Kate Middleton and Prince William set for landmark royal engagement today as they deepen commitment to Wales

The Prince and Princess of Wales are continuing their mission to "deepen the trust and respect" of the Welsh people by using their foundation to set up new therapy gardens and allotments to boost mental health support.

In November, Their Royal Highnesses were in Scarborough to launch the first 'community impact' project, focusing on young people's mental health, with funding worth £350,000 raised by local organisations.

The royal couple are visiting the site of the second 'community impact' plan today, a new garden developed at the Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre, near Pontyclun.

Drawing on their mental health work over several years, the Prince and Princess are expected to meet those struggling with the effects of drug and alcohol addiction.

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Their Royal Highnesses will hear how the outdoors is used to improve clients' mental health at the Centre, which has supported communities in Wales for over 40 years.

The Royal Foundation, William and Catherine's charitable organisation, is working with local mental health provider 'Life at No.27' to help create six therapy allotments and gardens across South Wales.

Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive Officer of The Royal Foundation said: "Their Royal Highnesses are passionate about creating a lasting impact in the communities they visit, playing an instrumental role in bringing together local stakeholders to amplify the work of organisations, and ensure support reaches those who need it."

Annabelle Padwick founded 'Life at No.27'. She said that "working with The Prince and Princess of Wales is so important as their support enables us to collaboratively raise awareness of the work we do, the growing vital need that we aim to meet and how much the experiences and relationships we have can shape our future."

Two-thirds of adults support the Prince of Wales title being given to Prince William, according to a YouGov poll conducted soon after Queen Elizabeth II's death.

However, the same poll suggested only 19% of adults wanted to see a grand investiture ceremony for the heir to the throne, similar to the now-King Charles' in 1969.

It is understood there are no plans for an investiture ceremony for Prince William.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to spend time meeting the Welsh public outside Aberavon Leisure and Fitness Centre, where they will champion mental health support through sport and exercise.

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Their Royal Highnesses are expected to also meet emergency responders at Wales Air Ambulance HQ.

In 2021, Prince William announced the launch of the Blue Light Together package to provide mental health support for emergency service workers.

His Royal Highness previously opened up about his own mental health, speaking of how incidents involving children "really affected" him when he was an air ambulance pilot in East Anglia.

Tomorrow will be the first time Prince William will visit the Welsh Guards since becoming Colonel of the Regiment, marking St David's Day.

The Prince and Princess of Wales will mark the country's national day by visiting the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards to attend the St David's Day Parade in Windsor.