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IN PHOTOS: Rain-soaked royal charm: Kate Middleton and Prince William greet crowds in Wales

Updated On: 27 February, 2026 05:58 PM IST | Divya Nair

Britain’s Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited the Hanging Gardens in Llanidloes, central Wales, on Thursday, as part of their regional engagement programme. The royal couple interacted with community members and learned about local sustainability initiatives during their visit. PICS/AFP

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, waves to well-wishers while braving the rain in Wales on Thursday in a burgundy coat and holding an umbrella. PIC/AFP

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, waves to well-wishers while braving the rain in Wales on Thursday in a burgundy coat and holding an umbrella. PIC/AFP
Despite the rain, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, continued their public engagements in Wales, meeting local residents at the Hanging Gardens in Llanidloes on Thursday

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Despite the rain, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, continued their public engagements in Wales, meeting local residents at the Hanging Gardens in Llanidloes on Thursday

The Princess of Wales interacts with children as a large number of locals turn up to get a touch of royalty 

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The Princess of Wales interacts with children as a large number of locals turn up to get a touch of royalty 

Prince William speaks with members of the Air Training Corps during a visit to Hafan yr Afon, a culture, community and heritage hub, in Newtown, rural Powys, central Wales

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Prince William speaks with members of the Air Training Corps during a visit to Hafan yr Afon, a culture, community and heritage hub, in Newtown, rural Powys, central Wales

The royal couple sit in a café during a visit to Oriel Davies, a public contemporary art gallery in Newtown

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The royal couple sit in a café during a visit to Oriel Davies, a public contemporary art gallery in Newtown

Members of the public await the arrival of Prince William and Princess Catherine ahead of their visit to the Hanging Gardens. 

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Members of the public await the arrival of Prince William and Princess Catherine ahead of their visit to the Hanging Gardens. 

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