Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are to visit Wales later this week.
Prince William and his wife, Duchess Catherine – who is pregnant with their second child – are set to make a joint engagement after enjoying a week off at the Queen’s Balmoral estate in Scotland when they visit the British country on Saturday (08.11.14).
The royal couple’s "Wales away day" will begin with a visit to the Valero Pembroke Refinery, which is a significant employer of approximately 1,2000 locals in the west of the country, where they celebrate its 50th anniversary following its official opening by the Queen Mother in 1964.
William and Catherine – who have 13-month-old son Prince George together – will be presented with a timeline of the 50-year history of the refinery which will show its relationship with the local community.
They will also meet with workers, apprentices, placement students and their mentors before visiting the control room to meet blending and shipping workers before proceeding to the Fire Hall to meet representatives from various community organisations supported by the refinery.
The final element of their visit is likely to be of interest to art graduate Catherine, as both she and William will unveil a plaque and painting by a local artist.
The couple will also watch a performance by the Young Actors Studio, who work in partnership with the refinery through The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, before attending the Rugby Union international match between Wales and Australia at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for ‘Wales away day’
