Prince William and Princess Kate’s busy day of royal engagements in Scotland got off to a late start.
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived in Stirling on Tuesday January 20, but their schedule was briefly delayed after an impromptu stop at Kelpies in Falkirk. There, they posed with the royal couple imposing 30-metre-high horse head sculptures, widely considered symbols of Scottish mythology and industrial heritage.
Their first official stop was the National Curling Academy in Stirling, home to some of Team GB’s best Olympic and Paralympic talent. The future king and queen arrived and were warmly greeted by royal fans who had gathered there to meet them.
Known for their competitive streak, William, 43, and Kate, 44, are set to compete on the ice under the guidance of Olympic gold medalist Jen Dodds and men’s world champion captain Bruce Mouat.
Later today, the royal couple will visit Radical Weavers, an independent tartan weaving charity based in Stirling, where they will learn about the traditions behind Scottish tartan and try their hand at weaving, contributing to the charity’s ambitious project to create the world’s longest tartan scarf.
