The Prince of Wales accepted an elaborate garden worth over £100,000 for his private home at Highgrove, it emerged last night.

The Guardian reports that the Islamic-style garden, which was awarded a silver medal at this year's Chelsea Flower Show, was donated by a Spanish tile manufacturer, Porcelanosa. In return, the company was permitted to hold a private party at Highgrove, attended by princes William and Harry and Camilla Parker Bowles.

A spokesman for Prince Charles said that the function was a "way to thank Porcelanosa" and added that the prince paid.