William meets young farmers as he becomes patron of mental health charity

The Prince of Wales has met young farmers to raise awareness of the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health in farming communities.

William travelled to Folly Farm, which is nestled in a 250-acre nature reserve in Pensford in the Chew Valley area of Somerset, on Wednesday.

His visit coincided with the announcement of his new role as patron of We Are Farming Minds, a Duchy of Cornwall-supported charity, set up to help farmers experiencing isolation and mental health issues.