The visit marks the first time Charles and Camilla have visited Cornwall since becoming King and Queen following The Queen's death last year. Their last visit as a couple to the county was in June last year when they spent the day at the Royal Cornwall Show in Wadebridge as Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.

The King and Queen broke from scheduled protocol to shake hands with members of the public as they arrived this afternoon.

They’ve being shown around the museum by Tate St Ives director Anne Barrow, and Rolland Rudd chairman of trustees. Anne Barrow tells them about Barbara Hepwoth's life and work in St Ives until her death in 1973 as well as her collection of art and books and poetry.

They visited the garden and spoke to Barbara Hepworth’s granddaughter and Anne Barlow from the Tate. The King will speak to local artists, and sons and daughters of artists from that generation and those involved in setting up Tate St Ives.

Camilla and Charles split up in the garden with Charles going to the lawn while Camilla speaks with artists in what is known as The Greenhouse.