THE visit to Ledbury of HRH Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester was deemed a huge success by all those involved.

The diverse and very busy schedule went like clockwork thanks to the hard work of the organisers and Ledbury town was bathed in bright sunshine.

The Duke arrived at St Katherine's Hall and accompanied by Mayor Debbie Baker, The Lady Darnley, and other civic leaders, for a visit to the Country Market where he met staff and sampled the fresh apple juice, then it was on to the Master's House as the Duke has a passion for architecture and he met Gary Butler, the conservation architect amongst other guests.

HRH cut a "Welcome to Ledbury" cake before moving on to a town tour, greeted by Bill the Bell Turberfield, Town Crier who read a public proclamation at Ledbury's War Memorial.

Young people from local groups and schools were delighted to meet His Highness at the iconic Market House before he walked to the Feathers Hotel to meet other representatives from local organisations including Ledbury Rotary Club and the famous Harrison Bear mascot, with whom the Duke was photographed.

The non-stop schedule proceeded with a visit to Salters Hill where the Duke met staff and students, toured the facilities and enjoyed home made cakes.

HRH then planted a Rowan tree, before moving off to his final stop at Bevisol Ltd.