A royally sweet tooth! Prince Charles looks delighted to be presented with a plate of baklava as he meets members of the Greek-Catholic community at London church

Charles, 69, was seen trying out the delicacy at St. Barnabas Church in London
He attended a service of prayers, as well as addressing the congregation
The royal met with families who have escaped persecution in the Middle East

Published: 17:00 GMT, 19 December 2017 | Updated: 19:50 GMT, 19 December 2017

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He's known to have a sweet tooth - and Prince Charles looked delighted to be presented with a plate of baklava today.

The royal, 69, was seen trying out the delicacy as he met with the Melkite Greek-Catholic community at St. Barnabas Church in London.

Charles, who wore a navy suit and blue speckled tie for the visit, looked in high spirits as he spoke to members of the congregation.

The Prince of Wales was seen pointing enthusiastically at a plate of baklavas, a sweet pastry made of layers of filo, before sharing a joke with a group of religious leaders.

Prince Charles looked delighted as he tried out some baklava while meeting the Melkite Greek-Catholic community at St. Barnabas Church in London

The royal, 69, stopped to speak to schoolchildren as he arrived at the church earlier today

On arriving at the church, Charles was greeted by a crowd of schoolchildren waving Union flags.

He also met with families who have escaped persecution in the Middle East during the visit, before attending a service of prayers and addressing the congregation.

Charles appears to be enjoying his festive of engagements of late, paying a trip to the Ramsbury Distillery in Wiltshire on Friday.

During the visit, he was seen sampling the vodka and gin produced there - and certainly seemed to approve.

The Prince of Wales was seen pointing enthusiastically at a plate of baklava during the visit

He looked to be in very high spirits as he shared a joke with religious leaders at the church

He also admired the machinery used to produce the spirits while being given a tour of the distillery.

It comes as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall shared their Christmas card for this year on Monday.

Charles and Camilla are pictured dressed for a private summer party, at the Prince's Highgrove home, which marked the Duchess's July 17 birthday.

The heir to the throne is wearing a dinner jacket and black tie while his wife is dressed in a dress by Anna Valentine.

Charles also met with families who have escaped persecution in the Middle East

Later on the, Prince of Wales delivered an address to the congregation inside the church

A service of prayers was held by members of the Melkite Greek-Catholic community

Hugo Burnand took the picture of the couple at the party held at the Highgrove estate a few days before Camilla's birthday.

In the image, the Duchess is wearing a flower design necklace, which is described as a private piece and complements her embroidered ivory dress.

Charles meanwhile is pictured wearing a dinner jacket by Savile Row bespoke tailors Anderson & Sheppard.

Inside the card, the words 'Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year' printed on the left-hand side and opposite is the photograph surrounded by a thin red border.