00:01The Prince and Princess of Wales made an unscheduled stop
00:05to meet well-wishers standing in heavy rain
00:07during a visit to Powys ahead of St David's Day
00:10William and Kate had travelled to the Hanging Gardens
00:13a community hub focused on resilience and creativity
00:17in the mid-Wales town of Clynidloys
00:20They arrived at the venue to cheers from crowds
00:23who had gathered outside despite the rain
00:25with many waving Welsh flags
00:27and holding bunches of the national flower
00:29daffodils
00:30The couple ordered hot drinks at the cafe
00:33with Kate having a cappuccino and William a cup of tea
00:36before sitting down for a chat with people
00:38making festival signs in the Welsh language
00:42William and Kate, both wearing daffodils on their lapels
00:46then walked outside to the forge
00:48and met nursery children aged 3 and 4
00:50who were waiting with signs they had drawn
00:52The couple met producers in the adjoining market
00:56with William sampling a glass of cider
00:58before going into the kitchen
00:59where traditional Welsh stew call and Welsh cakes were being made
01:04This was due to be the end of their visit
01:07but after getting into their vehicle
01:09and being driven for a short period
01:10William and Kate stepped out to meet cheering crowds
01:13for around 25 minutes
01:15Kate gave high fives and hugs
01:18while both she and husband William posed for pictures and selfies with people
01:23William was delighted to spot a group of children holding up a scarf for Aston Villa
01:28the football club he has supported since his school days
01:31Kate then spoke about the importance of the hanging gardens
01:34and how places like it are a lifeline to so many people in the community
01:39After the visit, William and Kate headed to Oriel Davies
01:43a public contemporary art gallery in Newtown
01:46They viewed the Hand in Hand Art Project
01:49a community scheme co-produced by the gallery
01:52and Syrian and Afghan families living in the area
01:55The Princess of Wales talked about her passion for mother's mental health
02:00during a meeting with volunteer groups at Havan Er Anvan
02:04a hub for culture, community and heritage in Newtown
02:08Kate spent time with members of Mums Matter
02:11a perinatal service for women who were experiencing mental health problems
02:15linked to early motherhood
02:17One volunteer who started working with the service
02:20after fleeing domestic violence
02:22said the princess was absolutely incredible
02:24and you could tell she was really passionate about the cause
02:27With the royal family facing a turbulent time
02:30following the arrest of William's uncle
02:32Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
02:34on suspicion of misconduct in public office
02:37The prince and princess were warmly received in Newtown
02:41Jill Christifieds told William
02:43the monarchy is safe in your hands
02:45With all that is going on at the moment
02:46there could be a swell against
02:48she told reporters after
02:49But she continued
02:51and I think when you see the time that he's willing to spend with people
02:54I think it's lovely to see
02:56Prince William thanked her
02:57and said it was very sweet of her
02:59Here we are
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