Prince Charles steps into water to inspect flood situation in England

Waves crash over the harbour wall in Newhaven, southern England as large parts of Britain remain at risk of flooding as the country continues to be battered by strong winds and powerful waves. (AP Photo)

Britain's Prince Charles sits on a garden bench on a tractor towed trailer as he travels through the flood hit community of Muchleney, southwest England. (AP Photo)

A car stands in the floodwater at Burrowbridge, southwestern England. (AP Photo)

Prince waves as he travels through flood water after visiting the flood hit community of Muchleney. (AP Photo)

There are around 270 low level flood alerts and 179 medium risk warnings in place across Wales and central and southern England. (AP Photo)

Prince Charles disembarks from his transport as he tours the flood hit area to meet with local residents, farmers and emergency services personnel who have been affected by the recent flooding on the Somerset Levels, near Muchleney, southwest England. (AP Photo)