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For a new day of events, Her Royal Highness attended the Women's Forum closing session roundtable meeting.

The Duchess of Cornwall is attending a roundtable meeting and the closing session of the #CHOGM2018 Women's Forum.

The discussion topic is ‘An improved response to domestic abuse by employers.’ pic.twitter.com/FDenS1w1Gu

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 18, 2018

The Forum set out to reflect on some of the global challenges still faced by women across the Commonwealth. The discussion topic during Her Royal Highness’s roundtable was ‘An improved response to domestic abuse by employers.’

During a speech today HRH said:

“Domestic abuse remains a hidden problem in society. It is characterised by silence.

“I hope we can talk about what is happening behind closed doors across the world.”#CHOGM2018 pic.twitter.com/F6iRfaAz9q

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 18, 2018

Since 2009, The Duchess has been dedicating her work to raising awareness of the issues facing those affected by sexual violence and domestic abuse.

During a speech today HRH said:

“Domestic abuse remains a hidden problem in society. It is characterised by silence.

“I hope we can talk about what is happening behind closed doors across the world.”#CHOGM2018 pic.twitter.com/F6iRfaAz9q

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 18, 2018

In her speech at the closing session, she said:

Another powerful speech today from the Duchess of Cornwall on the subject of domestic and sexual violence against women @safelives_ pic.twitter.com/j7KV24VeKM

— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) April 18, 2018

"Now some of you in this room know, only too well, the terrible impact of domestic abuse.  Some of you are already working tirelessly to try to eradicate it from society.  I very much hope that all of you will find a chance to make significant connections today and find new ways to bring this problem out into the open – so that together we can make sure that the voices of those who are living with abuse today, wherever they live, are not silenced, but clearly heard."

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are attending in London as part of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) events. They began attending yesterday.

Today The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are joining a #CommonwealthBigLunch as part of #CHOGM2018 events. pic.twitter.com/0BHGgtwDLn

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 17, 2018

Every 2 years, Heads of States reunite in London for the CommonWealth Heads of Government Meeting where they discuss their common goals and to share ideas. Members of the Royal Family are hosting and attending a number of events over the week.

Their Royal Highnesses joined the events by attending a Commonwealth Big Lunch, an event that aims to bring people together to celebrate their Commonwealth connections through food.

The initiative encourages communities to have lunch together in a simple act of friendship and fun. Last month The Duchess visited a Big Lunch event hosted at Barn Croft Primary School. The Duchess of Patron of The Big Lunch and has attended a number of events in support of the initiative.

Next, The Duchess presented medals for the Women's Team Persuit to: @CommGamesAUS 🥇
Team New Zealand🥈 (@nzolympics) and @TeamCanada 🥉
Well done all! #RoyalVisitAustralia #CommonwealthGames2018 #gc2018 pic.twitter.com/VNMb9DDRgK

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 5, 2018

Earlier Today(Aussie Time), Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Australia to represent Her Majesty the Queen during the at the opening of the XXI Commonwealth Games, reading out Her Majesty's customary message, which calls on athletes to come together in the spirit of friendly competition and a few days of engagements on tour of the country down-under

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall today arrived in Brisbane for the start of a tour of Australia and to officially open the 2018 Commonwealth Games on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen.@GC2018 #GC2018 #RoyalVisitAustralia pic.twitter.com/s8I7JlBOR6

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

According to Australia TV Channel 9 news, Their Royal Highnesses arrived a couple of days ago and spent a few days in a secret location in regional New South Wales. According to the media house, they were seen boarding their private jet in the central NSW town of Wagga Wagga on Wednesday morning destination Queensland after spending time with friends on a farm

They arrived in Brisbane, Queensland where they were officially received and welcome by Her Majesty's official representative in Australia Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wife Lady Cosgrove at the old government house. After signing the visitor's book, They proceeded to the lawn, where His Royal Highness inspected the Guard of Honour.

Their Royal Highnesses were received by the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lady Cosgrove at Old Government House. #RoyalVisitAustralia pic.twitter.com/0S8FEjzi8j

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

After signing the visitor's book, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall proceeded to the lawn, where His Royal Highness inspected the Guard of Honour. pic.twitter.com/gPnN5LGd6V

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

After Their Royal Highnesses met with members of the public who brace the rainy day and waited in the city's botanic gardens.

Their Royal Highnesses then had a chance to meet members of the public who had waited in the city's botanic gardens. #RoyalVisitAustralia pic.twitter.com/ekY9Y38P5E

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

After meeting the public Their Royal Highness then visited the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital to learn about Juiced TV which is a TV show made by children, for other youngsters in the hospital. The aim of the show is to benefit their health and well-being while in hospital.  They also met with Abi Head, a 13 -year-old Juiced TV star and founder of Juiced TV and Philippa Russell, who founded the TV station and is the 2018 Queensland Australian of the Year Award winner.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall then visited the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital to learn about @Juiced_TV which is a TV show made by children, for other youngsters in the hospital.#RoyalVisitAustralia pic.twitter.com/efIO1oJxu9

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

 They then saw a music therapy and dance session, and then took part in baking during one of the Juiced TV shows.

Their Royal Highnesses meet Abi Head, a 13 -year-old Juiced TV star and founder of @Juiced_TV and Philippa Russell, who founded the TV station and is the 2018 Queensland Australian of the Year Award winner.#RoyalVisitAustralia pic.twitter.com/gF7S1QzBky

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

Their Royal Highnesses then saw a music therapy and dance session, and then took part in baking during one of the @Juiced_TV shows. #RoyalVisitAustralia pic.twitter.com/E6dvg8Mzst

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

They also visited a tour of the athletes' village as well as other major tourist destinations including the Great Barrier Reef and Bundaberg's rum distiller


You can read more about their visit to the Hospital on 9 news.

For this leg of the visit Her Royal Highness wore a green lace Fiona Clare dress and a matching Philip Treacy hat

Commonwealth Pre games reception:
Their Royal Highness attended a pre- opening reception hosted by the Governor-General Sir Cosgrove and his wife Lady Cosgrove. They met and spoke with various official representatives of Commonwealth nations as well as Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate (L) and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk

They also met with Their Majesties King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u of the Kingdom of Tonga.

Their Royal Highnesses then attended a reception on the Gold Coast ahead of the @GC2018 opening ceremony, as guests of the Governor-General. There they met various other guests including The King of Tonga. #RoyalVisitAustralia pic.twitter.com/EHJHkIbasg

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

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Opening Ceremony:

They later arrived at the Carrara Stadium ready for the official opening of the Commonwealth Games 2018 were The Prince of Wales will officially open the games on behalf of the Head of the Commonwealth Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth.

Before the opening ceremony, Their Royal Highnesses were invited on stage together with  President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, Louise Martin, CBE and the chairman of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games organising committee, Peter Beattie

Embed from Getty Images After, His Royal Highness read Her Majesty's opening words on her behalf. You can read her words here

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have arrived at the Carrara Stadium ready for the official opening of the Commonwealth Games 2018. @GC2018 #GC2018 pic.twitter.com/VmG8RCA1Ov

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 4, 2018

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Her Royal Highness doned powder blue dress with an embellished bodice by Anna Valentine, her trademark string of pearls, with a beige leather Fendi Regular Peekaboo, suede pumps and a white scarf to ward off the evening chill





Their Royal Highnesses will visit Brisbane & the Gold Coast together; before His Royal Highness continues his visit to Queensland and the Northern Territory, concluding on Tuesday 10th April.

Last week Clarence House, released a recently recorded video message done by The Duchess introducing three animations which aim to raise awareness of coercive and controlling behaviour so that more people understand that this is domestic abuse and a criminal offence.


In a video recorded at Clarence House, The Duchess of Cornwall says: "Thankfully the sometimes disastrous effects of domestic abuse in society are now much better understood. Much less understood is the psychological abuse which exists in some relationships. I'm delighted that Dorset Police and Bournemouth University are working together to make this short film and that it will, over time, help to raise public awareness of some of the complex characteristics that make up controlling and coercive behaviour which is now, thank goodness, a crime."

The Countess of Chester received last week March 16th an Honorary Doctorate for her work in literacy.

Today The Duchess of Cornwall will receive an Honorary Doctorate at @uochester’s Graduation Ceremony in recognition of her work to promote literacy. pic.twitter.com/EZ7YUPY1ZB

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) March 16, 2018

The Duchess of Cornwall known as the Countess of Chester in the City of Chester was honoured by the University of Chester during their Graduation Ceremony today and was awarded in recognition of her commitment to promoting literacy.

"As you leave today’s degree ceremony, you should do so with your heads held high, justly proud of all you have achieved."

- HRH congratulates graduates at today's @uochester Graduation Ceremony after being presented with an Honorary Doctorate for her literacy work. pic.twitter.com/vXeBECBydC

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) March 16, 2018

Hosted in the historic Chester Cathedral, she received her Doctorate of Letters in front of 500 graduates from a number of academic faculties.

HRH’s work has a strong focus on encouraging a love of reading and writing from an early age. 📚

Find out more: https://t.co/wBz0wArEDm pic.twitter.com/OzyWKft91X

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) March 16, 2018

The Countess who is a strong promoter of literacy in the UK and internationally, with particular focus on encouraging a love of reading and writing from an early age.

#TBT to when HRH The Prince of Wales received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters in 2007 - HRH The Duchess of Cornwall will also be recognised with the award of an Honorary Doctorate of Letters at Graduation tomorrow 🎓 pic.twitter.com/900LH6A1aN

— UoChester Alumni 🎓 (@ChesterAlumni) March 15, 2018

As we all know The Countess is an avid reader and undertakes a number of engagements to promote the importance of supporting literacy, including the 500 Words Competition, an initiative which encourages children around the country to get creative and send in their stories of no more than 500 words, and the Man Booker Prize for Fiction.

According to Clarence House, The Countess said during a speech:  “I want to begin by thanking you, Chancellor, for the Honorary Doctorate that you have just bestowed upon me. I am grateful, too, for the Public Orator’s generous words and for the wonderfully warm welcome I have received today.

“As Countess of Chester, I take great pride in my relationship with both this beautiful city and now with your University.”

The Duchess of Cornwall congratulates the Queen Mother Champion Chase winning jockey @NdeBoinville at #CheltenhamFestival.

HRH presented the trophy to the owner of Altior during the prizegiving. pic.twitter.com/MphiHlutJw

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) March 14, 2018

Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II R hosted His Royal Highness Prince Karim The Aga Khan IV on March 8th for a private dinner at Windsor Castle. The dinner was in celebration of The Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee of the his leadership as Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim Community.

Members of the British Royal Family who attended were Their Royal Highnesses: Prince Charles Prince of Wales, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, Princess Anne and Sir Timothy and Prince Andrew Duke of York. Also present as well were members of the Aga Khan Royal Family: Princess Zahra Aga Khan, Princess Salwa Aga Khan(formely Kendra Spears)

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall celebrated the International Women's Day by hosting a reception to celebrate the Women of the World Festival (WOW) at Clarence House.

The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception at Clarence House to celebrate the Southbank Centre’s Women of the World Festival. This global event celebrates women and girls and looks at the obstacles that stop them from achieving their potential. HRH is President of the festival. One of the guests at the event today was actress Mona Hammond, who has recently been awarded the WOW Lifetime Achievement Award for her theatre career and for championing black British actors. #IWD2018 #InternationalWomensDay #WOWLDN

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According to Clarence House, "The global festival celebrates women and girls, and looks at the obstacles that stop them from achieving their potential." The Duchess is President of the London Southbank Centre's WOW, and met guests including singer Annie Lennox, entrepreneur Liz Earle, author Kate Mosse, broadcaster Mary Portas and author Kathy Lette at today’s event.

The Duchess began her short speech by welcoming "Ladies, and a smattering of very brave gentlemen" to her London home and praised the Women of the World Festival as "an astonishing creation". To continue she said: "This year, WOW will take place in 53 countries across the world.

The Duchess meets guests at the @WOWtweetUK reception, including @AnnieLennox and actress Mona Hammond.

Mona has recently been awarded the WOW Lifetime Achievement Award for her theatre career and for championing black British actors.

#IWD2018 pic.twitter.com/i4hPndP0EC

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) March 8, 2018

"It truly is a global festival dedicated to presenting work by women and promoting equality for women and girls."

The Duchess of Cornwall met representatives from @inspiredAUB for leading education and training in costume design serving UK creative industries. pic.twitter.com/NSqxFO6E2K

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 22, 2018

Their Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall spent the whole on Friday February 16th in West and South Yorkshire, visiting a number of local organisations, businesses and meeting with members of the local community.

Today The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are spending the day in West and South Yorkshire.

First stop – @ThePieceHall in Halifax, a former cloth hall that has been transformed into a thriving cultural & heritage destination. pic.twitter.com/GH279dvoq0

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 16, 2018

The day started in Halifax with a visit to The Piece Hall which is undergoing its multi-million pound project to transform the former cloth hall into a world class cultural heritage destination.

Thank you to everyone who came to @ThePieceHall to welcome Their Royal Highnesses to Yorkshire! pic.twitter.com/xj2acZ2Cvw

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 16, 2018

The Piece Hall has stood proudly at the heart of Halifax since 1779 and gets its name from the 'pieces of cloth' that used to be traded there.

At Halifax Borough market, TRH take a look at the local Yorkshire produce on offer.

As part of a £150m investment, the historic market building is being preserved & enhanced to attract new visitors and traders. pic.twitter.com/YxxeE1uogG

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 16, 2018

In August 2017, the Hall was re-opened and is now a thriving centre for business and culture, and during their visit, they were able to meet a number of those who have made it a success.

Next Their Royal Highnesses dropped in to Halifax Borough Market, a Victorian Grade II listed building that was originally opened by The Prince of Wales' great-grand parents The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George V and Queen Mary) in 1896.

The Victorian Grade II listed building was officially opened in 1896 by The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George V & Queen Mary). pic.twitter.com/Sy4CBTzKj9

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 16, 2018

After they went their separate ways, with The Prince of Wales then visited Dean Clough Mill, which was once the world's largest carpet factory. It is now a thriving business centre with 150 companies that has employed 4,500 people.

The Prince of Wales chats to local retailers who have benefitted from the conservation & restoration of the site which was completed in August 2017.

The 66,000sq ft piazza supports a range of independent businesses. pic.twitter.com/w0ucz8auCr

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 16, 2018

Meanwhile The Duchess of Cornwall travelled to Haworth, to visit the Brontë Museum and Brontë Parsonage, home to the Brontë sisters and the historic collection of their manuscripts, furniture and personal possessions. She met with museum staff and local school children who recently took part in a creative writing competition organised by the Museum. The Duchess is passionate about promoting the importance of supporting literacy both to children and adults alike.

At @BronteParsonage, The Duchess is celebrating the bicentenary of the birth of Emily Brontë & 90 years of the Brontë Museum.

The parsonage is the former home of the Brontë family & the place where their great novels were written. pic.twitter.com/593MPHuM7U

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 16, 2018

These local children have been taking part in a creative writing competition organised by @BronteParsonage.

The Duchess is passionate about promoting the importance of literacy. pic.twitter.com/xJD6F4RISh

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 16, 2018

2018 is the bicentenary of the birth of Emily Brontë and to mark the occasion throughout 2017, 10,000 visitors have participated in Clare Twomey's 'Wuthering Heights – A Manuscript' project, which is recreating Emily's lost manuscript. Today The Duchess had the honour of writing the very last line.

HRH writes the last line of Wuthering Heights in a newly created manuscript.

During 2017, over 12,000 visitors have participated in the project to recreate Emily Brontë's long lost manuscript. pic.twitter.com/EsmEFxQjzo

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 16, 2018

With the use of a vintage bus, Her Royal Highness travelled through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway to celebrate 50 years since it reopened, after its initial closure in 1961.

With the help a vintage bus, HRH travels through the beautiful town of Haworth on the way to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
@WorthValley Railway is celebrating 50 years since it reopened! pic.twitter.com/CWOl67Wfkm

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 16, 2018

The Duchess meets @WorthValley volunteers, who are vital to the running of the line.

Volunteering projects are also being used to transfer skills to trainee engineers. pic.twitter.com/TppphKyY5w

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 16, 2018

The heritage line now welcomes over 120,000 tourists and enthusiasts, with volunteers vital to its success. The Duchess met a number of volunteers who have been restoring engines – projects that are being used to help transfer heritage skills to younger trainee engineers.

Her Royal Highness was then treated to a ride on board locomotive 'No.85', travelling inside Saloon 21661 which is best known as the 'Old Gentlemen's Saloon' in the classic film, The Railway Children, which was filmed on this Yorkshire line.

All aboard!

HRH joins the drivers on locomotive No.85, an engine that re-entered service in 2016 after being restored by volunteers. pic.twitter.com/YbnxmJJDWt

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 16, 2018

Today the engine is pulling Saloon 21661, which dates from 1847, is famous as the 'Old Gentlemen's Saloon', from The Railway Children, which was filmed on this line. pic.twitter.com/SSg5SZpkYx

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 16, 2018

In Rotherham, The Prince of Wales, as President of The Prince's Trust, was able to see first-hand how the Trust's Team Programme is helping disadvantaged young people in the town gain skills and qualifications by working with South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.

The day finished with at Liberty Speciality Steels, where The Prince officially re-started the large furnace. The steel-works had originally been mothballed in 2015, but has since taken over and production has begun again – which has provided 300 local jobs already.

Tonight The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are attending a reception hosted by The Queen at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Commonwealth Diaspora community. #CHOGM2018 pic.twitter.com/vRne5hDDmW

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 14, 2018

The Prince of Wales chats to brothers Billy and Mako Vunipola at this evening's Commonwealth reception.

The brothers are of Tongan heritage, were born in Australia and New Zealand, and now they both play for @EnglandRugby. pic.twitter.com/QAFDQSL1ML

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 14, 2018

“Lucky to be part of the Commonwealth”@bvunipola shares his experience of tonight’s reception, which is celebrating those who have made a positive impact in their community. pic.twitter.com/zBpMlfMvm2

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 14, 2018

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attended yesterday's evening British-Asian Trust 10 years anniversary gala hosted at Buckingham Palace.

"There is still so much we can do together to make a difference in South Asia, a region which remains close to my and my wife's heart."

- The Prince of Wales, speaking at an event last night to mark the 10th anniversary of his @britishasiantst. #10YearsofChange pic.twitter.com/XIRvwCUs5U

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 7, 2018

With Prince Charles at the 10th anniversary dinner of the @britishasiantst at Buckingham Palace tonight...@ClarenceHouse pic.twitter.com/E1Be3IfCu4

— SUHEL SETH (@suhelseth) February 6, 2018

The Prince of Wales founded the trust 10 years ago to help combat poverty and hardship in South Asia. To date the charity has helped millions of people through education, training and healthcare.

Excellent report by @shabnammahmood on the 10th-anniversary dinner of the @britishasiantst @bbcasiannetwork BRITISH ASIAN TRUST Asian_Network-2018-02-07_13-25-46.mp3 @NaughtyBoyMusic @TVSanjeev pic.twitter.com/E30rsd8TgA

— ishara bhasi callan (@icallan) February 7, 2018

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As the @britishasiantst marks its 10th anniversary this year, take a look at how the charity is working to change the lives of people across South Asia.#10YearsofChange pic.twitter.com/2ulCBkThKF

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 7, 2018

200 guest were in attendance and were entertained by British-Asian artist Shahid Khan, known by his stage name Naughty Boy, together with Bollywood star Kanika Kapoor.

Honoured to perform with @naughtyboymusic at the #BuckinghamPalace in #London celebrating the 10th anniversary of a fantastic #charity started by HRH The Prince of Wales. The @thebritishasiantrust is transforming lives across #India & other parts of #SouthAsia! #10YearsofChange pic.twitter.com/PBMNOrCeLQ

— kanika kapoor (@TheKanikakapoor) February 7, 2018

Many congratulations to the @britishasiantst on your 10th anniversary! So proud to be an ambassador. Here’s to another successful decade of making a difference #10YearsofChange pic.twitter.com/o4yMmXwrL6

— Manish Bhasin (@_manishbhasin) February 6, 2018

According to Clarence House, HRH announce the charity’s new £7.2 million Development Impact Bond, aimed at providing education to 200,000 Indian children.

"There is still so much we can do together to make a difference in South Asia, a region which remains close to my and my wife's heart."

- The Prince of Wales, speaking at an event last night to mark the 10th anniversary of his @britishasiantst. #10YearsofChange pic.twitter.com/XIRvwCUs5U

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 7, 2018

The Prince told guests: "The British Asian community has excelled in almost every area of life, whether it be academia, the arts, media, or of course business, and has made a profound and indispensable contribution to the United Kingdom for many decades.

"The diaspora is characterised, perhaps above all, by an extraordinary generosity and deeply held desire to help those who are most vulnerable and in need.

"The passion that my wife and I feel for the work of my British Asian Trust is driven by what we have seen for ourselves during our visits to South Asia when, as most recently in India last November, we have both been so deeply touched by the tremendously positive impact that the Trust is having on the ground."

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall ventured beneath the city of London to see a billion-pound electricity supply project that has future-proofed the city's electricity for decades.

Today The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall officially opened the @nationalgriduk London Power Tunnels project, a 32km electricity superhighway below London's streets. pic.twitter.com/fHLbdhErwf

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 7, 2018

During the visit, The Prince of Wales descended down 16 flights of stairs, to travel into the tunnels to see the work which has been done to create the electricity superhighway. pic.twitter.com/l65FFYGaeC

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 7, 2018

The Prince of Wales was the first to see the project wearing a hard hat, high visibility jacket and heavy duty gloves, and descended 16 flights of stairs to see at a network of tunnels carrying huge cables under the capital's streets,

The project, to rewire the capital in order to meet electricity demand, began in 2011 and will be completed this year. More than 200km of cable has been installed in the network. pic.twitter.com/gtqfbf2mjV

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 7, 2018

He walked along a small section of the 20 miles of concrete-lined passages, bored out during the seven-year project. With a tour given by National Grid's Chief Executive John Pettigrew, of some of the tunnels 105ft (32 metres) below the surface.

On the surface, The Duchess to learn about the National Grid's electricity superhighway scheme. She met with schoolchildren who were visiting the Grid's education centre, set up to encourage young people to learn more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) subjects.

During the visit The Duchess of Cornwall met schoolchildren who have visited the @nationalgriduk education centre, set up to encourage young people to learn more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) subjects. pic.twitter.com/s8NVNk71R9

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 7, 2018

The Duchess of Cornwall talks to apprentices at the London Power Tunnels project. #STEM pic.twitter.com/uNFLm7EMRg

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 7, 2018

Together Their Royal Highnesses met staff, stakeholders and local community members and then  launched the project, by both pressed a button as the song ‘I've Got The Power’ by Snap played from speakers. Their Royal Highnesses then inspected a plaque that commemorated the event.

And it's open! The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall push the button to officially open the London Power Tunnels @nationalgriduk pic.twitter.com/571Emoug2G

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 7, 2018

Their Royal Highnesses then had a chance to talk to staff and community members at a reception afterwards, as well as young apprentices. pic.twitter.com/y4uz7NM3El

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 7, 2018

Women in Journalism Event:

In the evening HRH attended the women in Journalism event. You can read the report by Royal Correspondent for Daily Maily Rebecca English here

It was the Duchess of Cornwall’s first ever visit to the @RADheadquarters and it was my first too! It was great to see some of the wonderful projects they run for all ages and abilities. pic.twitter.com/yHdTPkPh5J

— Chloe Desave (@Chloe_Desave) February 1, 2018

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall @ClarenceHouse helped us celebrate the 90th birthday of the RTS at @ITV this afternoon #RTSat90 pic.twitter.com/uKiR7fdUWv

— Royal Television Society (@RTS_media) January 31, 2018