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The Prince and Princess of Wales, also titled Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, have made their first joint official visit to the county since taking up their new roles.
William, 40, and Kate, 41, visited the port city of Falmouth on Thursday to learn about the area’s maritime heritage at the Cornish National Maritime Museum before visiting a local community centre.
Looking effortlessly chic, mother-of-three Kate rocked a chestnut brown Hobbs coat that first debuted in 2012, teamed with matching knee-high boots and a red ensemble underneath. William looked stylish in a navy blazer and matching jumper.
In November, William made his first official visit to Cornwall since assuming the Duke title, meeting staff, volunteers and youth at Newquay Orchard, which offers environmental education, job training and community events.
William became the heir apparent, and known as the Prince of Wales, after the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and his father Charles’ accession to the throne.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, also titled Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, have made their first joint official visit to the county since taking up their new roles.
He also inherited the title of Duke of Cornwall and is now the Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge. Kate is now known as the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge.
The museum is located on Discovery Quay and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, having been established in 2003.
It has fifteen galleries, a boat building workshop and interactive exhibits, making it a popular destination for families and tourists in Cornwall and beyond.
During their visit, the Duke and Duchess will first spend time in the museum’s workshop, where they will meet the local people working on the renovation of the Kiwi, a fourteen-foot sailing dinghy that was presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh as a wedding gift from the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Kate and William will also hear from a group of young people taking part in the ‘Young and Talented Cornwall’ programme, which provides financial support to help young people across Cornwall reach their potential, regardless of financial means or background.
In total, the fund has given almost £350,000 to some 275 people over the last ten years, supporting future Olympic medal winners, international rugby players and musicians now playing in major orchestras, among others.
Finally, the Duke and Duchess will watch students from a local school take part in a model boat race before leaving the museum.
Yesterday, the Princess of Wales visited a university in Derby along with Captain Preet Chandi MBE to celebrate the return of the Army officer from her solo Antarctic expedition.
Kate was a patron of Captain Chandi’s expedition, where she broke the world record for the furthest solo unsupported polar ski expedition in history after covering 922 miles in 70 days and 16 hours.
Looking effortlessly chic, mother-of-three Kate rocked a chestnut brown Hobbs coat that first debuted in 2012 for the outlet, teamed with matching knee-high boots.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall visit the Cornwall National Maritime Museum, Falmouth, Cornwall
William, 40, and Kate, 41, visited the port city of Falmouth on Thursday to learn about the area’s maritime heritage at the Cornish National Maritime Museum before visiting a local community centre.
In November, William made his first official visit to Cornwall since assuming the Duke title, meeting staff, volunteers and youth at Newquay Orchard, which offers environmental education, job training and community events.
Kate (pictured) is now known as the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge.
Looking typically elegant, the royal mother-of-three opted for a £69.99 white double breasted blazer from Zara for the engagement. Kate introduced a now-favorite red version of the jacket in 2020.
A visit to Landau Forte College in Captain Chandi’s hometown kicks off the Army officer’s UK-wide tour of schools, during which she will share her story with the next generation.
During the excursion, Captain Chandi, nicknamed ‘Polar Preet’, gave a speech to the students about their expedition and Kate joined her in presenting an award to Simrat Soggi, one of the winners of the national school of logo competition. officers.
The princess joined the students as they took part in some activities that bring the expedition to life and how Captain Chandi prepared for her, including some examples of how she trained and the types of food she ate.
Kate wore a red ensemble under her striking coat, cinched at the waist with a dainty brown belt.
During their visit, the Duke and Duchess will first spend time in the museum’s workshop, where they will meet the local people working on the renovation of the Kiwi, a fourteen-foot sailing dinghy that was presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh as a wedding gift from the Royal New Zealand Navy
Kate (pictured) and William will also hear from a group of young people taking part in the ‘Young and Talented Cornwall’ program which provides financial support to help young people across Cornwall reach their potential, regardless of financial means or background .
While at school, Kate attempted to pull two tires attached to a harness, weighing 44 lbs (20 kg) each, which Captain Chandi pulled along the roads of Derby during his three-year training period to simulate the weight of his sleigh.
Kate admitted: ‘I need to do a bit of training’ when trying to pull on the tyres.
Finally, Captain Chandi and Kate talked to a group of Year 11 and Year 13 students about building resilience and mental well-being in all aspects of life.
Speaking to the students, Kate said: ‘(Captain Chandi) has been such an inspiration to me and it’s been great to see his journey and what he’s been able to accomplish in the year that he’s been working towards this incredible milestone.
“I really hope that it inspires all of you to believe in yourself, to push your limits, and to really work on your own resilience because there are such strong messages out there that really help support your emotional and mental well-being.”