04 November 2023 , 15:50
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Prince William told schoolchildren he is "not that old" - after one of them said he thought he looked 57.
The Prince of Wales was taking questions from kids at a school in Scotland when he asked a child to guess his age. After receiving the sort of honest reply that children are known for the heir to the throne looked shocked and revealed his real age - a relatively youthful 41.
The good-humoured exchange happened during a tour of the north of the country. The Prince and the Princess of Wales were visiting Burghead primary school in Moray. The dad-of-three answered questions from pupils, including from one youngster who wanted to know if he had brought any soldiers of the King’s Guard with him.
When one child asked the Prince how old he was he told the child to guess. When the child replied 57 he feigned shock and said: “I’m not that old.” While the Prince fielded unflattering questions about his aging appearance the Princess of Wales volunteered to time a bike race between some of the other children. The pair also impressed onlookers with their biking skills.
The Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland, during a visit to Outfit Moray, an award-winning charity (PA)Hundreds cheered as the royal couple, sporting crash helmets, rode bikes around a ramps in the community gardens. The pair managed to complete the circuit, encouraged by shouts of “Go on, William”. It is not the first time the sensitive topic of age has surfaced during a royal engagement. The Princess of Wales was asked about her age in June.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Outfit Moray, an award-winning charity delivering life-changing outdoor learning and adventure activity programmes (PA)She told a curious little girl at an event in London: “I’m 41, don’t tell anyone”. The couple's visit to the town was to highlight the work done by the charity Outfit Moray. It arranges outdoor learning and adventures such as mountain biking for young people to boost their confidence, reports the Telegraph.
The Princess of Wales meets farmers at Brodieshill Farm, Moray, Scotland, to learn about efforts being made to better support mental health (PA)Tony Brown, the chief executive of Outfit Moray, said after their departure: “It’s our 20th anniversary this year and what a great way to celebrate that milestone and look forward to another 20 years. Since the Covid pandemic we’ve seen a significant rise in mental health issues with young people, particularly around anxiety and loss of confidence.
“Being outdoors in nature and doing physical things is really good for mental health."