Prince Charles with Kate Humble as he and wife Camilla Parker-Bowles visit Welsh farm

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The royals visited Humble by Nature Farm in Monmouth, Wales
It was saved from closure by Kate Humble and her husband in 2010
Prince Charles took part in a bush-skills class and viewed local produce
Camilla was also in attendance and held a bantam crossbreed chick

Published: 11:09 EST, 9 July 2015 | Updated: 12:30 EST, 9 July 2015

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Prince Charles made an adorable four-legged friend on Thursday, during a visit to the Welsh countryside.

Despite looking smart in a tailored double-breasted grey suit, the 66-year-old wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty as he was seen petting a baby piglet at Humble by Nature Farm in Monmouth, south Wales.

The heir to the British throne and wife Camilla, 67, visited the working estate, which was saved from closure in 2010 by TV presenter Kate Humble and her husband Ludo Graham, on day four of their week-long trip.

Prince Charles was seen petting a piglet and chatting to a member of staff at Humble by Nature Farm in Monmouth, Wales

Not one to miss out on the action, the Duchess of Cornwall, resplendent in a dusty yellow summer jacket and Fifties-style white skirt, looked joyful as she held a tiny bantam crossbreed chick.

After stroking the cute hog and chatting to members of staff, animal lover Prince Charles, who donned a pair of stylish tortoiseshell sunglasses to protect his eyes from the sun, took part in a bush-skills class.

The future king squatted in the grass along with a group of children as he was taught how to make a camp fire.

Both Charles and Camilla seemed in high-spirits as they were guided around the farm, that houses a rural skills centre, shop, cafe and adventure playground, by television personality Kate Humble.

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were given a tour of the organic working farm by TV presenter Kate Humble

The heir to the throne appeared fascinated with the adorable hog as she spoke to a farm worker, who was wearing a bright orange shirt

Not one to miss out on the action, Camilla joined in the farmyard fun by holding a bantam crossbreed chick

Prince Charles was seen squatting down in the grass as she took part in a bush-skills class

The 46-year-old Springwatch host looked relaxed in a dark denim jacket, plain V-neck t-shirt, pair of stone-coloured cargo pants and white pumps.

Attentive Charles appeared engrossed in the workings of the organic farm as he was seen pointing out different activities throughout their route.

Kate later led the royals into the farm shop where they were presented with an array of local produce.

Different cuts of meat were displayed on a wooden chopping board and explained to them.

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are visiting the country as part of Wales Week, one of three dedicated five-day trips the pair make in the UK.

This expedition comes shortly after their visit to Scotland.

The royal looked like he was being taught how to make a camp fire with the group of children

Prince Charles and Kate Humble appeared in high-spirits as they toured the Welsh farm

Clearly engrossed in the activities around him, Prince Charles was seem pointing things out as Kate Humble giggled away

The focus of this year's Wales Week is enterprise and community, and as a result, visits to community enterprises and small businesses dominate the schedule.

Charles and Camilla are also hosting a number of receptions at Llwynywermod, their Welsh farmhouse near Llandovery.

Speaking about Wales Week, a Clarence House spokesperson said: 'The Prince and The Duchess always enjoy their annual summer visit to Wales.

'They are very much looking forward to engaging with communities in many different parts of the country, and to seeing the rich variety of Welsh enterprise.'

Kate Humble led Charles and Camilla into the farm shop where they were presented with local produce

Camilla, resplendent in a dusty yellow summer jacket and Fifties-style white skirt, looked joyful as she held a tiny bantam crossbreed chick

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are visiting the country as part of Wales Week, one of three dedicated five-day trips the pair make in the UK