William is making his first trip to the Isles of Scilly since becoming Duke of Cornwall

The Prince of Wales made his first visit to the Isles of Scilly since becoming Duke of Cornwall to meet companies and organizations that use the main harbour.

William traveled to St Mary’s Island, home to the largest population of the more than 200 islands, to tour the seafront and learn about its importance to residents.

As heir to the throne, the prince is Duke of Cornwall and receives an income from the Duchy of Cornwall – a portfolio of land, property and investments – which owns much of the Isles of Scilly and almost a third of residential buildings.

St Mary’s Harbor is run by the duchy and handles passengers and vessels from ‘Tripper Boats’ to fishing vessels and cargo ships, making it a crucial part of the community and a hub for the vital tourism industry.

William will spend time with port operators as well as locals from St Mary’s businesses, hearing about life on the islands and their preparations for the summer season when tens of thousands of tourists flock to the rocky outcrops.