The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall made their way to St David's Cathedral on Monday, on their first day of a five day visit to Wales.

The restored cloisters at the Catherdral are part of the Cathedral's Millennium Appeal, of which the Prince of Wales is patron.

Before unveiling an plaque commemorating the inauguration of the new cloister His Royal Highness Prince Charles addressed the Friends of the Cathedral assembled inside The Refectory.

"What an enormous pleasure it is to return to St David's Cathedral and on this occasion able to bring my wife to visit," said Prince Charles.

"It is always a great treat to return, perhaps none so more so on this occasion."

The Prince also highlighted the hard work of the Dean of St Davids, the Very Reverend Wyn Evans, and the support of the Friends of St David's Cathedral, which spent many years fundraising for the cloister project and conservation work at the cathedral.

The Cathedral Millennium Appeal has raised more than £4.5 million. As well as The Refectory, the re-created Cloisters also provide room to exhibit the Cathedral's Treasury which had not been on display before.

Mayor of St Davids, councillor David Chant said: "It is a lovely occasion for St Davids, it is always an honour to meet any Royals, especially Prince Charles. A building of this nature is so important to St Davids and the area."

The Very Reverend Wyn Evans added: "It is always a pleasure to welcome Prince Charles, he last came in 1999 so he saw the difference the work has made.

"He does appreciate the buildings and appreciates the architecture, his is very knowledgeable and supportive. This project is finished but there is always something to be done."