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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Prince William and Princess Sophie wow crowds as they team up for rare Royal double act
PRINCE William and his aunt Sophie teamed up yesterday in a rare royal double act. They toasted each other with gin during a joint engagement at the Royal Cornwall Show — and she proved to be a tonic by helping out with the heir to the throne's duties. 4 4 4 The Duke of Cornwall and Duchess of Edinburgh were met with cheering crowds yesterday. When he was offered a Rattler cider, Wills, 42, quipped: 'Everyone remembers their first Rattler. You don't remember your last.' He pretended to turn his nose up at the zero per cent alcohol option he was initially offered and asked for the proper stuff. At a gin stand, Wills joked he could 'see what today's going to be like' and also teased Sophie. They had been taken into a food and drinks tent, where Sophie was also seen happily chatting to a mother and baby about local produce. They went first to a chutney stand and then to the gin stall as William said: 'We've come from the chutneys straight into booze.' They were shown several gins before each were given one to try. He caught the Duchess going for another sip and joked to her: 'She said, 'You're not allowed to finish it'. You've got to watch her.' Sophie, 60, responded: 'He's learnt from the best.' Wills joked back: 'I've been caught out with whisky a few too many times. "I think I can do that and then, 'Oh no I couldn't'.' The pair were also given a traditional Cornish pasty by Ann's Pasties. They then moved to the Healeys Cyder Farm stand, where William said: 'Look at the Rattler selection. Ah, definitely I'm happy about that.' Head of hospitality Laura Clerehugh, 36, said: 'I was going to say, you've had a Rattler.' William responded: 'Everyone remembers where they were when they had their first Rattler, I can tell you that.' He then laughingly agreed that you don't remember your last. Wills then asked about the 'zero' on the bottle, and when told that it meant zero alcohol he put the cup down and said: 'Oh no, no, no. I need original. Someone bring out the big guns.' Sources said the day was a huge success. Sophie has been touted as the Royal Family's 'secret weapon' thanks to her unwavering support for the monarchy and dedication to charities. She was ranked the fourth hardest working royal of last year, having carried out 257 engagements. Her welcome contribution comes at a difficult time for the Royal Family. They were rocked last year when the King and the Princess of Wales were diagnosed with cancer. Charles continues to receive treatment, while Kate announced earlier this year that she was in remission. The King had a blast yesterday as he fired an artillery piece on a visit to the Royal Regiment of Artillery at Larkhill, Wiltshire. 4
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Interactive town-wide challenge launches in Helston: are you up for The Quest?
Helston's Spring Thing has announced its full line-up for the "first-of-its-kind" community event. The Spring Thing, which will take place from Friday, March 21, to Sunday, March 23, will feature a range of activities to welcome spring. The event's centrepiece is The Quest, an interactive, town-wide challenge that, as stated on the organisers' website, requires participants to solve riddles and uncover hidden stories around Helston. This adventure was devised by a panel of 'Helston experts'. On the Friday, people can enjoy a Jazz Jam in the Garden featuring young and experienced musicians from Cornwall. Also scheduled for the first day is a Twilight Harp Meditation session guided by Alice Wonder, a musician known for blending live string music with spoken word. The Saturday will see various workshops, including a pasty-making session led by Ann Muller, founder of Ann's Pasties. This workshop invites participants to get hands-on experience at The Guildhall. Meanwhile, the community plant swap at the Band Room offers participants a chance to propagate Helston's Flora Day flower. For art enthusiasts, there are activities at the Clay Trap, where ceramic artists Finn Leaman and Rosa Lily James will conduct a Clay Spring Thing Workshop. The Clay Spring Thing Workshop. (Image: supplied) The town's Museum of Cornish Life will also host a traditional craft corn dolly-making session. Spring Tide Wheels & Seaweed Pressing and a Shadow Puppet Workshop & Play, among other activities, will also take place on the Saturday. An all-female Morris dancing group, Kernow, will present a special performance near the Grylls Monument. Meanwhile, the Blue Anchor Inn will host Helston's first skittles tournament, accompanied by local folk music. The Sunday will feature more workshops such as Pegrum's Pasta Masterclass at 42 The Living Room and an archaeology workshop at the Museum of Cornish Life. The event will offer a Pegrum's Pasta Masterclass. (Image: supplied) Trevow, Helston's Old Chapel, will host the Discovering 42 Fresh Eyes Workshop, while those inclined towards literature can join a poetry walk with artist Ben Sanderson. Lastly, a two-hour guided walk through the Cober Valley, dubbed the Coose & Cober Walk, will also be part of Sunday's festivities. The Helston Spring Thing is free and open to all. However, owing to limited space for certain events, attendees are encouraged to book early on the festival's website The event, supported by funds from Cornwall Council's Town Delivery Fund, is being run by the Helston Place Shaping Board. Spring Thing can also be followed on Instagram and Facebook for updates. The event offers residents a chance to indulge in various activities while celebrating the arrival of spring in the town.
