Overview
- The couple began at the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service’s new £50 million Learning and Development College near Cookstown, observing drills and riding in a fire engine.
- They watched a demonstration on a rare flood‑water rescue simulator and met newly qualified firefighters to hear about the college’s training.
- At Mallon Farm in County Tyrone, they saw flax processed into linen using a restored heritage machine and praised the flax‑to‑linen revival on their official Instagram account.
- They finished at Long Meadow Cider in County Armagh, touring orchards, trying apple pressing and attempting potato apple bread, with Kate noting her family has tried hand‑pressing apples at home.
- Separate reporting said their move to Forest Lodge on the Windsor Great Park estate is imminent, with the couple self‑funding the refurbishment and, as reported, intending to remain there after accession.