Prince Edward Meets World's Oldest Tortoise on St Helena Visit
The Duke of Edinburgh is the first royal to visit the remote island since 2002, meeting 192-year-old Jonathan, a Seychelles tortoise.
- Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, is on a four-day royal visit to St Helena, a remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean.
- He is the first member of the royal family to visit the island since The Princess Royal in 2002.
- During his visit, Prince Edward met Jonathan, a Seychelles tortoise and the oldest living land animal, estimated to be 192 years old.
- Jonathan has previously met several members of the Royal Family, including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II, and the Queen Mother.
- Prince Edward's visit includes attending a public event, meeting community leaders, and learning about wildlife conservation efforts.