Charles tried his hand at playing the mini stringed instrument in an unlikely spot – an allotment – joining a ukulele group of more than a dozen players in the town of Newtownards.
The King kept up with the Loughries Men’s Shed Ukulele Ensemble and seemed to enjoy the moment as he held the ukulele almost in the style of one of its best known players, George Formby.
Charles is not the only royal with musical aspirations as some of his grandchildren are learning to play instruments, with Prince Louis a would-be drummer and Princess Charlotte a budding pianist, while Prince George is believed to have taken up the guitar.
Charles and Camilla spent the past three days touring Northern Ireland and they ended their stay in Conway Square where hundreds turned out to see them meet local craftspeople and retailers.
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His Majesty The King visits Ards Allotments outside Newtownards, Co. Down where he met a community ukulele group. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye Photo: charles
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His Majesty The King tries his hand on a ukulele in Ards. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye Photo: x
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Enjoying a chat on one of his favourite topics - allotments! The King visits Ards Allotments outside Newtownards, Co. Down where he was shown around by owners Maurice patton and his wife Judith and was greeted by allotment owners and community groups. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye Photo: x
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Ria Rutherford from Comber meeting King Charles in Newtownards at 5 weeks old. Photo: x