Prince William to visit Welsh coastal communities

Prince William will be talking to young people living in coastal communities

The Prince of Wales will visit north Wales later to shine a spotlight on young people living in coastal communities.

Prince William will return to the region where he previously spent several years serving as a search and rescue helicopter pilot in the RAF.

During his visit, the prince will go on a beach walk in Colwyn Bay with members of the Marine Conservation Society's Youth Ocean Network.

The network is made up of a team of young people who work with the society to help improve youth engagement in marine conservation across the UK.

Prince William will meet volunteers and young people who were involved in the society's Hiraeth Yn Y Mor project.

Through the community-led project, which concluded in March 2025, young people engaged with the coastal communities of Prestatyn, Rhyl, Kinmel Bay and Towyn to grow ocean literacy, improve the sustainable management of the local marine heritage and promote the health and wellbeing benefits of connecting with the ocean.

He will hear stories of what they learnt through their work on the project and chat about the ocean's influence and the importance of spending time by the sea for mental wellbeing.

The prince will also visit Youth Shedz, which creates a safe space for young people who might be experiencing challenges such as school exclusion, bullying and homelessness.

The charity was founded in 2017 and offers support to children and young people navigating complex challenges.

It offers activities and workshops that help them build the foundations for a fulfilling life.

Princess Kate and Prince William visited Pontypridd earlier in 2025 following severe flooding in the area

Prince William will visit the Youth Shedz headquarters in the village of Mochdre and speak to young people who have learned new skills, gained confidence and made a positive impact in their community.

He will also visit a comedy workshop run by Welsh comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean, co-founder of Gwneud, Make, Do.

The comedy school was created to allow people across the region to develop their comedic talents and open up more art opportunities, particularly for those from low-income households or living in rural locations.

The prince will meet Ms Pritchard-McLean and aspiring comics to hear about the challenges they face in accessing opportunities with the arts in remote coastal areas.

The future king was based at RAF Valley in Anglesey, off the north-west coast of Wales, during a three-year tour with the Search and Rescue Force.

He left the armed forces in 2013 but later served as a helicopter pilot with the East Anglian Air Ambulance before stepping down in July 2017 to focus on his royal duties.