6th June 2025
The Duke of Cornwall, Patron, The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, and The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, The Association of Agricultural Show Organisations (ASAO) and Vice President of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, attended The Royal Cornwall show to celebrate and highlight the very best in Cornish heritage and tradition through agriculture, food and drink, entertainment and competition.
The show was established in 1793 by The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association which aims to promote and support the further improvement of agriculture, associated industries, and the people within it. Over 200 years later the Show is one of the biggest Agricultural Shows in the country and attracts around 120,000 visitors every year.
On arrival, Their Royal Highnesses visited the Royal Cornwall Food and Farming Pavilion which showcases dozens of the best artisan food and drink producers from across Cornwall, including Cornish jams and preserves, as well as gins and other spirits. They run a host of awards each year, including the best newcomer and the overall Cornish Food Champion.
Following this, Their Royal Highnesses visited different parts of the show separately. The Duke visited the Partnership – Regenerative/Agricultural hub, which is an educational area hosted by the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership and Cornwall Council. The hub looks to bring together organisations and projects to discuss the importance of balancing the traditional skills that need to be preserved in farming whilst still supporting future regenerative farming practices.
At the stand, The Duke presented The Duke of Cornwall’s award which is given to the farm business that has successfully delivered a sustainable approach to farming, forestry and/or food production within Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
This year, the Royal Cornwall Show put a spotlight on rural mental health by highlighting a variety of local charities, including Pentreath Cornwall Rural Community Charity, Georgia's Voice, Kooth, Man Down, PAPRUS and Sunrise. His Royal Highness was greeted by charity representatives at the Duchy's hub which aligns closely with The Duke’s passion for supporting mental health of the Duchy of Cornwall’s farming tenants.
The Duke of Cornwall, Patron, The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, and The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, The Association of Agricultural Show Organisations (ASAO) and Vice President of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, attended The Royal Cornwall show to celebrate and highlight the very best in Cornish heritage and tradition through agriculture, food and drink, entertainment and competition.
The show was established in 1793 by The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association which aims to promote and support the further improvement of agriculture, associated industries, and the people within it. Over 200 years later the Show is one of the biggest Agricultural Shows in the country and attracts around 120,000 visitors every year.
On arrival, Their Royal Highnesses visited the Royal Cornwall Food and Farming Pavilion which showcases dozens of the best artisan food and drink producers from across Cornwall, including Cornish jams and preserves, as well as gins and other spirits. They run a host of awards each year, including the best newcomer and the overall Cornish Food Champion.
Following this, Their Royal Highnesses visited different parts of the show separately. The Duke visited the Partnership – Regenerative/Agricultural hub, which is an educational area hosted by the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership and Cornwall Council. The hub looks to bring together organisations and projects to discuss the importance of balancing the traditional skills that need to be preserved in farming whilst still supporting future regenerative farming practices.
At the stand, The Duke presented The Duke of Cornwall’s award which is given to the farm business that has successfully delivered a sustainable approach to farming, forestry and/or food production within Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
This year, the Royal Cornwall Show put a spotlight on rural mental health by highlighting a variety of local charities, including Pentreath Cornwall Rural Community Charity, Georgia's Voice, Kooth, Man Down, PAPRUS and Sunrise. His Royal Highness was greeted by charity representatives at the Duchy's hub which aligns closely with The Duke’s passion for supporting mental health of the Duchy of Cornwall’s farming tenants.
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