The Prince of Wales showcased his chivalrous side today, assisting his wife, the Princess of Wales, by holding her tartan coat while she participated in an engaging activity.

Prince William, 43, and Princess Kate, 44, who also bear the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, are touring Stirling and Falkirk on a two-day mission to celebrate Scottish heritage and traditions.

During their visit to Stirling, the royal duo toured Radical Weavers, a tartan-weaving studio and independent charity. Throughout the visit, the couple appeared affectionate and engaged.

Inside the studio, Kate took a seat for a hands-on lesson in tartan weaving, entrusting her coat to William, who graciously held it while watching her delve into the craft.

Kate’s stylish blue tartan coat, a creation by renowned Savile Row tailor Chris Kerr, was paired with a chic black turtleneck from Zara. She completed her outfit with elegant black suede boots by Gianvito Rossi.

As Kate shone in her vibrant royal blue attire, Prince William coordinated in a navy sweater, complementing her ensemble perfectly.

Today was one of a series of events designed to spotlight Scottish heritage traditions and how they are ‘continuing to connect communities and inspire new generations’.

The Princess of Wales dazzled in a custom tartan coat designed by a famed Savile Row tailor as she arrived in Scotland for a day of joint engagements with Prince William on Tuesday

While they were at Radical Weavers, a tartan weaving studio in Stirling, Kate sat down for a lesson in weaving tartan as she handed over her coat to Prince William

A clip of William and Kate at the studio left royal fans swooning as one X user wrote: ‘What a lovely couple they are, we are so lucky to have these two, our future King and Queen.’

Earlier in the day, William and Catherine joined the British Olympic and Paralympic curling teams in Stirling ahead of the winter games, and even tried their hand at the sport.

Curling originated in Scotland 500 years ago and is one of the UK’s most successful winter sports – earning Team GB and Paralympics GB eight medals in total.

But the prince and princess soon learned just how difficult it is to master the sport after being given a short introduction of how to throw the stone.

Skips Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds gave them a five-minute demonstration on how to push off from the rubber hack, a foothold in the ice, and use the slippery sole they were given to propel themselves forward.

After doing a few practice lunge motions, Catherine appeared apprehensive to take to the ice and told her husband: ‘You can go first.’

‘Are you sure?’ He replied. ‘It won’t make a difference.’

But he confidently took a stone and bent down into position, saying ‘here we go, let’s see what happens’ as he slid off. 

William and Kate, also the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, are visiting Stirling and Falkirk for a two-day visit to promote Scottish heritage traditions

Kate, 44, debuted a blue double-breasted navy coat made by renowned menswear tailor Chris Kerr that she paired with a black turtleneck from Zara

Laughing, William said, ‘It’s not going very fast,’ but silver medallist Mouat reassured him that you usually have sweepers to help a stone reach the house – the target at the end of the ice strip.

When it was Catherine’s turn, she tentatively took to the 45-metre long sheet, holding onto her husband’s right arm as she carefully stepped onto the ice.

Hoisting her long skirt up and tucking her hair behind her ear, the princess got into position.

Appearing increasingly nervous to spring off, William could be heard encouraging her: ‘Just lean on both Catherine,’ in reference to the red stone and the delivery stick, used for beginners to help steady themselves.

The Waleses’ engagements in Scotland come after Kate hosted a reception for members of the World Cup-winning Red Roses England ladies’ rugby team at Windsor Castle last week. 

Kate, who is patron of the Rugby Football Union, held the glittering reception to celebrate the national team’s landmark win last September. 

They were welcomed to the Green Drawing Room by the Band of the Irish Guards – of which the Princess is Colonel – who played tunes including 9 to 5 and New York, New York.

The princess opted for a scarlet suit by Alexander McQueen in a nod to the rugby team, known as the ‘Red Roses’.