Prince William has been named the new patron of the Royal Cornwall Show and its organising body.

The Prince of Wales also became Duke of Cornwall when his father ascended the throne to become King Charles.

Charles previously held the title of Duke of Cornwall for 70 years before passing it – along with the stewardship of the Duchy of Cornwall – to William in 2022, following the death of the late Queen Elizabeth.

Now, as befitting this role, the prince has been named as patron of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, which is behind the Royal Cornwall Show each summer.

King Charles - then the Prince of Wales - had most recently held the patronage, since 2002, which he kept for a decade until becoming King.

An Association spokesperson said: “The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association is pleased and honoured to announce that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has graciously accepted the role of patron.

“The dedication of His Royal Highness towards environmental conservation and innovation matches the Association’s commitment to provide a platform for agriculture and farming in Cornwall, and help its development.”

The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association has a long history of royal patronages, including King George VI and then Queen Elizabeth II, who was followed by King Charles III, then the Prince of Wales.

The spokesperson added: “It is also an honour to receive this patronage in line with His Royal Highness’s position as The Duke of Cornwall.

“The Association aims to highlight and promote the heritage and culture of the county through local traditions, skills and knowledge, with Cornwall being at the heart of everything we do, as well as our work in providing farming and rural education to schools across the Duchy.

“We extend the warmest of welcomes to His Royal Highness, and heartfelt gratitude towards his patronage of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, and we look forward to welcoming him to the Royal Cornwall Show in the future.”