The Prince and Princess of Wales are carrying out a second day of engagements on the Isle of Mull after spending yesterday, the 14th wedding anniversary, on the Scottish island
The Prince and Princess of Wales have kicked off a second day of engagements on the Isle of Mull – after spending the night of their wedding anniversary in a self-catering cottage. Today, the pair, who dressed casually in jeans, are spending a second day on the island with schoolchildren taking part in an outdoor learning session with the rangers in Ardura Community Forest.
Ardura is an Atlantic rainforest and one of Scotland’s most precious habitats which has been central to the way of life of generations of Mull families. The couple are joining Ardura Acorns, an early-years outdoor learning play group that takes the children on nature trails, den building and animal tracking.
The visit aims to highlight the importance of protecting and championing the natural environment. Afterwards the couple will spend private time on Iona after taking the public ferry from Mull.
William and Kate celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary on Mull yesterday and released a romantic image on their social media accounts to mark the moment. The pair were pictured with their arms around each other facing out to sea on the shoreline.
The picture was posted on the couple’s official social media accounts with a heart emoji and signed with their initials. It said: “Wonderful to be back on the Isle of Mull. Thank you to everyone for such a warm welcome W & C.”
Yesterday, the royal couple were cheered when they arrived on the island for the two-day visit where they showed off their creative and DIY skills by helping to renovate Aros Hall, a community-owned space in the picturesque coastal town of Tobermory.
Kate debuted a new hair colouring with her balayage look – chestnut-coloured locks with highlights – and was dressed in a tweed jacket, jeans and hiking boots, with William sporting a similar smart casual look.
During the visit, Kate also revealed she has taken up beekeeping and received a chainsaw for Christmas as she immersed herself in nature to recover from cancer. Kate, who has previously told how nature became her family’s ‘sanctuary’ after her diagnosis and during chemotherapy last year, told a local beekeeper how she was “desperate for any tips” for her new hobby.
The prince and princess also spoke about their three children, their love of soft play, and how Kate visited the Waitrose cafe with baby Prince George for lack of any local mother and baby groups to take him to then.
The couple also went on a meet-and-greet, chatting to dozens of well-wishers and ended their visit to Tobermory by visiting a craft and food market run by Aros Hall and sampled cheese and spirits made by Isle of Mull Cheese.
Later, they ended their day cooking a meal of locally sourced produce for residents and schoolchildren at a croft on the west coast of Mull before heading to their self-catering accommodation for the night.
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