LONDON (UK) – Kate, Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge, was appointed as joint president of Britain’s Scout Association on Tuesday. She would be joining scouts in north London for their traditional ritual of toasting marshmallows over a camp fire.
The duchess, wife of Queen Elizabeth’s grandson Prince William, joins the monarch’s cousin, the Duke of Kent, by assuming the position of the president of the organisation. The queen herself remains its patron.
Kate said in a statement, “For many children and young people, The Scout Association plays a key role as they build relationships and develop the skills they need to succeed in later life.”
The duchess visited youngsters from the 12th Northolt Scout Group to listen to how they had survived the coronavirus pandemic. She will also be presented with the Silver Wolf Award, which is the association’s highest award.
Its chief executive Matt Hyde said, “Scouting is more important than ever before, giving young people life skills, a sense of connection and belonging, and supporting communities in areas of deprivation that are disproportionately affected by COVID-19.”
