The skills of local craftspeople are to be laid at the feet of royalty, after the Prince of Wales has ordered specially made rugs for his holiday home.

Anna and Tom Grime, who run Solva Woollen Mill, are weaving unique woollen floor rugs for a special order made by Prince Charles.

Anna said: "We're really excited about this. It would be great to be able to put by royal appointment' above the door.

"The Prince is a real textile expert, and is keen to keep traditional skills like this alive."

The mill, which is one of only two of remaining woollen mills in Pembrokeshire, is weaving flooring for the Prince's new house, which he and Camilla will use when they are in Wales.

The Prince has ordered three rugs from the mill, two in traditional welsh check design, and one which will be dyed in a colour of his choice.

Last year, the Prince sent a letter congratulating the mill on its centenary, after Anna and Tom restored the old waterwheel and got it working as part of the celebrations.

When finished, the rugs will be taken to the Prince's first ever Welsh home, on the 192-acre Llwynyworm-wood, near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire.

Prince Charles bought the property last year, and it has undergone renovation over the past months. It may be used by holidaymakers when the prince and duchess are not there.

Unconfirmed rum-ours of a royal visit are currently buzzing around the St Davids area.

Local residents and businesses are hoping Prince Charles will take a tour around this part of Pembrokeshire in June.

A spokesman for Clarence House was unable to comment on the possibility of a Pembrokeshire visit, and said announcements are made two weeks before any of the Prince's trips.