The King and Queen were carrying out engagements in Newtownards on the final day of their visit to Northern Ireland.

The King and Queen are carrying out engagements in Newtownards, Co Down, on the final day of their visit to Northern Ireland that saw Charles try his hand at playing a ukulele.

Charles visited Ards Allotments, which was founded by Maurice Patton after watching the then Prince of Wales visit an allotment on the news more than 20 years ago.

Charles met the community of volunteers, gardeners and growers who use the allotment space to grow fresh produce as well as forging social connections.

Charles with Judith Patton at Ards Allotments, near Strangford Lough in Newtownards
Charles with Judith Patton, wife of farmer Maurice Patton, the founder of Ards Allotments (Toby Melville/PA)

He also watched a performance by a local band and had a go at strumming a ukulele.

Meanwhile, the Queen met survivors of domestic abuse being supported by Women’s Aid in the town.

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