Forgotten the Cambridges: in Scotland, Prince William and Kate Middleton will use the title of Earl and Countess of Strathearn, as is customary.
The couple, who arrived on Wednesday, May 11 for a two-day official visit, did not adopt a stuffy approach.
The duo went to Saint John's Primary School in Glasgow.
An official outing that took place in a good-natured atmosphere.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton have indeed joined a group of students participating in a workshop on the theme of empathy.
The opportunity for the couple to have fun, between grimaces – gaping mouths, extra-wide smiles and tilted heads – and joyful interactions.
All while ignoring protocol: the couple was indeed sitting on the ground, cross-legged.
A most interesting visit for Kate Middleton, who launched in 2021 a foundation dedicated to the emotional and mental well-being of young children.
The grimaces of Prince William and Kate Middleton during an official visit to Glasgow
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On the same day, the princely couple met representatives of the Scottish housing group Wheatley, which provides accommodation for the homeless.
George's parents, Charlotte and Louis later traveled to the University of Glasgow, where they discussed the topic of mental health with students, scholars and alumni.
The day before, Prince William and his wife had gone to a more solemn visit to Manchester, as part of the inauguration of a memorial dedicated to the victims of the 2017 attack, which occurred at the Manchester Arena.