Summary
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and Prince William visited Scotland's National Curling Centre in Stirling and tried curling for the first time. They met Team GB and Paralympics GB athletes to wish them luck for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Italy. Curling is a sport with strong ties to Scotland and has been successful for British winter sports teams.
Key Facts
- Catherine and William visited the National Curling Centre in Stirling, Scotland.
- They tried the sport of curling during their visit.
- The Royal couple met with athletes from Team GB and Paralympics GB.
- The visit happened before the Winter Olympic Games in Italy next month.
- Curling is a sport that originally came from Scotland in the 16th century.
- The National Curling Academy opened in August 2017 to support British athletes.
- The Academy allows athletes to practice on high-quality ice all year round.
