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Watch: Queen Camilla arrives in Shrewsbury town centre as part of visit to county town

The clouds parted, the sun came out and the crowds were up to five deep surrounding Shrewsbury's Square as Queen Camilla visited the county town.

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Her Majesty spent around 50 minutes at the farmers market on Wednesday, speaking to many of the organisers and traders in front of onlookers.

Thousands of people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the Queen Consort during her second visit to the county since her husband, Charles, became King in 2022.

Some passed on gifts, including messages of support for the Princess of Wales following her cancer announcement last week, and a picture of her and Charles.

Neil Hasley and his son Shane, 10, from Ketley, parked their campervan in Frankwell car park overnight to see the Queen. Shane got to shake hands. "I feel very honoured," she said.

Market organisers Stuart and Jenny Jones described meeting Her Majesty as a "tremendous honour", while Sibu Balan, an artist from Shrewsbury handed over a pencil drawing of the royal couple.

The 41-year-old said: "I can't express how it feels, it is a precious moment."

Federica Bernardi, of Truly Teas, handed a tea blend named after Camilla. "She's very nice, a very normal person," she said.

During her visit to the town, Queen Camilla also visited the Old Market Hall and one of the region's most spectacular restoration projects at the Flaxmill Maltings in Ditherington, which opened in 2022 after a £28m regeneration.

Back in March last year, Her Majesty visited Telford town centre to meet members of the public and volunteer groups in Southwater, as well as unveiling a stone for Telford Veterans’ Trail and a plaque to commemorate the visit.

Members of the public await the arrival of Queen Camilla for her visit to the Farmers' Market in The Square, Shrewsbury. Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire.
Members of the public await the arrival of Queen Camilla for her visit to the Farmers' Market in The Square, Shrewsbury. Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire.
Members of the public await the arrival of Queen Camilla for her visit to the Farmers' Market in The Square, Shrewsbury. Chris Jackson/PA Wire
Queen Camilla during a visit to the Farmers' Market in The Square, Shrewsbury. Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire.
Queen Camilla meets well-wishers during a visit to Shrewsbury. Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire.
Queen Camilla meets well-wishers during a visit to Shrewsbury. Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire
Queen Camilla holds a toddlers hand during a visit to the Farmers' Market. Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire.
Queen Camilla smiles after receiving a red rose from Abi Crighton during a visit to Shrewsbury. Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire
Queen Camilla poses with a dignitary and her dog during a visit to the Farmers' Market. Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire
Queen Camilla meets a trader during a visit to the Farmers' Market. Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire.
Queen Camilla speaks with traders at a wine stall during a visit to the Farmers' Market in Shrewsbury. Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire
Queen Camilla signs the visitors book at the Old Market Hall during a visit to the Farmers' Market
Queen Camilla receives artwork of herself and King Charles III from well-wishers
Queen Camilla receives a message of support for the Princess of Wales