Prince Charles has ended his week-long tour of Wales in the ancient capital - Machynlleth.

Hundreds of people turned out to greet the Prince of Wales with a warm royal welcome on his final day of Wales Week marking the 50th anniversary of his investiture.

Prince Charles arrived outside the iconic town clock to crowds of people lining the streets and from shop windows along with music being played by a large brass band.

During his solo engagement to Machynlleth, the royal was accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant of Tia Jones along with Montgomeryshire's MP Glyn Davies and AM Russell George.

Charlie Hughes, who had travelled from Llandrindod Wells especially for the royal visit, was one of the crowd members who spoke to Prince Charles while with his dad Kevin.

The seven-year-old and his sister Isla made a bilingual sign to welcome Prince Charles to Wales and said it was "very exciting" to meet the royal for the first time.

Cor Ffederasiwn, a singing collaboration between the school children of Ysgol Carno, Ysgol Llanbrynmair and Ysgol Glantwymyn, sang traditional Welsh songs while Prince Charles spent time meeting people from local charities and organisations at Y Plas.

Headteacher Bethan Gwawr Jones said: "It was an honour to be asked and it's a fantastic opportunity for the children. This will be something that will stay with them for a long, long time."

Prince Charles was then shown around a community garden by Matt Swan, from Edible Mach, who explained the work being carried out by the volunteer-led project.

"We're really chuffed that he wanted to see us," Matt said.

"He was passionate about the project and about growing produce in public spaces like we have here Machynlleth."

Earlier in the day, Prince Charles attended a Welsh Plygain service at Mallwyd Church which is traditionally held at Christmas time.

Arwel Pugh, who sang with six other performers in the 16th Century church, said "it was a privilege because we sang all in Welsh for him."

The visit concludes Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall's visit to Wales to mark the 50th anniversary of the investiture as Prince of Wales.

A special picture feature of the royal visit will appear in next week's County Times.