Prince Charles drinks a pint The Prince of Wales has enjoyed a mid-morning pint, as he helped mark the tenth anniversary of the Hawkshead Brewery in Cumbria. Charles pulled a pint of Windermere Pale from behind the bar, giving it the Royal seal of approval as he described it as "hoppy" and "tasty." The Prince also unveiled a plaque to commemorate the firm's anniversary and was presented with a selection of bottled ales. The firm is among 40 located on a "green" business park in the South Lakeland village of Staveley. Locals braved the rain to give Charles a warm welcome, and among the well-wishers were children from Staveley Primary School, who gave him a history book which marked 250 years of the school.