Kate Middleton has taken on a surprising new passion—carpentry. During a visit to the Isle of Mull on April 29, the Princess of Wales revealed that she’s recently developed a keen interest in woodworking, even receiving a chainsaw as a Christmas gift.
The revelation came while she and Prince William were in Scotland to mark their 14th wedding anniversary in a uniquely meaningful way.
The royal couple spent the day at a community hall in Tobermory, joining volunteers working on a refurbishment project at the Aros community centre, a cherished 19th-century building. Kate Middleton and Prince William rolled up their sleeves and got involved in painting, tiling, and carpentry alongside local tradespeople and community members.
At one point, Prince William tested out a nail gun before jokingly handing it over to Kate with a cheeky warning: “Don’t pull the trigger now — otherwise our trip will be remembered for all the wrong reasons.” Laughing off the moment, Kate Middleton crouched down to carefully add tiles to a small wooden structure, impressing everyone with her growing DIY confidence.
“I’ve been given a chainsaw,” she remarked casually, referencing her Christmas present and hinting that her carpentry hobby has quickly become more than just a passing interest. One volunteer, Banjo, praised her hands-on attitude, exclaiming to William, “What can’t she do!” To which he replied with a smile, “That always happens.”
This latest hobby reflects Kate Middleton’s broader connection to nature and wellbeing. Alongside her interest in carpentry, she has also recently embraced beekeeping—both of which appear to be part of her journey toward healing and grounding herself following her recent cancer diagnosis.
Kate Middleton’s visit to the Isle of Mull wasn’t just about celebrating an anniversary—it was a heartfelt display of resilience, curiosity, and community spirit. Her enthusiasm for new skills and connection with the people she meets continues to endear her to the public, reminding everyone that even royalty can find joy in the simplest acts—like holding a chainsaw or laying down a tile.