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William and Kate celebrate wedding anniversary on Isle of Mull William and Kate celebrate wedding anniversary on Isle of Mull
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The Royal couple met market traders during their visit to TobermoryThe Royal couple met market traders during their visit to Tobermory
The Prince and Princess of Wales are spending their 14th wedding anniversary in Scotland on the Isle of Mull.The Prince and Princess of Wales are spending their 14th wedding anniversary in Scotland on the Isle of Mull.
William and Kate will tour the island over two days and visit community halls that their Royal Foundation is helping to refurbish.William and Kate will tour the island over two days and visit community halls that their Royal Foundation is helping to refurbish.
The couple, who married at Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011, will stay at a self-catering cottage on Mull following official engagements.The couple, who married at Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011, will stay at a self-catering cottage on Mull following official engagements.
William and Kate, known by their Scottish titles the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, met while studying at the University of St Andrews.William and Kate, known by their Scottish titles the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, met while studying at the University of St Andrews.
William and Kate will tour the island over the next two daysWilliam and Kate will tour the island over the next two days
This is the first time Kate has been on an overnight stay during an official engagement since her cancer treatment.This is the first time Kate has been on an overnight stay during an official engagement since her cancer treatment.
The couple were greeted by more than 200 cheering tourists and local residents who had lined the main street of Tobermory. The couple were greeted by more than 200 cheering tourists and local residents who had lined the main street of Tobermory, where popular BBC children's TV series Balamory was filmed.
The princess hasn't travelled too far from home in Windsor – so to come to Mull and Iona and spend some time here is significant.The princess hasn't travelled too far from home in Windsor – so to come to Mull and Iona and spend some time here is significant.
William and Kate greet crowds in TobermoryWilliam and Kate greet crowds in Tobermory
We're told by those who work with the couple that they had wanted to visit Mull for a long time.We're told by those who work with the couple that they had wanted to visit Mull for a long time.
It's not hard to see why – its natural beauty is on show everywhere.It's not hard to see why – its natural beauty is on show everywhere.
In recent months the princess, in particular, has spoken of how connecting with nature has given her strength.In recent months the princess, in particular, has spoken of how connecting with nature has given her strength.
She will get a chance to do that here during several engagements – from visiting a local croft to taking part in some outdoor learning with schoolchildren in an ancient woodland.She will get a chance to do that here during several engagements – from visiting a local croft to taking part in some outdoor learning with schoolchildren in an ancient woodland.
The couple visited the Aros Hall community hub which is receiving grants from the Royal Foundation to fund its refurbishmentThe couple visited the Aros Hall community hub which is receiving grants from the Royal Foundation to fund its refurbishment
The couple smell beeswax during a tour of an artisan marketThe couple smell beeswax during a tour of an artisan market
It is exactly 14 years since the couple got married in Westminster Abbey with thousands lining the street for their wedding procession up to Buckingham Palace.It is exactly 14 years since the couple got married in Westminster Abbey with thousands lining the street for their wedding procession up to Buckingham Palace.
The celebrations will be a bit less grand today.The celebrations will be a bit less grand today.
The prince and princess will spend their wedding anniversary night in a self-catering holiday cottage on Mull – a decision we're told they've made to support the tourism industry on the Scottish islands.The prince and princess will spend their wedding anniversary night in a self-catering holiday cottage on Mull – a decision we're told they've made to support the tourism industry on the Scottish islands.
Mull, on Scotland's west coast, is part of lands once ruled by the Lord of the Isles - one of a number of Scottish titles William inherited from his father when Charles became King.Mull, on Scotland's west coast, is part of lands once ruled by the Lord of the Isles - one of a number of Scottish titles William inherited from his father when Charles became King.
About 2000 people lined the streets to greet the Royal coupleAbout 2000 people lined the streets to greet the Royal couple
Cheering crowds greeted the princeCheering crowds greeted the prince
The visit began with a tour of Aros Hall, home to a community fridge which saves food from landfill, a charity shop and a children's indoor play area.The visit began with a tour of Aros Hall, home to a community fridge which saves food from landfill, a charity shop and a children's indoor play area.
Later they will visit the nearby harbour to chat to makers and creators at Tobermory Producers Market. Maggie Buchanan, an Aros hall committee member, wished William a happy anniversary and when she told him "it's nice you're spending it on Mull", he replied: "Yes, nice."
They will end their day by travelling to a combined croft and restaurant on the west coast of Mull, touring some of its 50 acres of land, seeing the Hebridean sheep farmed on site, and helping select garden produce for the menu. Wielding a nail gun, the future King and Queen helped build a kitchen cabinet to house a community fridge for donated food and helped to paint delicate flowers on a children's wall mural in the hall.
William and Kate will also spend time privately at Pennyghael Community Hall and on the island of Iona after taking the public ferry from Mull and meeting those who use and run the service. The prince and princess reminisced about their visit to the island when they were students at St Andrews University, telling volunteers and hall committee members how they visited Tobermory almost 25 years ago.
The couple had been friends before embarking on a romance.
William said: "It was 2003 when we were here. We had a lovely time here - it's wonderful."
He said that on their visit to Scotland, they were "trying to find out what challenges there are, what we can do to help".
Kate helped to construct a sign for a community pantryKate helped to construct a sign for a community pantry
Both William and Kate helped to paint delicate flowers on a children's wall mural
The Royal couple then visited the nearby harbour to chat to makers and creators at Tobermory Producers Market.
This was followed by a visit to a combined croft and restaurant on the west coast of Mull, where they were planning to tour some of its 50 acres of land, see the Hebridean sheep farmed on site, and help to select garden produce for the menu.
They are also set to help cook a meal for members of the local community, which will be served in the croft restaurant.
William and Kate will also spend time privately at Pennyghael Community Hall and on the island of Iona after taking the public ferry from Mull and meeting those who use and run the service.
The visit aims to highlight the importance of communities and protecting and championing the natural environment.The visit aims to highlight the importance of communities and protecting and championing the natural environment.
The Royal Foundation's Community Impact Programme is providing undisclosed grants for the renovation of facilities at Aros Hall in Tobermory, where popular BBC children's TV series Balamory was filmed. The Royal Foundation's Community Impact Programme is providing undisclosed grants for the renovation of facilities at Aros Hall.
Communal spaces will also be updated and roof repairs undertaken at Pennyghael Community Hall.Communal spaces will also be updated and roof repairs undertaken at Pennyghael Community Hall.
Interior designer Banjo Beale, presenter of the BBC's Designing The Hebrides programme and a Mull resident, will work with islanders to ensure community-owned centres in Mull's main town of Tobermory and the village of Pennyghael reflect the area's culture. Interior designer Banjo Beale, presenter of the BBC's Designing The Hebrides programme and a Mull resident, will work with islanders to ensure community-owned centres in Tobermory and the village of Pennyghael reflect the area's culture.
He said: "It's an absolute joy to be working with the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales to redesign and preserve these vital community spaces.He said: "It's an absolute joy to be working with the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales to redesign and preserve these vital community spaces.
"Together, we're not just restoring old walls - we're reimagining what's possible when community and creativity come together. I'm excited to breathe new life into beloved buildings and celebrate the island's warmth, resilience and quiet magic.""Together, we're not just restoring old walls - we're reimagining what's possible when community and creativity come together. I'm excited to breathe new life into beloved buildings and celebrate the island's warmth, resilience and quiet magic."