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Prince William Embarks on Royal Visit to Scotland Amidst BBC Controversy
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has commenced his week-long trip to Scotland, following his scathing criticism of the BBC’s mishandling of Princess Diana’s Panorama interview.
The Duke appeared somber and contemplative as he kicked off his royal visit by visiting a lower league football club in Edinburgh.
Seated in the stands at Ainslie Park Stadium, home of the Spartans FC, William engaged in conversations with players and showcased his own football skills on the pitch.
During his visit, Prince William met with grassroots players from Scotland’s Mental Health Football and Well-Being League, as well as former Scotland striker Stephen Thompson.
This league was established to provide support for mental health recovery and combat the associated stigma, with the backing of the Scottish FA.
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As the President of the Football Association, William also had a video call with footballers from the four national teams of the United Kingdom, including England star Harry Kane.
Later in the day, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Prince William fulfilled his role as the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland by participating in the Quays ceremony.
The Lord High Commissioner represents the Sovereign at the General Assembly and attends as an observer, appointed by the Queen based on the Prime Minister’s advice.
During the ceremony, the Duke took the time to converse with soldiers while inspecting the Guard of Honour and the band.
Thursday evening saw Prince William lambasting the BBC following an inquiry that revealed the broadcaster’s cover-up of journalist Martin Bashir’s deceitful tactics to secure his groundbreaking 1995 interview with Princess Diana.
Coincidentally, William’s visit to Scotland occurred just hours after his younger brother, Prince Harry, launched a new mental health documentary series with Oprah Winfrey titled “The Me You Can’t See.”
In this series, Harry, who has stepped back from his royal duties and now resides in America with Meghan Markle, accused the Royal family of neglecting his wife’s pleas for help during her struggles with suicidal thoughts exacerbated by social media trolling.
According to Harry, their requests for support were met with silence or indifference, despite their persistent efforts to make their roles work.
These recent comments by Prince Harry are expected to further intensify the already well-publicized tensions within the Royal family, following the Sussexes’ revealing interview with Winfrey.
In March 2020, Meghan and Harry decided to step away from their royal duties and pursue a new life in California.
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