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Prince William could not resist stopping to buy a traditional pasty as he arrived on the Scilly Isles for his first official visit since inheriting the Duchy of Cornwall.
The Prince, known locally as the Duke of Cornwall, arrived on St Mary’s by boat, having travelled from Tresco, one of the smaller islands. As he disembarked the boat, called The Pegasus, which bore the Duke of Cornwall flag, a small cheer went up from a throng of onlookers on the harbour.
The Prince hailed the “glorious” weather before strolling to the On the Quay café, where he bought five traditional pasties for £5.50 each. He was served by Joely Dearman, 22, and Zachariah Fox, 28, both seasonal workers from north Devon.
William visited St. Mary's Harbour (PA)“What’s selling quickest this morning?” he asked. Told it was the pasties, he added: “They smell delicious. Makes your mouth water.” The Prince also revealed he had enjoyed a dip in the sea this morning.
William enjoyed glorious sunshine (PA)Outside, he told tourists lined up to greet him that he wished he could stay. “My family are very upset I’m here without them,” he laughed. “The children will kill me if I don’t go home later.” He asked them if they were waiting to catch a boat. “We’re waiting for you!” One woman said. “I’m never sure,” William laughed.
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William was on his first official visit since inheriting the Duchy of Cornwall (PA)The Prince was due to meet representatives from local businesses on the harbour front on St Mary’s, the largest of the Scilly islands. The harbour is run by the Duchy of Cornwall and is considered the maritime gateway to the islands - a crucial part of the community, which relies on the tourism industry. It handles passengers and vessels travelling to the Isles of Scilly from ‘Tripper Boats’ and sail training vessels to fishing boats and those carrying special cargo deliveries.