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The Barossa Valley was showcased when The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall – Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall – today.

You can glimpse of the couple along Tanunda’s main street from 1.30pm, where they will view local projects, artworks and unveil a plaque renaming the Country Women’s Association building.

Mayor Bob Sloane and his wife Robyn welcomed the Royals at 1.30pm, before they headed off on a tour of local exhibits and displays and entertainment.

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to host the first Royal engagement in Australia but moreover, to show Their Royal Highnesses why we are a premium wine, food and tourism region underpinned by a strong and vibrant community,” he said.

“This visit means a lot to our region with all of the focus on the Barossa Valley. 

“This focus by the world media money can’t buy and all of the attention will be amazing.

“I believe there are people coming from all over the state along with 1300 school students – it will certainly attract more people to the Barossa in the future.”

Her Royal Highness unveiled a plaque to mark the renaming of the Tanunda Country Women’s Association Hall to the Tanunda Community Country Women’s Association Hall.

State president of the Country Women’s Association Linda Bertram was understandably delighted.

“I have a small role, I am introducing Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall to our CWA members in attendance on the day,” she said before the event.

“It’s very exciting to know that CWA are handing this building to the community. 

“I am very humbled to think we have played a small part in the community in the Barossa and we are proud to be a part of this community and the years we have given service.

“I am certainly looking forward to the Royal visit and also to seeing young women in the Barossa region getting involved with CWA.”

Exhibits will centre around the Barons of Barossa and local winemaking students, Barossa Future Leaders participants, the Hill & Son Grand Organ, Barossa Rotary Club and Men’s Shed and artwork by local artists.

The Royal couple made their way to Seppeltsfield Winery before heading to Adelaide.