Prince Charles closes organic Veg Shed shop in Tetbury

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The Prince of Wales at the Highgrove shop in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
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The produce came from Highgrove, Prince Charles' Gloucestershire home

The Prince of Wales has closed his organic fruit and vegetable store due to falling trade and the rising costs of produce.

The Veg Shed opened eight years ago to sell produce from the Duchy Home Farm at his Gloucestershire home, Highgrove.

The store in Tetbury sold organic fruit and vegetables, as well as meat from his "ecologically raised" cattle.

Prince Charles decided to close after admitting it was no longer financially viable.

"The Veg Shed has closed in response to consumer trends and a preference for shopping remotely," a spokeswoman for Clarence House said.

She added it would be continuing the Veg Box Scheme - an online delivery service which started last summer.

The store became known for selling edible but oddly shaped organic produce that would normally be rejected by supermarkets.

A statement on The Veg Shed website added: "This has been a difficult decision for us to take, and we would like to apologise for the inconvenience this will cause and would like to thank all our customers for their valued support and custom."

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