King Charles played a recorder made from a carrot at Windsor Castle yesterday, delighting guests at a reception celebrating community music across the UK.

The monarch, who recently returned to official duties after a brief hospitalisation due to side effects from his cancer treatment, was described as "jolly" and "in great spirits" by attendees.

The London Vegetable Orchestra, the UK's only ensemble to use instruments made of local vegetables, performed for His Majesty in St George's Hall.