The King and Queen braved Storm Claudia to greet the crowds standing in heavy rain as they carried out a series of engagements in South Wales on the monarch's 77 th birthday. Charles and Camilla began their day at Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil, which is one of Wales's most historically significant buildings and celebrated its 200 th anniversary this year.

The weather didn't put the King and Queen off speaking to the crowds as they sheltered under umbrellas to shake hands and greet the locals. Camilla, 78, donned a blue coat dress with a diamond leek brooch, while Charles, 77, sported a tan coat over a grey suit.

Their Majesties rubbed shoulders with Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones, TikTok creator Lewis Leigh, reality TV star Liam Reardon and fashion designer, Julien Macdonal

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