The Royal Cornwall Show is set to return, and will once again host a wide range activities designed to entertain people of all ages.

Held on June 8 - 10, this year's show is set to be bigger and better than ever.

Activities include a motorcycle display team, an eagle show, a display by the RAF Falcons and the Grand Parade of cattle, sheep and goats.

The show will even host HRH the Early of Wessex, who will be making his second visit to the show.

The visit will take place on the second day, June 9, and it is hoped that the visit programme will include as many of the show's key elements as possible.

The Earl of Wessex, born in 1964, is the youngest child of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

He is a full-time working member of the Royal Family and supports Her Majesty in her official duties as well as undertaking public engagements for a large number of his own charities.

The Earl’s work has a particular focus on the development of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, from which he has taken over many responsibilities from his father.

Royal Cornwall Show secretary, Christopher Riddle, said the show would no doubt give His Royal Highness another memorable day and a warm Cornish welcome.

“We are very pleased that the Earl of Wessex will be coming to the show.

"I am sure he’ll enjoy touring our showcase of the best that Cornwall and the region has to offer, and in particular, our local agriculture and food industry.

“It is with great pride that the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association receives such frequent and interested support from the whole Royal Family, with of course HRH The Prince of Wales as our patron.”

The Cornwall Festival of Dance, a well-attended part of the show, will this year be organised by Jason Thomas, who is one of Cornwall's best known dance teachers.

He takes over the reins from Paul White & Sally Hamlyn who were instrumental in setting the dance festival up in 2003.

The first year the feature ran just on the show’s final day but the following year expanded to all three days.

Jason has a long, successful dance career which began when he started at the age of nine at the Cornwall High School of Dancing in Camborne, run by Madam Norman.

A career performing throughout the world followed his studies, with performances in London's West End and in Europe and Asia, as well as appearing in productions on cruise ships.

Jason said: "We are extremely honoured to have been asked to host the Cornwall Festival of Dance.

"We have an exciting programme that celebrates the unique diversity of dance in Cornwall.”

Music will also play a huge part in the show, with performances from Oll an Gwella, The Cornish Wurzells, Professor Goodvibes, and Turquoise Zebra.

The Grand Parade of cattle, sheep and goats is set to be bursting at the seems, as there have been record entries for this year.

The sheep section saw a total of 1,401 entries this year, which is over 100 more than the previous record set in 2016.

A total of 39 sheep breeds will be represented among the various classes in the section this year, with a further seven featuring in the rare breed sheep classes.

The pig section also enjoyed a significant surge in numbers with 261 entries received.

The Berkshire, British Lop, British Saddleback, Large Black and Tamworth breeds all registered large increases in support this year and more than double the number of young handlers have entered compared to last year.

Show secretary Christopher Riddle said: “New records set in two of the livestock sections at the show this year and strong support across the board is a very positive sign.

"We look forward to welcoming exhibitors from far and wide to Cornwall in June.

“The sheep, fleece, pig and cattle sections are part of the show’s agricultural roots and we’re proud to continue to provide a thriving showcase for the very best the industry has to offer.”