Prince of Wales visits Trinity Buoy Wharf

By Louisa Emery on June 15, 2011 6:10 PM |

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The Prince of Wales was at Trinity Buoy Wharf this afternoon (June 25) to take a look at the centre for arts and creative industries.

After arriving by Thames Clipper, he toured the site's businesses and classrooms before stopping off for a slice of chocolate cake in the Driftwood Cafe.

The Prince chatted with designer Sophia Afxentiou who, with partner Matt Savage, operates a fashion label from a converted container.

He praised her for making a success of her business which has grown from a stall in Greenwich Market to a shop and she congratulated him on his son's recent wedding.

Urban Space Management developed Trinity Buoy Wharf from derelict workshops into its current incarnation. Founding Director Eric Reynolds has left a large donation to the Prince's Trust in his will.

"Some unfortunate people are part of families where no-one has ever worked, Mr Reynolds said: "The Prince's Trust does wonderful work in helping many of these young people out of the downward spiral created by worklessness and lack of direction

"I decided to leave a legacy to the Prince's Trust to support their important work in the future."