Prince and Princess of Wales take to the ice as they meet Winter Olympics heroes – and visit the iconic Kelpies on day of engagements in Scotland
The Prince and Princess of Wales took to the ice today on the joint day of their royal engagement after visiting the world’s largest horse statues.
Prince William and Catherine, as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay are called, visited Scotland, making their first stop at The Kelpies in Falkirk.
The couple posed for a formal photo in front of the striking 30-metre-tall horse head sculptures, which were built from steel in 2013 and unveiled a year later.
William and Catherine later joined the British Olympic and Paralympic curling teams in Stirling ahead of the winter games and even tried their hand at the sport.
This was one of a series of events designed to highlight Scottish heritage traditions and how these traditions ‘continue to bind communities and inspire new generations’.
The Princess of Wales will try curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
A royal fan poses for a photo with Catherine outside the National Curling Academy in Stirling
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Kelpies in Falkirk during their trip to Scotland today
The Princess of Wales will try curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Prince and Princess of Wales meet royal fans during their trip to Stirling today
The Princess of Wales will try curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Kelpies in Falkirk during their trip to Scotland today
The Prince and Princess of Wales meet royal fans during their trip to Stirling today
The Prince of Wales will try curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales meets royal fans during her trip to Stirling and Falkirk today
The Princess of Wales will try curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
A royal fan poses for a photo with Catherine outside the National Curling Academy in Stirling
The Prince and Princess meet today with Team GB and Paralympic GB curling teams
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Prince and Princess of Wales meet royal fans during their trip to Stirling today
The Prince of Wales will try curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales laughs during her visit to the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Prince of Wales will try curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales meets royal fans during her trip to Stirling and Falkirk today
The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, is in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales will try curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
A royal fan poses for a photo with Catherine outside the National Curling Academy in Stirling
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
His Royal Highness took up his official duties at the Stirling National Curling Academy today.
Curling originated in Scotland 500 years ago and is one of the UK’s most successful winter sports; He brought a total of eight medals to Team Great Britain and the Great Britain Paralympic Games.
The Prince and Princess met with athletes from the men’s, women’s and wheelchair teams who will go to the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games to be held in Milan-Cortina in a few weeks.
William and Catherine, who are famous for their rivalry as a couple, will also have the chance to try curling themselves.
They will receive help from Olympic gold medalist Jen Dodds and men’s World Champion captain Bruce Mouat, who will represent Team GB in mixed doubles curling this year.
The next stop of the day will be Radical Weavers, a tartan weaving studio and independent charity in Stirling.
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales is all smiles as she visits the National Curling Academy today
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, is in Stirling today
The Prince of Wales is coming to visit the National Curling Academy in Stirling this afternoon
The Princess of Wales is all smiles as she visits the National Curling Academy today
The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, is in Stirling today
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, is in Stirling today
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, is in Stirling today
The organization was founded in 2019 and aims to help combat social isolation and support people affected by trauma and loss by offering the chance to learn traditional Scottish tartan weaving skills in a safe and welcoming environment.
The couple will meet Radical Weavers’ founding director Mairi Breslin to learn about the heritage of Scottish tartan weaving.
It will also be explained how tartan weaving can be a therapeutic experience and help people who have experienced trauma gain self-confidence.
The Prince and Princess will be offered the opportunity to participate in tartan weaving with others in the studio; this includes weaving a small piece of Radical Weavers’ latest project, which created the world’s longest tartan scarf.
The last meetings of the day are subject to an embargo for security reasons, but they promise to be equally lively.
