Prince Charles has visited residents and businesses affected by the recent flooding caused by Storm Dennis.
He met people in the town of Pontypridd, one of the areas in South Wales badly hit by this month's severe weather, and spent time shaking hands and chatting with residents.
The prince later thanked emergency services personnel at the town's municipal building. It is estimated that 1,100 properties have been affected by flooding in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area. Image: Getty
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