The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall made a visit to the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom on Tuesday to mark the court’s 10th anniversary.
At the building, Their Royal Highnesses met Lady Hale, the President of the Supreme Court and the most senior judge in Britain.
Baroness Hale gave Charles and Camilla a tour of the court and introduced them to the Deputy President, Lord Reed, as well as the registrars, ushers, clerks and Guides who work there.
Lady Hale was the first Woman Justice of the Supreme Court when it opened back in 2009.
The Supreme Court is the final court of appeal for civil cases in the UK, and criminal cases from England, Northern Ireland and Wales. It is the final court of appeal in the UK judicial system and deals with appeals on matters of law.
The Supreme Court was established ten years ago following the provisions set out in the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 which transferred the judicial functions of the House of Lords to the new court.
The Queen attended the official opening ceremony of the new court in 2009. In 2010, Her Majesty granted Justices to use of the title Lord or Lady.
Recent high profile cases decided by the Supreme Court include the landmark Brexit case initiated by Gina Miller, the judgment in the case of the sick baby Charlie Gard, and the gay man who won a legal battle which ensured his husband received the same pension rights as a wife would receive.
