach was well received by locals, who turned out in large numbers to greet them.

The Cambridges’ commitment to supporting local communities and industries was evident throughout the day, and their affection for Wales was clear in their comments about the nation.