Princess Kate and Prince William were forced to divert their journey from England to Wales due to flooding.
GB News understands that the Prince and Princess of Wales travelled by train to Pontypridd today but were delayed by more than 90 minutes due taking a diversion to avoid the flooding.
Prince William and Princess Kate visited Pontypridd in south Wales today, ahead of St. David’s Day celebrations on 1st March.
The royal couple spent time with members of the local community, hearing about life in the Welsh town.
Princess Kate and Prince William were forced to divert journey out of England amid a flooding risk.
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The Prince and Princess learned about the impact of severe flooding that hit the town in December 2024, when Storms Bert and Darragh affected several Welsh communities.
Pontypridd Market has been a community cornerstone since 1805, housing a diverse range of businesses.
These include butchers, green grocers, cafés, toy stores, book shops and textile companies.
The royal couple were given a short tour of the food hall during their visit.
The royal couple were given a short tour of the food hall during their visit.
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The historic market serves as a hub for local commerce and community gathering in the Welsh town.
Their Royal Highnesses took time to engage with various stallholders and learn about their businesses.
A highlight of their market tour was a visit to The Welsh Cake Shop, which has been serving traditional Welsh cakes for over 25 years.
The Prince and Princess met the current owner to learn about the business.
They then tried their hand at preparing and cooking Welsh cakes themselves.
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The Prince and Princess also heard about the December floods that severely impacted the area.
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Following their Welsh cake experience, the royal couple moved to Fountain Café within the market.
There they joined local business owners for a conversation about life in Pontypridd Market.
The Prince and Princess also heard about the December floods that severely impacted the area.
Their Royal Highnesses listened to accounts of how the community responded to these weather challenges.