A look back to when Camilla visited Dyfed Shire Horse Farm in 2018

Camilla named the foal of one of the rarest horse breeds in the world when she toured the farmyard and met with a number of Shire horses.

She watched a shire horse be prepared in the demonstration area and took part in a cart ride around the farm.

The Duchess of Cornwall named the foal Dyfed Merlin and unveiled a plaque to commemorate her visit.

The future king also made an unexpected visit to the farm, before he had to set off to another engagement.

The Duchess of Cornwall as she visits Dyfed Shire Horse Farm in Eglwyswrw (Image: Matt Cardy/PA Wire.)

Farm manager, Mark Cole, commented after their visit that the day had been a big success.

"It went very well, the sun was shining and the Duchess of Cornwall clearly enjoyed her visit," he said.

"I think the Duchess is very experienced in the equine world and that came across in her relaxed persona."

He said that it was obvious that Camilla was comfortable when she took the reins during her cart ride around the farm.

"It was a pleasure to see her taking the reins of a shire horse," he added.

Mark's wife, Alison Cole, agreed at the time that the day had been a success.

She said: "It was great, she seemed very relaxed and all the horses were well behaved."

Mrs Cole said that Camilla even brought polos along, which she fed to the horses.

Clair Bosworth, the Yard Manager at the farm at the time took the Duchess on the cart ride.

She said after the visit: "It was slightly terrifying but she's so friendly. It was just like talking to any other horse lover.

"I asked if she wanted to take the reins, she's got much more experience at driving horses than I do."

The Duchess of Cornwall greets a Shire Horse as she visits Dyfed Shire Horse Farm in Eglwyswrw (Image: Matt Cardy/PA Wire.)

Huw Murphy, the owner of the farm and Mark's brother, said at the time: "I think it went very well. I think it was a good reflection on our community and our area.

"It is not often that north Pembrokeshire gets a royal visit.

"She was very down to earth, as was Prince Charles before he went off to another engagement.

"I think they have an interest and passion in horses and that is probably why they paid a visit to the farm."

On the day, the then Duchess of Cornwall took the reins as shire horse Ed, as he was known then, pulled her around the farm on a memorable carriage ride.

Ed  became the second horse to be sold by Dyfed Shire Horse Farm to the Household Cavalry in December 2019, following in the hoofprints of Celt, who became a drum horse in 2008.

And Ed - now known as Major Apollo - will be centre stage during the coronation procession of King Charles III on Saturday when he leads 200 other horses on the procession route on the streets of London, carrying the ceremonial kettle drum.

He also took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession.