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Corrie David

Prince Charles cancels trip to Wales due to Storm Eunice

The Prince of Wales' engagements in south Wales on Friday have been postponed because of Storm Eunice.

Prince Charles was due to visit Swansea and Newport on Friday, February 18, however both of the local authorities are under a red weather warning. You can read more about what that warning means here.

The visits will be rescheduled for a future date, Clarence House said.

Read more: Live updates as Wales prepares for Storm Eunice in wake of Storm Dudley

A spokesman for the prince said: "Following official guidance, the Prince of Wales's visit to Newport and Swansea on Friday 18th February will not go ahead due to the dangers posed by Storm Eunice.

"In the interests of public safety, these engagements will be postponed with a view to rescheduling at a future date."

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Frank Saunders said the storm will bring "What could be one of the most impactful storms to affect southern and central parts of the UK for a few years," and the winds pose a "significant danger to life."

The red alert lasts from 7am to 12pm on Friday.

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