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The Duke of Cornwall will highlight efforts to tackle homelessness, support local communities & to deliver affordable, sustainable homes during a visit to Nansledan, Cornwall, & St Mary's, Isles of Scilly. On Thursday 21 May, The Duke will visit Nansedan, an ambitious & sustainable urban extension to Newquay, Cornwall, being developed by the Duchy of Cornwall. Prince William will explore plans for Nansledan's forthcoming Market Street development, one of the first new high streets of its kind to be built in over a century. Once complete in 2028, it will provide commercial space for local artisans & businesses, supporting a vibrant local economy & community. Market Street represents a key milestone in Nansledan's continued growth, which already includes around 900 homes, a primary school, offices, a community centre & more than 40 local businesses, alongside extensive green spaces such as wildflower meadows, parkland, orchards, wetlands, ponds, community allotments, play areas & a skatepark. During the visit, The Duke will also stop at Nansledan's first Build-to-Rent homes to meet residents, & take part in a short walkabout with the local community. On Friday 22 May, The Duke of Cornwall will arrive on St Mary’s aboard the island’s new pilot boat ‘John Guy’, named in memory of a long-serving Scillonian born Duchy colleague. The new Duchy-funded vessel will support the safety of the island waters, including guiding passage for large ships. HRH will depart for The Isles of Scilly Hospital to meet staff, patients & open a new facility which has increased medical capacity to the Isles. The Duke has taken a close interest in the development of healthcare provision on Scilly, working with partners to help bring forward this vital project. The community-led extension, supported by the Duchy of Cornwall, reflects this commitment, transforming access to healthcare on the islands & securing a more resilient, future-proof model of care. The redevelopment brings together NHS services & social care in a more joined-up model, making better use of staff, sharing resources more effectively & improving continuity of care, particularly for older residents. This integrated approach is especially important in a remote island setting, where workforce & housing pressures remain ongoing challenges. Following this, The Duke will see the near complete construction site of 10 new sustainable homes being delivered by the Duchy of Cornwall. The development has been designed to help tackle the Isles’ acute housing shortage, with homes prioritised for those who have lived on the Isles of Scilly for more than five years, or who currently work on the islands. Once complete, the homes will feature high levels of insulation, positive ventilation throughout & rooftop solar panels. Each property will also include a dedicated parking space for the island car-share scheme, with provision for electric vehicle charging points. The homes are expected to welcome their first residents in winter 2026. Following Storm Goretti in January 2026, the Isles of Scilly experienced significant loss to its shelter-belt trees, which play a vital role in protecting communities from high winds & storms. The Duchy of Cornwall supported the community’s recovery, providing additional resources, organising essential repairs & commissioning expert assessments from surveyors & forestry specialists. During the visit, The Duke will meet local emergency responders & replant a shelter-belt tree, reflecting the islands’ recovery, resilience & long term renewal.

UP THE VILLA. 👑

Príncipe William cantando “Sweet Caroline” ao lado de seus melhores amigos Thomas van Straubenzee e Edward Van Cutsem em comemoração ao título do Aston Villa 💜🩵 🎥 Cristi Borombach

i’m sat crying with my grandpa who i’ve been to every game since i was 5 this is what football is all about

El fan más REAL del Aston Villa 👑 Le pedimos a la afición que imitara al Príncipe William y el resultado es increíble 😂

PRINCE WILLIAM ABSOLUTELY LOVES IT 👑

Prince William may bring Prince George to the U.S. this summer for the FIFA World Cup — marking the first time two future kings have traveled to America together. A Middleton family friend tells author Christopher Andersen the family feels 'over the moon with excitement,' with George described as 'a passionate soccer fan.' Kensington Palace says there are 'no public plans' yet, but royal experts say the trip could double as a 'soft diplomacy' move tied to America's 250th birthday celebrations.