Daniela Relf
Postcard from the island of Mal
The Prince and Princess of Wales will spend their 14th wedding anniversary in Scotland, on the Isle of Mull.
William and Kate will tour the island for two days and visit the premises that their Royal Foundation is helping to renovate.
The couple, who got married in Westminster Abbey On April 29, 2011, he will stay in a cottage on the island of Mala after official duties.
William and Kate met while studying at the University of St Andrews.
This is the first time. since the end of treatment that Kate spent the night away from home during official duties.
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Mal, on the west coast of Scotland, is part of the land once ruled by the Lord of the Isles - one of the many Scottish titles William inherited from his father when he Charles became king.
The visit will begin with a tour of Aros Hall, where they are scheduled to meet local producers, and the day will end with a visit to a farm and restaurant on the west coast of Mull, where they will tour part of the 50-hectare estate, see the Hebridean sheep that are bred there, and help select garden produce for the menu.
The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales is providing financial support for the renovation of facilities at Aros Hall in Tobermory, the location of the popular BBC children's series. Balamory.
This is part of their community assistance program, and the exact amount of donations has not been announced.
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Benj Beale, an Australian interior designer and BBC presenter who lives on the Isle of Mull, works with locals to ensure that community-owned buildings retain the character of local culture.
He is known for his enthusiasm and unique style, and often works on projects that have limited budgets and in challenging conditions, which is reflected in his show.
“It is a real joy to work with The Prince and Princess of Wales’ Royal Foundation to redesign and preserve the shared spaces.
"Together we are not only restoring old walls, but also imagining what is possible when community and creativity come together."
"I'm excited to breathe new life into beloved buildings and celebrate the warmth, resilience, and quiet magic of the island."
'We haven't seen a princess and prince on a trip like this in a long time'
It's been a while since we last saw the Prince and Princess of Wales on a trip together like this.
Since Kate's cancer treatment ended, the princess has not traveled far from their home in Windsor, so her arrival and stay on the islands is of great significance.
Sources close to the couple say that William and Kate have wanted to visit Mal for a long time.
And it's not hard to understand why - the island's natural beauty is mesmerizing.
In recent years, Kate has been particularly vocal about how connecting with nature gives her strength.
During this visit, they will have the opportunity to experience this through a variety of activities, from visiting a local farm to learning outdoors with school children in an ancient forest.
It has been exactly 14 years since they were married at Westminster Abbey, with thousands of people following their wedding procession to Buckingham Palace.
Today's celebration will be a bit more modest.
The prince and princess will spend the night in a cottage on Male, and it is believed that they chose this particular location to support the tourism industry on the Scottish islands.
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