Later the prince attended a gala dinner at Cardiff Castle with the tournament's European and US teams.

BBC: Prince Charles in visit to 2010 Ryder Cup

Ministers from around Britain and Ireland have been discussing the economy at a meeting in Cardiff Castle.

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His father, John, was a woodcarver to the third Marquis of Bute and William assisted him with carvings at Cardiff Castle.

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In the evening he attended an official dinner at Cardiff Castle where he met all 24 golfers competing in the international tournament.

BBC: Prince Charles in visit to 2010 Ryder Cup

He extended the mansion and developed it over the years, including a tower based on that designed by William Burges at Cardiff Castle.

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Thousands of wooden crosses carrying poppies and tributes to Wales' fallen heroes have been planted in a field of remembrance at Cardiff Castle.

BBC: Field of remembrance opened in Cardiff Castle

We are also investigating the events which have led to the current situation regarding the advertising of and bookings taken for parties at Cardiff Castle.

BBC: Cardiff Castle

When Stereophonics played Cardiff Castle in 1998, their arrival was timed to the sunset, but television schedules and an untimely cloud cover denied Calzaghe his moment of drama in the dusk.

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The spokesman said no events advertised by the Party People were planned to be held at Cardiff Castle and the council advised anyone to exercise caution before booking or trying to book events.

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