The prince still has a strong connection to the country and recalled being at the Queen s Balmoral home in 1997 when he was told of Princess Diana s death.
In a speech to the Church of Scotland, he said: Scotland is the source of some of my happiest memories. But also, my saddest. I was at Balmoral [Castle] when I was told my mother had died. Still in shock, I found sanctuary in the service at Crathie Kirk that very morning. And in the dark days of grief that followed, I found comfort and solace in the Scottish outdoors. As a result, the connection I feel to Scotland will forever run deep.
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William: Scotland holds best and worst memories © Getty Images Prince William spoke after arriving at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland on Saturday
The Duke of Cambridge has said that Scotland is the source of his saddest but also his happiest memories, during a week-long visit to the nation.
In an address to the Church of Scotland, Prince William recalled being at the Queen s Balmoral home in 1997 when he learned of his mother s death.
He said he found comfort and solace in the Scottish countryside during the dark days of grief that followed.
But he said Scotland was also where he first met his wife almost 20 years ago.