<p><br /> The Prince of Wales followed in the footsteps of David Bowie, Jay-Z and Bruce Springsteen as he graced the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival.<br /> </p><p><br /> Prince Charles received a rock-star's welcome as he toured 900-acre Worthy Farm, in Pilton, Somerset, with raucous revellers cheering and applauding his every move.<br /> </p><p><br /> And the royal visit prompted calls for a knighthood for festival founder Michael Eavis, who accompanied the Prince throughout the afternoon.<br /> </p><p><br /> Wearing a light jacket and trousers, and the tie of the Mercian Regiment, of which he is Colonel-in-Chief, the Prince managed to avoid the mud now synonymous with the festival, which was bathed in glorious sunshine.<br /> </p><p><br /> Festival-goers dressed in summer gear and weird and wonderful costumes shouted "We love you, Charles" as the Prince made his way round the field.<br /> </p><p><br /> Following behind, Mr Eavis said it was a typical Glastonbury welcome. "They're a classless society," he said. "The Prince seems to be really enjoying his visit."<br /> </p>
