Take a look at some of the best pictures from HRH Prince Edward's, Duke of Edinburgh, royal visit to Harry Specters Chocolate Factory for the Ely social enterprise's tenth birthday.

Ely Standard: Prince Edward was shown around the whole factory and shared lots of jokes, intrigue and laughter with the staff and attendees.Prince Edward was shown around the whole factory and shared lots of jokes, intrigue and laughter with the staff and attendees. (Image: Newsquest)

Prince Edward arrived and met with the co-founders, Mona and Shaz Shah, on April 12 for a tour of the chocolate factory and to learn more about how the enterprise is helping to improve the lives of autistic people.

Ely Standard: Harry Specters prides itself on being a very family-orientated business. From L to R: co-founders Shaz and Mona Shah, and daughter and son-in-law of founders Mina and Andrew Skinner-Shah, who both also work in the business.Harry Specters prides itself on being a very family-orientated business. From L to R: co-founders Shaz and Mona Shah, and daughter and son-in-law of founders Mina and Andrew Skinner-Shah, who both also work in the business. (Image: Newsquest)

Since Harry Spectors was founded in November 2012, it has helped more than 300 autistic people and 155 carers or parents with employment and work experience opportunities.

HRH Prince Edward sat with the Pakistani-born founders and learned more about their journey to the UK, the work they do for the community and their famous chocolate, commenting: "It's so nice to hear a good story."

Ely Standard: Prince Edward sat with the directors and founders to hear all about the work the enterprise does, providing almost 30,000 employment hours and more than 1,800 work experience hours for young autistic people.Prince Edward sat with the directors and founders to hear all about the work the enterprise does, providing almost 30,000 employment hours and more than 1,800 work experience hours for young autistic people. (Image: Newsquest)

Ely Standard: Prince Edward was shown how the chocolate was made and even lent a hand at making his own, sprinkling caramel fudge and other toppings onto his creation.Prince Edward was shown how the chocolate was made and even lent a hand at making his own, sprinkling caramel fudge and other toppings onto his creation. (Image: Newsquest)

The Duke of Edinburgh was then given a tour around Harry Spectors, the name of the enterprise inspired by Mona and Shaz's autistic son Ash, ready to get stuck into some treats.

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Ely Standard: A wide range of Harry Specters' award-winning chocolates was on display for Prince Edward, civic dignitaries, and other attendees to try.A wide range of Harry Specters' award-winning chocolates was on display for Prince Edward, civic dignitaries, and other attendees to try. (Image: Newsquest)

Ely Standard: HRH Prince Edward had a mango and raspberry chocolate, and when asked for his favourite, he joked: It could take me a long time find that one out! HRH Prince Edward had a mango and raspberry chocolate, and when asked for his favourite, he joked: It could take me a long time find that one out! (Image: Newsquest)

Before Prince Edward unveiled a plaque commemorating his visit and the enterprise's tenth anniversary, he had a go at making his own chocolate and having a taste for himself.

Ely Standard: HRH Prince Edward unveiled a plaque commemorating his visit and the tenth birthday in front of a small rapturous crowd.HRH Prince Edward unveiled a plaque commemorating his visit and the tenth birthday in front of a small rapturous crowd. (Image: Newsquest)

Ely Standard: A close-up of the plaque unveiled at the chocolate factory.A close-up of the plaque unveiled at the chocolate factory. (Image: Newsquest)

After the unveiling, Prince Edward thanked everyone for the warm invitation and wished the staff and founders the very best in the future before heading to the Viva Theatre in Soham.