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Wiltshire in Pics: Prince William and Storm Bert

PA Media Prince of Wales in uniform of Colonel of the Welsh Guards, during a visit to the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at Salisbury Plain PA Media

The Prince of Wales joined the Welsh Guards at Salisbury Plain on Tuesday to oversee their preparations for operational duty.

On Sunday and into Monday, flooding caused widespread disruption across the county.

And young visitors are in for a "fairytale" treat at the National Trust's Mompesson House in Salisbury.

Here is a selection of pictures from across Wiltshire this week.

PA Media Prince of Wales in uniform of Colonel of the Welsh Guards, during a visit to the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at Salisbury Plain - holding up a drone PA Media

VIP guest: Prince William, who is Colonel of the Welsh Guards, was given a tour of the training ground and shown weapons, including small drones. The battalion's senior operator assessed his handling as "good". He added that the Prince "could be trained up".

Ian Turner, Longleat The four tiger cubs, each the size of a large dog, crossing the road at the safari park with a jeep and a car in the backgroundIan Turner, Longleat

Follow the leader: The quartet of rare Amur tiger cubs were captured by keeper Ian Turner crossing the road in single file at the safari park in the winter sunshine. Born to mum Yana and dad Red in May, their arrival means Longleat has the most tigers in human care in the UK.

Getty Images The centre of Bradford-on-Avon is seen from a drone, with many streets underwater after Storm Bert. The floodwaters are a pale brown colour and in the centre of the image the Town Bridge can be seen almost covered in the waterGetty Images
An aerial drone shot of housing in Melksham surrounded by floodwater
Two dental assistants in grey uniform standing on a step outside the practice, surrounded by floodwater
Bradford-on-Avon Town Bridge in Bradford-on-Avon with the river level right up to the parapet and a large tree trunk which has been swept down the river and is jammed against the bridgeBradford-on-Avon

Damaging floods: Storm Bert swept through Wiltshire this week, bringing more than 80% of November's average monthly rainfall in less than 48 hours. Residents in Melksham, Chippenham and Bradford-on-Avon were among many communities faced with an extensive clean-up after the River Avon burst its banks.

Staff inside a flooded carpet store, wearing wellies and carrying furniture

Helping hands: Staff at carpet retailers Dible and Roy in Bradford-on-Avon had a long night ahead of them on Monday after the floods hit.

Getty Images, Gary Chalker A Little Egret wading in marshy low-lying water. It has white feathers and a long straight beakGetty Images, Gary Chalker

Not all bad: This Little Egret was spotted enjoying the floodwaters in Swindon, Wiltshire, on Tuesday.

Council workmen in hi-vis jackets planting dozens of trees and shrubs on the Bus Boulevard with offices and a road in the background

New shoots: Dozens of trees and shrubs have been planted in Swindon this week as the Bus Boulevard scheme continues. The £33m work aims to give the town a greener, prettier and more functional bus station and is set for completion in summer 2025, 12 months later than scheduled.

National Trust A four poster bed with lots of mattresses covered in bedding piled up on it with a step ladder to reach the top oneNational Trust

Fairytales: Young visitors to the National Trust's Mompesson House in Salisbury's Cathedral Close will be taken back in time for a "fairytale" Victorian-style Christmas.

Decorated rooms have themes including Cinderella's grand ball, the Snow Queen, and the Princess and the Pea.

National Trust One of the rooms in Mompesson House with a mother holding a baby and looking at an oversized book of fairytales laid out on a table with candles and a Christmas tree and decorations in the backgroundNational Trust
Longleat A large boat decoration, painted with a magical, oriental, feel and a dark backgroundLongleat

Light up the night: Finally, visitors to Longleat are in for a treat with magical decorations throughout the estate, taking people on a festive " journey through time".

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