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The couple began their day at the newly-refurbished Ferens Art Gallery
The Duchess, 69, looked chic in a long navy coat teamed with black suede boots
Charles added a splash of colour with a bold striped tie

Published: 07:59 EST, 8 February 2017 | Updated: 08:10 EST, 8 February 2017

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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are visiting Hull as the city continues to celebrate its tenure as the UK City of Culture 2017.

A dapper-looking Charles and Camilla drew crowds as they began their day at the newly-refurbished Ferens Art Gallery in the centre of the city, and Camilla was presented with bouquets of flowers by admirers.

The 69-year-old Duchesss of Cornwall appeared in high spirits on the outing, and looked chic in a long navy coat teamed with daring black suede boots. She also toted a stylish metallic clutch.

Camilla was presented with bouquets of flowers by admirers

The couple went for interesting sartorial choices, with Camilla donning knee-high black boots and Charles adding a splash of colour with his choice of tie

Charles also stepped out of his sartorial comfort zone - adding a splash of colour with a bold striped tie.

The couple have a busy day ahead, with Charles due to visit the Holy Trinity Church to see its ongoing regeneration project before moving on to watch a rehearsal of The Hypocrite - a co-production between the Royal Shakespeare Company, Hull Truck Theatre and Hull 201.

After touring the Ferens Gallery with Charles, the Duchess will move on to visit Emmaus Hull and East Riding before celebrating the charity First Story's partnership with Hull UK City of Culture 2017 and the launch of its writing residencies in five Hull secondary schools.

Camilla will present prizes to five young winners of Hull's 100-word writing competition and meet children taking part in a writing workshop.

The couple have a busy day ahead, and Camilla is due to present prizes to young winners of a writing competition

The Ferens Art Gallery was reopened three weeks ago after a £5.2 million refurbishment with the unveiling of a rare 14th-century panel painting by Pietro Lorenzetti.

More than 50,000 people have visited the Ferens since it reopened on January 13 and the Turner Prize will be presented at the gallery at the end of the year.

Hull's year as UK City of Culture began on January 1 with a huge firework display and the opening of the Made in Hull - the first major event of Hull 2017 - which was curated by the award-winning documentary maker Sean McAllister and attracted 342,000 visitors over a week in January.