Prince Charles plans to open a pop-up restaurant in a flood-hit village to help locals in their continued efforts to get back on their feet.
The Duke of Rothesay has already been the driving force in reopening a caravan park in devastated Ballater on Royal Deeside.
The burgh in Aberdeenshire was devastated by flooding caused by Storm Frank at the beginning of the year.
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People were forced to evacuate the village as more than 300 homes and 60 businesses were wrecked.
Prince Charles launched an appeal to help residents of the village after witnessing the devastation caused by the nearby River Dee bursting its banks.
And he now plans to open a pop-up restaurant in one of the village's empty stores and possibly sell products from his own Highgrove brand.
Robert Lovie, spokesman for the Duke of Rothesay's Deeside flood appeal, said: "Ballater is so close to his heart that he wanted to help.
"He put a chunk of money in the pot and myself and others encouraged locals to put money in the fund as well.
"The restaurant would be set up temporarily until other things in Ballater, such as the station and other businesses, get back on their feet.
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"We thought it was a nice thing we could achieve quite quickly, like the caravan park, to keep the local community going.
"There were two things he wanted to do very quickly to make an impact, it is a great part of where he lives in Deeside.
"The first thing we thought we would do very quickly was at the caravan park and he generated that whole revamp."
Mr Lovie - who annually sings "God Save the Queen" before the Royal Family at the Braemar Gathering - said the restaurant could open later this year.
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He added: "We are just waiting for Aberdeenshire Council to confirm the planning and hopefully we can start getting the work done inside.
"There may be a small Highgrove shop as well."
The Prince's plan has received support among Ballater's residents.
Jim Anderson, vice-chairman of Ballater Community Council, said: "This is the first I have heard of it, but that is definitely a positive thing for the village.
"The village is popular, not just because of its location, but because of the royals, and something like this will definitely draw tourists.
"This could help regenerate the village, which is what this year is all about."
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