The Prince of Wales visited the National Trust on Thursday, the second day of his trip to Northern Ireland.
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Charles met staff and volunteers at Mount Stewart, Co Down, and enjoyed a tour of the unique and extensive gardens. He also planted a Japanese Katsura tree to commemorate the occasion.
The Trust's Spade Maker, Colin Dawson, assisted with the planting. The spade used was made at Patterson's Spade Mill in Templepatrick, Co Antrim.
After sampling local lavender-flavoured ice cream, the Prince viewed the 18th century house, including portraits, sculptures and memorabilia.
The paintings included the Hambletonian Rubbing Down by 18th century artist George Stubbs.
Charles was welcomed by National Trust regional chairman Roy Bailie at a reception with around 80 guests. He accepted a gift of a handcrafted wooden bowl made from Mount Stewart yew.
He also visited award-winning Barnwell Farm in the Ards Peninsula, Co Down.
Farm owner Michael Calvert beat national competition to win the 2009 National Nature of Farming award for his management of the Greyabbey farm which can trace its heritage back more than 200 years.
The Prince toured the farmland, taking a special interest in the rough grass margins habitat and restored coppiced hedge.
Charles spoke to a local hedge-laying expert and representatives of the National Hedge Laying Association of Ireland and discussed a small display of traditional and modern hedging tools.
At a separate meeting, he talked with the RSPB about the importance of providing habitats for declining bird populations.
Charles later visited Belfast City Hall to view the stunning results of the building's £11m refurbishment.
He was welcomed to the city landmark by Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Naomi Long, alongside Dame Mary Peters in her role as Lord Lieutenant and Chief Executive of Belfast City Council, Peter McNaney.
The Lord Mayor said: "We brought together a wide range of people from both the private and public sector as well as representatives of communities from all parts of the city for this special visit today.
"Our aim is to show all that is good about our 'new Belfast' - a city with a shared future, a vibrant city full of opportunity, inspiring enterprise, creativity and change," she added.
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