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Prince William Visits North Wales to Spotlight Coastal Youth and Community Projects

The trip spotlights community programs linking marine conservation to youth wellbeing, with an emphasis on widening arts access.

Overview

  • William took a beach walk at Colwyn Bay with the Marine Conservation Society’s Youth Ocean Network to engage on youth-led ocean conservation.
  • He met volunteers and young people from the Hiraeth Yn Y Mor project, which boosted ocean literacy and stewardship across Prestatyn, Rhyl, Kinmel Bay and Towyn.
  • At Youth Shedz headquarters in Mochdre, he joined activities including 3D printing and was shown the outreach bus known as Betsi.
  • He is due to attend a comedy workshop led by Kiri Pritchard-McLean through Gwneud/Make, Do to discuss access to arts opportunities in rural coastal areas.
  • Live reports noted growing crowds in Colwyn Bay and a stepped-up police presence around the engagements.