The Prince and Princess of Wales carried out a two day visit to the Isle of Mull to coincide with their 14th wedding anniversary.
This is not the couples first visit to Mull, having visited together when they were in college in St Andrew’s. This is Catherine’s first overnight engagement in over a year, following her successful chemotherapy treatment after she announced in March 2024 that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay during a visit to the town of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. (Wattie Cheung / Kensington Palace)
The sun shone and the crowds gathered in Tobermory as they waited for the couple to arrive. William and Catherine were 15 minutes late as they flew to the isle an by helicopter, but that didn’t dampen any spirits.
Their first visit of the day was to Aros Hall, where The Royal Foundation is helping to support the renovation work taking place there. Both joined in a bit of DIY and Catherine added some flowers to the wall mural. During the visit, Catherine revealed that she received a chainsaw for Christmas!
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay visited Aros Hall, a local community hub in the heart of the town. (Wattie Cheung / Kensington Palace)
The couple then met with members of the public, spending over an hour meeting most of those who had waited for a glimpse of the Lord and Lady of the Isles, as they are known in that part of the world.
The second visit of the day was to the Producers Market, where the couple met with local producers and learned about the products on sale. The couple received some samples of the products to take home with them.
The final visit of the day was to Croft 3 on the west coast of Mull. The croft is a newly renovated working farm and restaurant, rooted in sustainability. The restaurant has a menu shaped by the surrounding land and celebrates local produce, while the designs of the croft are low-carbon. The couple got to tour the farm, meeting some of the animals, before heading to the restaurant to help cook haggis wrapped in chard and glazed dumplings in whiskey. At the end of their visit, they received a gift of some produce to take with them.
The couple shared a new photo of them embracing as the looked out at the landscapes around them to mark the end of their first day, and their 14th wedding anniversary. Along side the image was the simple message: “Wonderful to be back on the Isle of Mull. Thank you to everyone for such a warm welcome ❤️ W & C”
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay during a visit to the Isle of Mull. (Kensington Palace)
The couple spent the night in a self-catered rental cottage on the island, as a way of promoting and contributing to the islands tourism industry.
Day two began with a trip to Ardura Community Forest with the Mull and Iona Ranger Service and some younger nature enthusiasts. The visit coincides with the announcement that the Royal Foundation and United for Wildlife will be providing funding and support for rangers on the Isles of Mull and Iona, ensuring the continuation of these critical roles in conserving and protecting these special natural spaces.
During the visit, Catherine joined in some fun stick-throwing with the children, and helped one little boy from the stream.
It was then onto Pennyghael Community Hall, another location which is being helped in its renovations by The Royal Foundation’s Community Impact Programme. There they spoke with locals about the importance of the community space for both locals and visitors.
Dropping into Pennyghael Community Hall to see a space rooted in heritage and powered by community. pic.twitter.com/QcC1xM0erq
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 30, 2025
The couple took a ferry crossing from Fionnphort to Iona for the final part of their visit. During the crossing, they met with the team behind it and learned how the crossings are a vital lifeline to island life – allowing the transport of people and goods and the opportunities that arise.
During their final public engagement on the islands, The Duke and Duchess took the public ferry across the water to the Isle of Iona, before which they met those who run the service as well as members of the community who use it. (Wattie Cheung / Kensington Palace)
On Iona, the couple took a walk around the island, visiting places like Iona Abbey, local shops, and meeting with locals. They then visited the village hall, where a reception was taking place with refreshments and sweet treats. During the reception, the couple spoke with locals who told them about the importance of the hall and the importance of it to life on the island, serving as a place for locals to gather, celebrate and support one another.
The Duke and Duchess met members of the community who use local facilities. (Wattie Cheung / Kensington Palace)
The couple then took the ferry back to Mull. Upon disembarking, The Princess was seen holding a box as she walked to the waiting Range Rover. Another gift, another reminder of a fantastic two days on the sunny Scottish Isles.
