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STV News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Ruby Wax jokes William and Kate disturbed her silent retreat on Scottish island
Comic Ruby Wax joked about the Prince and Princess of Wales interrupting her silent retreat when she unexpectedly met them on a remote Scottish island. William and Kate chatted to the celebrity as they ended their two-day visit to the Scottish isles by making a private trip to Iona, famed for being the cradle of Christianity in Scotland. Wax, who has a career as a mental health campaigner alongside her comedy work, was pictured with the royals and said later: 'I think it's funny because I'm on a retreat here and I thought 'why are they interrupting my silent retreat' – you know what I mean?' PA Media Ruby Wax met the royal couple during their private visit to Iona. But she suggested the meeting was worthwhile 'you could break the silent retreat for this'. Wax was a friend of Diana, Princess of Wales and had praise for her son William: 'I didn't realise (he) was so good-looking, he looks like his mother'. The couple spent more than two hours on Iona with Kate photographed in the gift shop and the couple seen walking past Iona Abbey and walking off the public ferry. When they boarded the vessel for the short journey to Iona the couple spoke about the 'fantastic' time they had on the Isle of Mull where they had spent much of their two-day visit and celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary. PA Media William and Kate speak to a child from the Ardura Acorns group during a visit to the Ardura Community Forest. Earlier, Kate was said to have been in her element when she spent time with an early-years outdoor play group learning about nature in the Ardura Community Forest on Mull. The princess, who was joined by her husband, has made highlighting the development of children a central element of her public work and nature has played an important role while she was being treated for cancer. With the youngsters aged up to five running around, she reportedly spoke of the value of them getting 'outdoors as much as they can'. William told one father about the importance of communities: 'That's what we've lost, the ability to come together and know your neighbour,' and he went on to say: 'You can get lost in the cities.' Kate crouched down to speak to some of the children learning about their environment through simple tasks such as gathering flowers, and she later played with the youngsters by the neighbouring River Lussa, as they threw sticks into the water. Jan Dunlop from the Mull and Iona Ranger Service hosted much of the visit, and she said later about the couple: 'I think they loved it, I think they really did. 'Catherine would have stayed all day and you could see when she got to the water, that was it.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Western Telegraph
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Comic Ruby Wax jokes William and Kate disturbed her silent retreat on Iona
William and Kate chatted to the celebrity as they ended their two-day visit to the Scottish isles by making a private trip to Iona, famed for being the cradle of Christianity in Scotland. Wax, who has a career as a mental health campaigner alongside her comedy work, was pictured with the royals and said later: 'I think it's funny because I'm on a retreat here and I thought 'why are they interrupting my silent retreat' – you know what I mean?' But she suggested the meeting was worthwhile 'you could break the silent retreat for this'. Ruby Wax met the royal couple during their private visit to Iona (Ian West/PA) Wax was a friend of Diana, Princess of Wales and had praise for her son William: 'I didn't realise (he) was so good-looking, he looks like his mother'. The couple spent more than two hours on Iona with Kate photographed in the gift shop and the couple seen walking past Iona Abbey and walking off the public ferry. When they boarded the vessel for the short journey to Iona the couple spoke about the 'fantastic' time they had on the Isle of Mull where they had spent much of their two-day visit and celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary. Earlier, Kate was said to have been in her element when she spent time with an early-years outdoor play group learning about nature in the Ardura Community Forest on Mull. The princess, who was joined by her husband, has made highlighting the development of children a central element of her public work and nature has played an important role while she was being treated for cancer. With the youngsters aged up to five running around, she reportedly spoke of the value of them getting 'outdoors as much as they can'. William and Kate speak to a child from the Ardura Acorns group during a visit to the Ardura Community Forest (Oli Scarff/PA) William told one father about the importance of communities: 'That's what we've lost, the ability to come together and know your neighbour,' and he went on to say: 'You can get lost in the cities.' Kate crouched down to speak to some of the children learning about their environment through simple tasks such as gathering flowers, and she later played with the youngsters by the neighbouring River Lussa, as they threw sticks into the water. Jan Dunlop from the Mull and Iona Ranger Service hosted much of the visit, and she said later about the couple: 'I think they loved it, I think they really did. 'Catherine would have stayed all day and you could see when she got to the water, that was it.'
Sky News
30-04-2025
- Sky News
William and Kate meet children in ancient forest during Isle of Mull visit
The Prince and Princess of Wales have visited an ancient forest alongside children and their parents to celebrate the environment. William and Kate spent the second and final day of their Isle of Mull trip with children and their parents in the Ardura Community Forest to participate in an outdoor learning session. The forest is an ancient oak wood and part of the Atlantic rainforest which is home to a rich and diverse array of birds, mammals and plants, according to its website. The royal couple joined the youngsters in activities to learn about the work rangers do to protect one of Scotland's most precious natural habitats. The schoolchildren who met the royals were part of an outdoor learning play group called Ardura Acorns, which introduces members to nature trails, den building and animal tracking. Their visit coincides with the announcement of royal funding to safeguard two nature warden roles on Mull and neighbouring Iona, which have been essential for helping to preserve the way of life of remote communities on the isles. William and Kate celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary on Tuesday and marked the occasion by releasing a romantic picture taken in the Inner Hebrides. "Wonderful to be back on the Isle of Mull. Thank you to everyone for such a warm welcome," the royals captioned the image, shared via their official X account. The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to take the ferry to Iona following their Isle of Mull visit to spend private time together. Mull is part of lands once ruled by the Lord of the Isles, one of a number of Scottish titles William inherited from his father Charles when he became King.
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kate Middleton and William continue Scottish island tour after spending night in cosy cottage
The Prince and Princess of Wales have kicked off a second day of engagements on the Isle of Mull - after spending the night of their wedding anniversary in a self-catering cottage. Today, the pair, who dressed casually in jeans, are spending a second day on the island with schoolchildren taking part in an outdoor learning session with the rangers in Ardura Community Forest. Ardura is an Atlantic rainforest and one of Scotland 's most precious habitats which has been central to the way of life of generations of Mull families. The couple are joining Ardura Acorns, an early-years outdoor learning play group that takes the children on nature trails, den building and animal tracking. The visit aims to highlight the importance of protecting and championing the natural environment. Afterwards the couple will spend private time on Iona after taking the public ferry from Mull. William and Kate celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary on Mull yesterday and released a romantic image on their social media accounts to mark the moment. The pair were pictured with their arms around each other facing out to sea on the shoreline. The picture was posted on the couple's official social media accounts with a heart emoji and signed with their initials. It said: 'Wonderful to be back on the Isle of Mull. Thank you to everyone for such a warm welcome W & C.' Yesterday, the royal couple were cheered when they arrived on the island for the two-day visit where they showed off their creative and DIY skills by helping to renovate Aros Hall, a community-owned space in the picturesque coastal town of Tobermory. Kate debuted a new hair colouring with her balayage look – chestnut-coloured locks with highlights – and was dressed in a tweed jacket, jeans and hiking boots, with William sporting a similar smart casual look. During the visit, Kate also revealed she has taken up beekeeping and received a chainsaw for Christmas as she immersed herself in nature to recover from cancer. Kate, who has previously told how nature became her family's 'sanctuary' after her diagnosis and during chemotherapy last year, told a local beekeeper how she was "desperate for any tips" for her new hobby. The prince and princess also spoke about their three children, their love of soft play, and how Kate visited the Waitrose cafe with baby Prince George for lack of any local mother and baby groups to take him to then. The couple also went on a meet-and-greet, chatting to dozens of well-wishers and ended their visit to Tobermory by visiting a craft and food market run by Aros Hall and sampled cheese and spirits made by Isle of Mull Cheese. Later, they ended their day cooking a meal of locally sourced produce for residents and schoolchildren at a croft on the west coast of Mull before heading to their self-catering accommodation for the night.
Powys County Times
30-04-2025
- Powys County Times
William and Kate to visit rangers teaching children on the Isle of Mull
The Prince and Princess of Wales will learn about the work of rangers on the Isle of Mull as royal funding was announced to safeguard two nature warden roles. William and Kate will spend their second and final day on Mull with schoolchildren taking part in an outdoor learning session with the rangers in Ardura Community Forest. Grants provided by William's conservation umbrella group United For Wildlife's Nature Protectors initiative aim to ensure the protection and continuation of two ranger roles working on Mull and the neighbouring island of Iona. Ardura is an Atlantic rainforest and one of Scotland's most precious habitats which has been central to the way of life of generations of Mull families. The couple will join Ardura Acorns, an early-years outdoor learning play group that takes the children on nature trails, den building and animal tracking. The visit aims to highlight the importance of protecting and championing the natural environment, and afterwards the couple will spend private time on Iona after taking the public ferry from Mull. Wonderful to be back on the Isle of Mull. Thank you to everyone for such a warm welcome ❤️ W & C — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 29, 2025 William and Kate celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary on Mull on Tuesday and released a romantic image on their social media accounts to mark the moment.
