Prince William and Princess Kate marked their 13th wedding anniversary with a sentimental trip to the Isle of Mull, revisiting the picturesque Scottish island where their love first blossomed over two decades ago.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, who met while studying at the University of St Andrews, returned to Mull in a quiet, private visit that echoes their student days. Locals were delighted to spot the royal couple enjoying the scenic beauty and tranquil charm of the Inner Hebrides, with many recalling the pair’s early visits before their engagement in 2010.
The visit will start at Aros Hall, a vibrant community hub that includes a food-saving community fridge, a charity shop, and an indoor play area for children. Later in the day, the Prince and Princess of Wales will head to a unique croft-restaurant on Mull’s west coast, where they will explore part of its expansive 50-acre property.
The visit began at Aros Hall, a vibrant community hub that includes a food-saving community fridge, a charity shop, and an indoor play area for children. The couple showed a keen interest in the local efforts to reduce food waste and support families in the area.
Later in the day, William and Kate will travel to the west coast of Mull to visit a unique combined croft and restaurant. There, they toured part of its expansive 50-acre property, learning about sustainable land use and local food production.
The Prince and Princess will spend private time at Pennyghael Community Hall, engaging with residents in a more intimate setting. Their itinerary continued with a trip to the nearby island of Iona, where they arrived via the public ferry from Mull. During the crossing, they will meet with staff and passengers, highlighting their support for essential local transport services.
According to royal insiders, the trip is deeply personal. “The Isle of Mull holds very special memories for William and Kate,” a source told The Daily Mail. “It’s where they first truly fell in love, away from the public eye.” Their recent visit was said to be a low-key affair, with the couple spotted hiking along the island’s dramatic coastline and revisiting local spots meaningful to them during their university years.
The royal couple’s affection for Scotland has been longstanding. They chose to spend part of their honeymoon in the Highlands, and William proposed to Kate at Balmoral in 2010. Mull, however, remains a particularly sentimental destination, steeped in the early moments of their relationship.
Residents of the island were reportedly touched by the royal visit. “They were so down-to-earth, just like any other couple revisiting a special place,” said one local.
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As they walked hand-in-hand through the same trails they once explored as students, William and Kate’s quiet pilgrimage to the Isle of Mull offered a rare glimpse into the enduring romance behind palace doors.
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