We spent some time in the yard as a family this morning, making and jumping in leaf piles. B hung my new bird feeder (because the bears have destroyed my other 3 🥴 but I refuse to be feederless). The mums are out and the kids’ Halloween costumes have arrived. I love these sweet, slow weekend mornings.

This afternoon we’re planning to go to a local farm for all the fun fall festivities with @dohbriste and her crew! I’m pumped.

My SIL is in town for an impromptu visit — it’s been nice having her here and catching up a bit.

Despite the kids passing around cold after cold and me now being on antibiotics for a UTI, things are all good here. (We’re so blessed as women, aren’t we?) I also hit a new low on the scale today, so I rescind my previous harsh words. She’s a fickle thing, that scale, but I’m slowly starting to rely less on it and just focus on how I feel. And I feel damn good.

PRINCE OF WALES DIARIES ♔

10 MAY 2024 || DUCHY OF CORNWALL VISIT - ISLES OF SCILLY (2/2) : ST MARY'S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

For his final engagement in the Isles of Scilly, the Duke of Cornwall visited St Mary's Community Hospital to meet staff and hear about the new integrated health and social care facility which is set be built on adjacent land owned by the Duchy.

St Mary's Community Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient clinics serving the Isles of Scilly and works closely with the NHS paramedic services on the islands, providing wrap around care to island residentsand visitors.

Upon arrival, William met the staff and heard about the challenges of delivering healthcare in an island setting. He also spent time with the patients currently receiving care at the hospital

The new health and social care facility will provide twelve residential care home beds, NHS inpatient beds and a modern maternity suite.

PRINCE OF WALES DIARIES ♔

10 MAY 2024 || DUCHY OF CORNWALL VISIT - ISLES OF SCILLY (1/2) : ST MARY'S HARBOUR

The Duke of Cornwall spent his second day on the Isles of Scilly while touring the duchy.

For his first engagement of the day he visited St. Mary's Harbour - the maritime gateway to the Isles of Scilly - and met representatives from local businesses operating in the area.

The harbour is run by The Duchy of Cornwall and handles passengers and vessels - from 'Tripper Boats' and sail training vessels to fishing boats and those carrying special cargo deliveries.

During his visit, William spent time with harbour operators as well as local people from businesses on St. Mary's. He heard about life on the islands and how they are preparing for the summer season.