Pictures: Prince and Princess of Wales visit Herefordshire

First they visited Madley Primary School's forest school where outdoor learning is prioritised to bolster children's physical and mental wellbeing.

The Prince and Pricess of Wales with Madley Primary School pupils (Image: PA)

The woodland site was supplied to Madley Primary School by the Duchy of Cornwall, especially for the forest school. The Duchy has continued to increase the amount of woodland area in line with the school's expansion.

During their visit, the Prince and Princess of Wales helped to prepare food around a campfire. They appeared in high spirits as they spoke to a group of schoolchildren.

The prince and princess sat with the pupils around a campfire (Image: PA)

The cause is particularly close to Kate's heart. She launched her Shaping Us campaign in January, which aims to support children and those caring for them, recognising the importance of early childhood.

Kate sat in a den at the forest school (Image: PA)

Children at Madley Primary School are taught a range of topics in a woodland environment including environmental awareness, conservation, and woodland management. Pupils craft things from natural materials and learn how to use outdoor equipment safely and correctly. 

William set to work sawing wood (Image: PA)

Later in the afternoon, William and Kate visited Kings Pitt Farm, where they met with Duchy of Cornwall farming tenants Sam and Emily Stables.

Mr and Mrs Stables set up the charity We Are Farming Minds in an attempt to improve the mental health of farmers throughout Herefordshire by offering fully funded access to 24-hour support and counselling.

William took a liking to the farm's sheepdog Hugh (Image: PA)

The Duchy of Cornwall has teamed up with the charity in support of its brand new mental health strategy which aims to offer ongoing mental support for all Duchy tenants in Herefordshire, focusing primarily on farmers living in more isolated communities.

Kate has dedicated her time to various mental health charities over the years, such as Heads Together, Shout, and Mentally Healthy Schools.

William and Kate chatted to farmers about their experiences with mental health (Image: PA)

The prince and princess sat down with some of those who have benefited from We Are Farming Minds, enjoying Herefordshire apple juice and biscuits as they listened to how the organisation had helped them.

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They even got to see a sheep-herding demonstration from the farm's sheepdog Hugh.

Emily Stables with William and Kate as they watch a flock of sheep rounded up (Image: PA)

The farmers said that chatting with William and Kate was more like speaking to good friends than to royalty, and that the pair were passionate about mental health.

The royals laughed and chatted with Emily and Sam Stables like they were old friends (Image: PA)

For the special outing, Kate wore a grey blazer which she teamed with a pair of figure-flattering black jeans and some sturdy brown lace-up boots. She wore her bouncy brunette tresses down loose around her shoulders and accessorised with a simple silver pendant. William looked dapper in a smart grey jacket, a pale blue shirt and a pair of navy blue chinos.

William inherited the Duchy of Cornwall, which owns both sites he visited on September 14, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. It is one of the largest and oldest estates in Britain and was created in 1337 by Edward III to support his son and heir Prince Edward and all subsequent heirs.