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The Prince and Princess of Wales embraced the chill as they stepped onto the ice during a series of royal engagements, which also included a visit to the world’s largest equine sculptures.
In Scotland, where they hold the titles Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, Prince William and Princess Catherine made their initial stop at The Kelpies in Falkirk.
There, they posed for official photos in front of the impressive 100-foot-tall horse head sculptures, crafted from steel in 2013 and revealed to the public a year later.
Later in the day, William and Catherine mingled with members of the British Olympic and Paralympic curling teams in Stirling as they gear up for the winter games, even giving the sport a try themselves.
This visit was part of a range of events aimed at highlighting Scottish heritage and how such traditions continue to unite communities and inspire future generations.
The Princess of Wales has a go at curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
A royal fan poses for a photo with Catherine outside the National Curling Academy in Stirling
The Princess of Wales has a go at curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Prince and Princess of Wales visit The Kelpies in Falkirk on their trip to Scotland today
The Princess of Wales has a go at curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Prince and Princess of Wales meet royal fans during their trip to Stirling today
The Princess of Wales has a go at curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Prince and Princess of Wales visit The Kelpies in Falkirk on their trip to Scotland today
The Prince and Princess of Wales meet royal fans during their trip to Stirling today
The Prince of Wales has a go at curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales meets royal fans during her trip to Stirling and Falkirk today
The Princess of Wales has a go at curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
A royal fan poses for a photo with Catherine outside the National Curling Academy in Stirling
The Prince and Princess meet with the Team GB and Paralympics GB curling teams today
The Prince and Princess of Wales meet royal fans during their trip to Stirling today
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales has a go at curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Prince and Princess of Wales meet royal fans during their trip to Stirling today
The Prince of Wales has a go at curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales laughs during her visit at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Prince of Wales has a go at curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales meets royal fans during her trip to Stirling and Falkirk todayÂ
The Princess of Wales has a go at curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales has a go at curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
A royal fan poses for a photo with Catherine outside the National Curling Academy in Stirling
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales has a go at curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
Their Royal Highnesses began their official engagements today at Stirling’s National Curling Academy.
Curling originated in Scotland 500 years ago and is one of the UK’s most successful winter sports – earning Team GB and Paralympics GB eight medals in total.
The Prince and Princess met athletes from the men’s, women’s and wheelchair teams, who are heading off to the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milano-Cortina in a few weeks’ time.
Famously competitive as a couple, William and Catherine will also have a chance to try curling themselves.
They will get some help from Olympic gold medallist Jen Dodds and men’s World Champion skip Bruce Mouat, who will represent Team GB in curling mixed doubles this year.
The next stop of the day will be at Radical Weavers, a tartan-weaving studio and independent charity in Stirling.
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales has a go at curling at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
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The Prince and Princess of Wales outside the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales smiles as she arrives for a visit to the National Curling Academy today
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, in Stirling today
The Prince of Wales arrives to visit the National Curling Academy in Stirling this afternoon
The Princess of Wales smiles as she arrives for a visit to the National Curling Academy today
The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, in Stirling today
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, in Stirling today
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at the National Curling Academy in Stirling today
The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, in Stirling today
The organisation was established in 2019 and aims to help to tackle social isolation and support people affected by trauma and loss by offering the chance to learn traditional Scottish tartan-weaving skills in a safe and welcoming environment.
The couple will meet with Mairi Breslin, founding director of Radical Weavers, to learn about the heritage of Scottish tartan weaving.
They will also be told about how tartan-weaving can be a therapeutic experience and help people who have experienced trauma to gain confidence.
The Prince and Princess will be offered the opportunity to take part in weaving tartan themselves alongside others in the studio, including weaving a small piece of Radical Weavers’ latest project – creating the world’s longest tartan scarf.
Their final engagement of the day is embargoed for security reasons – but promises to be equally lively.