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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

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall hosted the Shelter Box for a reception earlier in the day at Clarence House.

The Duchess of Cornwall recently held a reception at Clarence House for disaster relief charity @Shelterbox.

HRH saw some of the invaluable kit @Shelterbox provides for those in need, including solar lights and a water filter system. pic.twitter.com/OI1sRPWBXq

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 13, 2018

During the reception, she saw some of the invaluable kit  provides for those in need, including solar lights and a water filter system. The Duchess has been the royal president for charity since 2007 after seeing their work in Pakistan supporting villages and families who had lost their homes in an earthquake.

The Duchess has been President of @ShelterBox since 2007 and became involved with the charity after seeing their work in Pakistan supporting villages and families who had lost their homes in an earthquake. pic.twitter.com/C0agMhR3uh

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 13, 2018

 Shelter Box is an international disaster relief charity that provides shelter to families affected by disaster worldwide found in Cornwall

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