Video: Prince Charles turns royal barman as he pulls a pint in a pub The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall tried their hands at pulling pints today as they chatted to regulars at The Bell pub in Purleigh in Essex. The visit to the pub, which dates back to the 14th century, was part of a day-long trip around Essex with visits to the High House Production Park in Purfleet and the Palace Theatre in Westcliff-on-Sea. The royal couple toured High House Production Park where students from South Essex College, where they watched teenagers learning how to light a music performance and make sure the sound levels were right. Later today they will finish their tour at the Palace Theatre in Westcliff-on-Sea to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare.