The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary in Scotland tomorrow during a two-day visit to the remote Isles of Mull and Iona.
Sources close to the couple say they are "as happy as anyone has ever seen them" as they embark on this meaningful trip.
The royal couple had not initially planned for their anniversary to become a public event.
Scotland holds a unique place in the couple's hearts, with sources saying "it's impossible to exaggerate their love" for the country.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary in Scotland tomorrow during a two-day visit to the remote Isles of Mull and Iona.
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It was at the University of St Andrews where they first met and fell in love.
The couple return to the Highlands each year for family holidays at Balmoral.
"It's definitely one of their 'happy places'," an insider revealed.
Their decision to celebrate their anniversary in Scotland reflects this deep connection to a country that has witnessed pivotal moments in their relationship.
The royal couple had not initially planned for their anniversary to become a public event.
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William is known to be protective of his wife, with a friend revealing he "flies off the handle at any sign of Catherine being patronised".
"Over the years, many people have come up with great ideas for her, but if they are put across in a dismissive way, they've got pretty short shrift from him," the friend added.
All major decisions are taken together, with their diaries approved only after mutual agreement.
The couple's commitment to their children is evident in how they structure their royal duties.
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Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and seven-year-old Prince Louis will not be accompanying their parents to Scotland.
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They ensure that at least one parent is available for school drop-offs or pick-ups whenever possible.
Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and seven-year-old Prince Louis will not be accompanying their parents to Scotland.
All three children will remain at school during the two-day royal visit.
The couple's anniversary visit will include a romantic overnight stay on the Isle of Mull.
They have booked an isolated self-catering cottage for just the two of them.
