Prince Charles saw a variety of Cornish produce

Prince Charles was given a taste of the local food and drink and saw a variety of arts and crafts at the Showcase Launceston event at Launceston Castle.

He then went on to open the Duchy Originals bakery in Launceston. It was his first visit to the town since 1973.

After leaving Cornwall, he went on to meet people in Princetown on Dartmoor at the end of his two-day trip.

He seemed interested in the industry and how we were doing Cheese-maker Terri Rasmussen

At the entrance to Launceston Castle, Prince Charles was greeted by the town mayor and other civic figures, as well as scores of primary school children waving flags.

He was then given a tour of the Farmers' Market.

Cheese-maker Terri Rasmussen said: "It was lovely to see him, I felt quite nervous before but he is very good at putting you at ease.

"He seemed interested in the industry and how we were doing."

After leaving the castle, the Prince went on to open the Duchy Originals bakery in the town.

He was given a tour and shown how the new organic Duchy Cornish pasties were made.

Charles left the bakery and went to Princetown on Dartmoor for the final visit of his two-day trip to the South West, where he was greeted by cheers from the public who lined the streets.

Town redevelopment

He was shown around a Scout hut before walking through the streets talking to the crowd, en route to meet people at the local post office.

Charles then went on to view plans for the redevelopment of the town before pulling a pint in the Plume of Feathers Inn, where he also met Dartmoor farmers.

Princetown is the highest village on Dartmoor and home of Dartmoor Prison.