Looking for adventure!Motorcycle enthusiastPrince Williamflew to the Isle of Man for one of the world’s top races on Wednesday.William, 35, who still rides a high-powered Ducati (which herecently usedto get him to a soccer match with pals!), went to watch the famous festival on the small island between Britain and Ireland. And while the prince couldn’t wait to take in the event, his wifeKate Middletondidn’t share the same excitement.William confessed Kate may have been a little skeptical of the intentions of his visit. When Laurence Skelly, the Isle of Man government’s minister for enterprise, asked him about her views. William told him, “When I said I was going to the Isle of Man for an official visit she said, ‘Really?’ ”PA Images/Sipa USAIn the past,Kate has admitted to feeling “terrified”when her husband goes out on his motorcycle. And during a 2015 visit to Scotland, she said: “I’m going to keep George off of it!”The annual Tourist Trophy (or TT race) is a major fixture in the motorcycling circuit. It began in 1907 and is one of the oldest motorsport events in the world.Press Association via AP ImagesAs well as seeing a number of races, the prince met officials and support staff, and volunteers involved in the event.William caught some of the final stages of the TT Supersport Race 2 before heading to a reception in the Government House Tent, where he met race staff and volunteers, civic dignitaries and representatives of local businesses.Press Association via AP ImagesPress Association via AP ImagesHe also spent time with the Joey Dunlop Foundation charity, which provides specialist accommodation for visitors to the Isle of Man with a disability.Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!RELATED VIDEO:Prince WilliamIs Making Royal History with His First Official Visit to IsraelIn addition to his love of motorcycling, William would have flown near the race’s location while patrolling the Irish Sea on missions with the RAF Search and Rescue crews based at Anglesey. He oncepicked up a stricken sailorfrom the sea near the island.ShutterstockThe prince recently had the chance to test drive a bike during a visit to the headquarters of Triumph Motorcycles. There, he slipped a reflective jacket on over his blazer and sweater for a quick ride on the Triumph Tiger 1200. He also got to pose on a vintage model.
Looking for adventure!
Motorcycle enthusiastPrince Williamflew to the Isle of Man for one of the world’s top races on Wednesday.
William, 35, who still rides a high-powered Ducati (which herecently usedto get him to a soccer match with pals!), went to watch the famous festival on the small island between Britain and Ireland. And while the prince couldn’t wait to take in the event, his wifeKate Middletondidn’t share the same excitement.
William confessed Kate may have been a little skeptical of the intentions of his visit. When Laurence Skelly, the Isle of Man government’s minister for enterprise, asked him about her views. William told him, “When I said I was going to the Isle of Man for an official visit she said, ‘Really?’ ”
PA Images/Sipa USA
In the past,Kate has admitted to feeling “terrified”when her husband goes out on his motorcycle. And during a 2015 visit to Scotland, she said: “I’m going to keep George off of it!”
The annual Tourist Trophy (or TT race) is a major fixture in the motorcycling circuit. It began in 1907 and is one of the oldest motorsport events in the world.
Press Association via AP Images
As well as seeing a number of races, the prince met officials and support staff, and volunteers involved in the event.
William caught some of the final stages of the TT Supersport Race 2 before heading to a reception in the Government House Tent, where he met race staff and volunteers, civic dignitaries and representatives of local businesses.
He also spent time with the Joey Dunlop Foundation charity, which provides specialist accommodation for visitors to the Isle of Man with a disability.
RELATED VIDEO:Prince WilliamIs Making Royal History with His First Official Visit to Israel
In addition to his love of motorcycling, William would have flown near the race’s location while patrolling the Irish Sea on missions with the RAF Search and Rescue crews based at Anglesey. He oncepicked up a stricken sailorfrom the sea near the island.
Shutterstock
The prince recently had the chance to test drive a bike during a visit to the headquarters of Triumph Motorcycles. There, he slipped a reflective jacket on over his blazer and sweater for a quick ride on the Triumph Tiger 1200. He also got to pose on a vintage model.
source: people.com
