The Prince of Wales attended the Groundswell agricultural festival today during a private visit, where he explored cutting-edge farming technology, including artificial intelligence applications in agriculture.

During his time at the event for farmers and growers, Prince William observed demonstrations of agri-tech innovations and attended presentations by industry experts on regenerative farming methods.

The visit aligns with the Duchy of Cornwall's ongoing efforts with its tenant farmers to develop sustainable agricultural practices.

The estate's farmers are working towards achieving net-zero emissions through regenerative methods that collaborate with natural systems rather than opposing them.

The Prince of Wales attended the Groundswell agricultural festival today during a private visit, where he explored cutting-edge farming technology, including artificial intelligence applications in agriculture.

Prince William also delivered a "thought for the day" message to the farming community during the festival.

It comes as the Princess of Wales carried out a poignant royal engagement today in Colchester.

Princess Kate disclosed that she turned to acupuncture as part of her cancer treatment last year, embracing a form of alternative medicine long championed by her father-in-law.

During a visit to Colchester Hospital's cancer wellbeing centre, Kate revealed she had tried the traditional Chinese practice, which involves inserting thin needles into specific body points to promote healing and pain relief.

Princess Kate disclosed that she turned to acupuncture as part of her cancer treatment last year, embracing a form of alternative medicine long championed by her father-in-law.

Kate spoke candidly about the immense pressure patients face to appear recovered once treatment concludes, telling fellow patients that "everybody expects you to be better - but that's not the case at all".

The 43-year-old princess, who is gradually returning to public duties whilst in remission, described how patients often feel compelled to "crack on, get back to normal" after completing treatment.

She explained: "You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment. Treatment's done, then it's like 'I can crack on, get back to normal' but actually the phase afterwards is really difficult."

Kate characterised her cancer journey as a "very scary, very daunting experience" that extends well beyond the end of medical treatment.

Kate shared these insights whilst meeting cancer patients and volunteers at the wellbeing centre, where she participated in planting roses in a therapeutic garden designed to offer visitors tranquillity.

Kate shared these insights whilst meeting cancer patients and volunteers at the wellbeing centre, where she participated in planting roses in a therapeutic garden designed to offer visitors tranquillity.

The princess emphasised the particular challenges of the post-treatment phase, noting: "You're not necessarily under the clinical team any longer but you're not able to function normally at home as you perhaps once used to."

She highlighted the value of support during this transitional period, stating: "Actually someone to help talk you through that, show you and guide you through that sort of phase that comes after treatment I think is really valuable."

Kate concluded that patients must "find your new normal and that takes time".