Prince William and Kate in Wales live updates as royal couple visit before coronation

The Prince and Princess of Wales are in Wales to visit before the upcoming coronation of King Charles III. On Thursday afternoon, the Royal couple will meet with mountain rescue climbers at the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team headquarters in Merthyr Tydfil before socialising with community members at the nearby Dowlais Rugby Club.

The volunteer-run organisation, which covers the central area of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park including Pen y Fan, is celebrating its 60th birthday. The club, which is a feeder club to Cardiff Blues, is a popular spot for the climbers to socialise and relax when they are off duty. At the club, they will get a chance to speak to individual volunteers, the organisation’s supporters and members of the local community.

After spending some time inside they will meet more members of the public outside. Prior to becoming a senior royal at the age of 35, William had a career as an RAF search and rescue pilot.