If you want sugary coverage of the Prince and Princess of Wales, look no further than the multiple anniversary pieces organized by Kensington Palace. William and Kate traveled to Scotland with some of the Royal Rota as well, and that coverage is so sycophantic, it’s like they’re trying to cast W&K in a harlequin romance. It’s not enough to say “hey, Will and Kate seemed relaxed together on this trip, that’s nice!” They’re trying so hard to make this extremely dysfunctional marriage sound like it’s the most perfect thing ever. Anyway, as I eyerolled my way through the Telegraph’s coverage, something caught my eye: Kate told people what she got for Christmas last year. A chainsaw!! Jesus. Enjoy all of the With Love, Meghan copykeening too.
On Tuesday, they arrived by helicopter with the announcement of funding from their Royal Foundation for refurbishing a local community hall and a new soft play area for young children, which endeared them to residents immediately. From there, they were invited to get stuck in and lend a hand.
Throughout the afternoon, the Prince and Princess were given a paintbrush and a nail gun to help with the Aros community hall refurbishment, and asked to cook haggis on a barbecue.
The Princess revealed that she received a chainsaw as a gift for Christmas for her garden projects and has started keeping bees.
Prince William teased his wife about not pulling the nail gun trigger too early while adding wooden tiles to a small roof to go over a community foodbank fridge “otherwise our trip will be remembered for all the wrong reasons”.
When someone admired her prowess with the tool in front of the cameras (“what can’t she do?”), he gave a theatrical sigh and admitted proudly: “That always happens.”
They were handed bags of soap, chocolate and chutneys from local businesses, sampling spirits made from whey and asking for advice on the Princess’ new hobby of beekeeping.
“This is my summer project,” the Princess told beekeeper Sheila Barnard at a pop up market, asking which candle moulds were best for a beginner to use up the wax.
As she asked “what sort of advice would you have for a novice, I’m desperate for any tips”, Prince William leaned in and joked: “This sounds like a conversation that could go on for a while so you’ll have to take Sheila’s number.”
What’s funny about the beekeeping is that Kate supposedly has had her own hives for years now. Remember when she brought “her” honey to an event in 2021? So how is it a new hobby in 2025? Funny about making beeswax candles too, if only someone had just done a how-to about candle-making on a Netflix show. Kensington Palace really sends these two out to make references to whatever Harry and Meghan are doing and it’s bonkers. That being said, the chainsaw thing is not related to the Sussexes. I don’t know where that came from. I genuinely hope Kate isn’t wandering around, wielding a chainsaw. That seems dangerous.
Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Cover Images.
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- Mull, Scotland, 29 April 2025: The Prince and Princess of Wales, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, during their visit to a local croft on the west coast of Mull to learn about sustainable production and the hospitality industry on the islands.,Image: 993589615, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Robert Perry/Daily Mail Scotland/Avalon
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- Mull, Scotland, 29 April 2025: The Prince and Princess of Wales, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, during their visit to a local croft on the west coast of Mull to learn about sustainable production and the hospitality industry on the islands.,Image: 993589630, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Robert Perry/Daily Mail Scotland/Avalon
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- Mull, Scotland, 30 April 2025: The Prince and Princess of Wales visiting Mull, Scotland the couple visited the Ardura Community Forest. On the second day of their visit to the Scottish Isles, The Duke and Duchess will meet the Countryside Rangers from the Mull and Iona Ranger Service at the Ardura Community Forest to highlight the importance of protecting and championing the natural environment. The Mull and Iona Ranger Service plays a vital role in conservation, biodiversity protection, visitor management and education on the islands. Countryside Rangers lead guided events for visitors and the resident community – regularly partnering with local primary schools to ensure that every child on the islands has the opportunity to experience the beautiful natural environment around them.,Image: 993841772, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Ian Vogler/Avalon
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- Mull, Scotland, 30 April 2025: The Prince and Princess of Wales visiting Mull, Scotland the couple visited the Ardura Community Forest. On the second day of their visit to the Scottish Isles, The Duke and Duchess will meet the Countryside Rangers from the Mull and Iona Ranger Service at the Ardura Community Forest to highlight the importance of protecting and championing the natural environment. The Mull and Iona Ranger Service plays a vital role in conservation, biodiversity protection, visitor management and education on the islands. Countryside Rangers lead guided events for visitors and the resident community – regularly partnering with local primary schools to ensure that every child on the islands has the opportunity to experience the beautiful natural environment around them.,Image: 993841786, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Ian Vogler/Avalon
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- Mull, Scotland, 30 April 2025: The Prince and Princess of Wales visiting Mull, Scotland the couple visited the Ardura Community Forest. On the second day of their visit to the Scottish Isles, The Duke and Duchess will meet the Countryside Rangers from the Mull and Iona Ranger Service at the Ardura Community Forest to highlight the importance of protecting and championing the natural environment. The Mull and Iona Ranger Service plays a vital role in conservation, biodiversity protection, visitor management and education on the islands. Countryside Rangers lead guided events for visitors and the resident community – regularly partnering with local primary schools to ensure that every child on the islands has the opportunity to experience the beautiful natural environment around them.,Image: 993844788, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Ian Vogler/Avalon
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- Mull, Scotland, 30 April 2025: The Prince and Princess of Wales visiting Mull, Scotland the couple visited the Ardura Community Forest. On the second day of their visit to the Scottish Isles, The Duke and Duchess will meet the Countryside Rangers from the Mull and Iona Ranger Service at the Ardura Community Forest to highlight the importance of protecting and championing the natural environment. The Mull and Iona Ranger Service plays a vital role in conservation, biodiversity protection, visitor management and education on the islands. Countryside Rangers lead guided events for visitors and the resident community – regularly partnering with local primary schools to ensure that every child on the islands has the opportunity to experience the beautiful natural environment around them.,Image: 993844881, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Ian Vogler/Avalon
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- Mull, Scotland, 30 April 2025: Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales and William, Prince of Wales meet Countryside Rangers from the Mull and Iona Ranger Service at the Ardura Community Forest, to highlight the importance of protecting and championing the natural environment, during a visit to the Isle of Mull, western Scotland.,Image: 993867333, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: OLI SCARFF/Avalon
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The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Tobermory on the Isle of Mull on their wedding anniversary
Featuring: William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales
Where: Tobermory, United Kingdom
When: 29 Apr 2025
Credit: Cover Images
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The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Tobermory on the Isle of Mull on their wedding anniversary
Featuring: William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales
Where: Tobermory, United Kingdom
When: 29 Apr 2025
Credit: Cover Images
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The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, during a visit at the Ardura Community Forest, to highlight the importance of protecting and championing the natural environment, on the last day of the royal visit to the Isle of Mull
Featuring: Catherine, Princess of Wales
Where: Isle of Mull, United Kingdom
When: 30 Apr 2025
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, meeting those who run the public ferry service as well as members of the community who use it before taking the ferry across the water to the Isle of Iona, on the last day of the royal visit to the Isle of Mull
Featuring: Catherine, Princess of Wales
Where: Isle of Mull, United Kingdom
When: 30 Apr 2025
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
