The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Pontypridd, south Wales, to learn about how the community has been coping in the aftermath of devastating flooding.

As part of their visit, William and Kate went head to head in a Welsh cake-making challenge at a local market trader.

Staff at The Welsh Cake Shop said they will be working through the night this week to fulfil orders as they gear up for their busiest day of the year, St David’s day.

William and Kate took off their coats, put on aprons and picked up large rolling pins as they tackled the task.

The prince and princess rolled out the dough, made ahead of time, as William asked shop owner Theresa Conner, who had shown the couple the process: “Is it thick enough?”

William and Kate’s skills were honed when they appeared with TV baking queen Mary Berry on A Berry Royal Christmas show, and William praised her influence.

The royal couple were seen sporting daffodils ahead of St David’s day on 1 March. Credit: PA

With flour stuck to the sleeve of his maroon sweater, William said: “Well I don’t know, my stunning baker skills, Mary Berry taught me everything I need to know.”

The couple cooked their cakes on a hot plate, keeping a watchful eye on them and turning them after five minutes, and Madison Conner, daughter of the shop owner, gave them the seal of approval.

She said: “They’re perfect, they’re great – they’re bangin.”