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William and Kate join children on island nature trail in Mull | William and Kate join children on island nature trail in Mull |
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The Princess of Wales met local children and their families during a walk in Ardura Community Forest in Mull | The Princess of Wales met local children and their families during a walk in Ardura Community Forest in Mull |
The Prince and Princess of Wales are spending their second and final day on the Isle of Mull with children taking part in an outdoor learning session with forest rangers. | The Prince and Princess of Wales are spending their second and final day on the Isle of Mull with children taking part in an outdoor learning session with forest rangers. |
William and Catherine celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary on Tuesday as they began an official visit to the island off the west coast of Scotland. | William and Catherine celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary on Tuesday as they began an official visit to the island off the west coast of Scotland. |
Their final day of the mini-tour will focus on the natural world, which Catherine has previously described as her family's "sanctuary". | Their final day of the mini-tour will focus on the natural world, which Catherine has previously described as her family's "sanctuary". |
The couple have visited the Ardura Community Forest, which plays a vital role in protecting the biodiversity of the island. | |
The royal couple are on the second day of their visit to Mull | The royal couple are on the second day of their visit to Mull |
Catherine has said nature is her family's "sanctuary" | Catherine has said nature is her family's "sanctuary" |
Their Royal Foundation is funding the ranger service here – an injection of cash that will ensure its survival. | |
Under the canopy of trees alongside a stream, the royal couple met local families who bring their children to the forest for outdoor learning. | |
The princess proved a big draw for the nursery age children. | |
Four-year-old Rosie-Mae gripped the princess's hand tightly during the visit, guiding her through what forest schooling offers. She told the princess that she had a dream about her last night. | |
The visit included a nature trail in the forest | The visit included a nature trail in the forest |
Rosie's Mum, Sally Maccoll, knew her daughter was keen to be involved. | |
"She's obsessed with Princess Kate so as soon as Kate came walking down I felt her grab my arm and she was like - she's here, there's a real-life princess," she said. | |
"She dragged Kate around, down to the river and they threw some sticks in. I kept my distance and let her do her thing. She is a very confident young lady. It was really special, she'll remember it for a long time." | |
The royal couple were guided through the forest | The royal couple were guided through the forest |
The Royal Foundation's Community Impact Programme is providing funding for nature projects in Mull and Iona. | The Royal Foundation's Community Impact Programme is providing funding for nature projects in Mull and Iona. |
For the royal couple, but the princess in particular, this part of the visit has been especially meaningful. | |
Since her cancer treatment, she has spoken repeatedly about how being outdoors and engaging with nature helped her through a difficult year. | |
And wherever Prince William goes,it seems football makes an appearance. | |
One of the dads here wore an Aston Villa shirt – a surefire way to get the attention of William who is a committed Villa fan. | |
The visit aims to highlight the importance of protecting and championing the natural environment. | The visit aims to highlight the importance of protecting and championing the natural environment. |
Afterwards, William and Catherine will spend private time on Iona after taking the public ferry from Mull. | Afterwards, William and Catherine will spend private time on Iona after taking the public ferry from Mull. |
The royal couple shared this photo taken on the Isle of Mull on Tuesday to mark their wedding anniversary. | The royal couple shared this photo taken on the Isle of Mull on Tuesday to mark their wedding anniversary. |
The couple released a romantic image on their social media accounts on Tuesday evening to mark their 14th anniversary. | The couple released a romantic image on their social media accounts on Tuesday evening to mark their 14th anniversary. |
They were married at Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011, when tens of thousands of people lining the streets for their wedding procession to Buckingham Palace. | They were married at Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011, when tens of thousands of people lining the streets for their wedding procession to Buckingham Palace. |
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, as they are officially known when in Scotland, met while studying at the University of St Andrews. | The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, as they are officially known when in Scotland, met while studying at the University of St Andrews. |
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