The Duchess of Edinburgh visited three farms in the Lake District
Photo: The Royal Household
The Duchess of Edinburgh concluded a two-day visit to Cumbria on Wednesday, focused on sustainable farming and young farmers. On the second day she went to Low Beckside Farm in Mungrisdale, Nook Farm in Rosthwaite and Seatoller Farm in Keswick.
The Duchess of Edinburgh concluded a two-day visit to Cumbria on Wednesday 9 September. The visit focused on sustainable farming, the rural economy and the work of supporting the skills and development of young farmers.
The Duchess in the pasture, with the farm's cattle behind. Photo: The Royal Household
• Three farms in one day
On the second day the Duchess visited three farms: Low Beckside Farm in Mungrisdale, Nook Farm in Rosthwaite and Seatoller Farm in Keswick. All three lie in the Lake District.
The Duchess met schoolchildren at one of the farms. Photo: The Royal Household
• Young farmers
The visit was intended to highlight the importance of sustainable farming and the rural economy, and the work of supporting the training and development of young farmers.
From one of the activities during the farm visit. Photo: The Royal Household
• About the Duchess
Sophie is married to Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, the youngest brother of King Charles. She carries out a wide range of official engagements for the British royal house.
The Duchess of Edinburgh during the visit to Cumbria. Photo: The Royal Household