The King has spoken about the "battle" to maintain "timeless skills" as he met artists and craftspeople working to keep traditional crafts alive.Charles enjoyed a "Crafts at Christmas" event showcasing painting, millinery and embroidery created by tutors and students from the King's Foundation's education programmes.He was presented with a box of baubles created by students on a post-graduate furniture course and marvelled at the square ornaments they had carved from alder, oak and cedar.

The King has spoken about the "battle" to maintain "timeless skills" as he met artists and craftspeople working to keep traditional crafts alive.Charles enjoyed a "Crafts at Christmas" event showcasing painting, millinery and embroidery created by tutors and students from the King's Foundation's education programmes.He was presented with a box of baubles created by students on a post-graduate furniture course and marvelled at the square ornaments they had carved from alder, oak and cedar.