One of the country’s legendary performers visited the region on Thursday.

Dame Shirley Bassey visited Llanberis where she had a Snowdon Mountain Railway Carriage named after her.

The Diamonds Are Forever and Big Spender songstress is the fourth and final person to have a carriage dedicated in her honour after Sir David Brailsford CBE, Sir Bryn Terfel CBE and Katherine Jenkins OBE.

The dedication marks the 81-year-old's role as an international ambassador for Wales.

During the naming ceremony, at the Waterfall platform, Dame Shirley was presented with a bronze commemorative medal by Snowdon Mountain railway commercial manager Vince Hughes.

Mr Hughes said: The carriage naming recognises individuals who have been outstanding individuals in their field and we wanted to save the best ‘til last.

“I’m sure the other three won’t mind me saying that nobody’s done more to put Wales on the map than Dame Shirley.”

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Dame Shirley, who was quite emotional during the ceremony, and was delighted with the carriage naming and her medal, said: “I am grateful to the Snowdon Mountain Railway for this honour. I have never been here before but it is beautiful.”

“It’s been a privilege to entertain audiences around the world and help put Wales on the international stage. I’m proud of my Welsh roots. This honour keeps me forever connected to Wales and one of its iconic locations. ”

When asked if she had had anything else named after her,  she said she didn’t think so, “There is a Dame Shirley Bassey Way in Cardiff, I don’t think there is anything else, having things names after me isn’t something that has happened to me very often.”

Dame was flown in especially from her home in Monaco by the railway.

Allan Leech said: “We are extremely honoured, Dame Shirley doesn’t make a lot of appearances, she doesn’t often leave Monaco, so we are especially privileged to welcome her to the railway.

"We enjoyed having her here, she is a very genuine person and it was pleasure to meet her. It has been a superb day.”

Vince Hughes said: “It couldn’t have gone any better she brought the glorious sunny weather with her all the way from Monaco!

“Dame Shirley said she enjoyed being here and that she hopes sometime to be able to come back to this area, which she thought was beautiful, and she hopes someday to visit the Snowdon summit.”