The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have visited an Asda distribution centre to thank staff who have worked throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Charles, 71, and Camilla, 72, met some of the 700 workers at the Asda centre in Bristol on Thursday, as well as drivers and those based at nearby stores.
The event took place in a marquee outside the building, with people keeping two metres apart.
Staff told the royal couple how they had worked extra hours and different shift patterns, as well as postponing holidays, to cope with increased demand.
Prince Charles, 71, and Camilla (pictured), 72, visited an Asda Distribution Centre in Bristol today as they slowly return to royal engagements amid the pandemic
The Prince of Wales, President of Business in the Community, along with Camilla (pictured), thanked staff who have kept the country’s vital food supplies moving throughout the coronavirus pandemic
The royal couple unveiled a plaque to mark their visit to the distribution centre in Bristol today (pictured)
Camilla cut a stylish figure in a timeless cream dress and jacket, which she coordinated with a matching scarf and camel-coloured shoes.
She accessorised with a pair of dangling pearl earrings and completed the look with a couple of dainty gold bracelets.
Meanwhile, Charles oped for a dark grey suit, which he paired with a light blue shirt and dark blue, patterned tie,
The royal family have been slowly returning to public duties as lockdown restrictions have been relaxed.
The Duchess of Cornwall used her signature socially-distant greeting as she arrived alongside Prince Charles (pictured)
Camilla (pictured) cut a stylish figure in a timeless cream dress and jacket, which she coordinated with a matching scarf
In the background, a banner could be seen which read: ‘A massive thanks to all of our key worker colleagues for their great work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pictured, Charles and Camilla
Staff told the royal couple how they had worked extra hours and different shift patterns, as well as postponing holidays, to cope with increased demand. Pictured, Camilla
During the visit, the Prince of Wales (pictured) thanked staff who have kept the country’s vital food supplies moving throughout the coronavirus pandemic
The royal duo (pictured, together) have been slowly returning to public duties as lockdown restrictions have been relaxed
Charles has already attended a ceremony welcoming France’s President Macron to the UK and met health and care workers at a hospital in Gloucester last month.
Last week, he visited Transport for London (TfL) training centre to thank London Underground staff for working during the coronavirus pandemic.
There, he met contract cleaners and station staff at Ashfield House, near West Kensington station in west London, which was hosted by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, chairman of TfL.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have also been meeting the public, visiting local businesses close to their Norfolk home.
The couple met some of the 700 workers at the Asda centre, as well as drivers and those based at nearby stores. Pictured, Prince Charles
During the visit, Camilla and Charles (pictured), along with the employees, ensured they adhered to social distancing rules
Charles donned a smart grey suit which he paired with a light blue shirt and dark blue, patterned tie. Pictured, with Camilla
The event took place in a marquee outside the building, with people keeping two metres apart. Pictured, the Duchess of Cornwall speaking with staff