The Prince and Princess of Wales are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when they are in Scotland. On November 2, 2023, they traveled to Scottish Highland to meet organizations supporting rural communities and providing mental health support to young people.
Ahead of the visit, their spokesman said that the purpose of the royal couple's Scottish visit is to show “support for Scottish rural communities, as well as highlight work being done to support young people and mental health in this part of Scotland.”
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| The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay visit Scotland |
Their first stop was in their Scottish domain of Rothesay where they met volunteers and organizers behind Outfit Moray, an award-winning outdoor learning and adventure program charity that aims to make a difference in the lives of others.
Outfit Moray supports young people and actively develops the potential of teens, their families, and their communities, through accessible, affordable outdoor learning and adventure: encouraging life skills and improving physical and mental health.
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| The Duchess of Rothesay cycled around the wood planks in Outfit Moray. Photo credit: WPA Pool/Getty Images |
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| The Duke of Rothesay cycled around the wood planks in Outfit Moray. Photo credit: WPA Pool/Getty Images |
It runs a huge range of activities including mountain biking, paddle sports, rock climbing, bushcraft, and archery. Known as sports enthusiasts, William and Kate tried mountain biking and cycled around the wood planks.
They later traveled to a nearby farm, Brodieshill Farm, near Forres. They met members of the Lower Speyside Young Farmers and representatives from Farmstrong Scotland to learn about the efforts being made to support young people and their mental health.
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| William and Catherine arrive in Brodieshill Farm |
Brodieshill offers an indoor and outdoor area for play where families can connect with their children.
Developed to provide a space for young children to explore and learn, Brodiehill offers an indoor and outdoor area for play where families can focus on and connect with their children.
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| They are known as Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland |
William and Kate also met with families based at nearby RAF Kinloss and Lossiemouth to learn how they were being supported by hosts Brodieshill Farm. Military families regularly attend the farm’s indoor and outdoor play areas.
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay were warmly received by Robert Manson and his wife Nicola who run Brodieshill Farm with Robert’s parents, Colin and Irene Manson. Mr. Manson told The P&J that hosting the visit was a “great honor”.
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| The Manson family with the royal couple |
They concluded their Scottish Highland official trip with a visit to DAY1 in Inverness. This charity offers mentoring, training, personal development, and career coaching to vulnerable youth.
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| Kate in Burberry green coat |
DAY1 also runs Inverness Kart Raceway, which doubles as the hub for its apprenticeship program in automotive skills.
Mental health is a key focus of The Royal Foundation, the charity for William and Kate’s nonprofit work.
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| Duchess of Rothesay in Burberry coat |
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| Outfit of the day |
During the visit, the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay wore matching green jacket outfits to brave the cold weather of the Scottish Highlands.
The Duchess of Rothesay a quilted green coat from Burberry, flare jeans, and a pair of leather boots from Bash.
They also wore a red poppy pin because November is the month when the British royals mark Remembrance Day (November 11), so every November, the red flower accessories become a piece of the royal family's wardrobe.
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