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Kate and William try curling during Team GB visit in Scotland

Kate and William try curling with Team GB ahead of Winter Olympics and Paralympics
  • The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the National Curling Academy in Stirling, where they tried curling.
  • Their visit was to meet Team GB Olympic and Paralympic teams ahead of the Winter Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina.
  • They engaged with locals at the sports centre and shared their curling experience with children.
  • Bruce Mouat, skip of the men’s curling team, praised the royal couple for their visit and willingness to participate.
  • Curling, a sport with Scottish origins dating back to the 16th century, has brought Team GB six Olympic and two Paralympic medals.
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