THE Prince and Princess of Wales paid a visit to North Wales earlier today.
It was the first time that their Royal Highnesses, William and Kate, have visited Wales since becoming Prince and Princess of the country.
They arrived at around 12.15pm to visit the RNLI Holyhead Lifeboat Station based on Anglesey.
There, they met crew members, volunteers and some of those who have been supported by their local unit.
Local dignatries, including Rhun Ap Iorwerth AM and Ynys Mon MP Virginia Crosbie also lined up to meet them.
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Four-year-old Theo Crompton presented a posy of flowers to Prince and Princess of Wales during their visit to the lifeboat station.
PICTURE: Theo Crompton hands over his gift to their Royal Highnesses William and Kate. Picture by PA Media.
Holyhead is one of the three oldest lifeboat stations on the Welsh coast and has a remarkable history of bravery, having received 70 awards for gallantry.
Their Royal Highnesses then took a short walk to the neighbouring Holyhead Marine and Café Bar.
There, they met local people who turned up in their hundreds to have a quick chat and a shake of the hand with them - as well as a joke or two.
The crowd that gathered included representatives of small businesses and organisations, such as the Coastguard and Sea Cadets.
William and Kate spent about an hour and 15 minutes in Holyhead, before setting off for their next stop in Swansea.
The weather may have been bitterly cold on the island, but the reception for the pair was very warm.
It was a homecoming of sorts for William and Kate who had their first family home on Anglesey.
The Prince flew a Sea King Helicopter as a Search and Rescue pilot based at RAF Valley.
The Royal couple have been visiting Wales today to meet different communities across the nation and learn about the work of key charitable organisations.
A spokesman for Kensington Palace said: "The Prince and Princess have a deep affection for Wales, having made their first family home in Anglesey, and have thoroughly enjoyed previous visits and the warmth and kindness shown by the Welsh people.
"Their Royal Highnesses are looking forward to spending more time in Wales over the coming months and years, taking the time to strengthen their relationship with communities in all parts of Wales."
A statement from RNLI Holyhead Lifeboat Station following the visit read: "Well we've had a bit of a day!
"So honoured to be chosen as the Prince and Princess of Wales' first visit in their new roles.
"With the Prince's connection as a former search and rescue pilot, and as they lived on Anglesey for several years, it was lovely to welcome them 'home' !
"They spent a lot of time talking to our crew and shop volunteers, and we're so thrilled to be back on Anglesey."
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