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Prince William recently visited the suburb of Nansledan, located on the outskirts of Newquay in Cornwall, a town widely recognized for its surfing culture. His visit focused on engaging with families living in this newly developed area, which has been described as a “sustainable urban extension” of Newquay. The development, initiated by the Duchy of Cornwall in 2013, includes approximately 900 homes alongside essential community infrastructure such as a primary school, offices, a community centre, and more than 40 local businesses.
Among the residents met by the Prince was the family of Jess and Nick Dunstan, who live in one of the Build-to-Rent homes within Nansledan. These properties are specifically constructed for rental purposes rather than sale, offering tenants the opportunity for long-term residence. Jess Dunstan highlighted the importance of this arrangement by saying they were “really lucky” to rent from the duchy and that without such housing options, they would have “struggled” to find accommodation in the area.
During his walkabout in the suburb, Prince William was approached by Mark O’Mahoney, who requested that the Prince record a birthday message for his girlfriend, Rebecca Spencer. After a brief mix-up where the recording was forgotten, the Prince kindly agreed to try again, delivering the greeting: “Very happy birthday Rebecca, you’re 38…” O’Mahoney expressed appreciation, noting, “My girlfriend was away so I asked him and he very graciously and kindly agreed.”
The visit also included a highlight on efforts to combat homelessness in the region. Prince William viewed the progress on 24 new homes being built in collaboration with the homeless charity St Petrocs. Charity chief executive Henry Meacock acknowledged that while the project would not end homelessness on its own, it represented a valuable “housing-based solution which is going to offer much needed capacity.” The Prince’s visit coincides with the Duchy of Cornwall’s announcement of plans to sell 20% of its estate over the coming decade to fund a £500 million investment focused on housing and environmental initiatives across Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Dartmoor, and other areas where they aim to have meaningful impact. Duchy chief executive Will Paz described the forthcoming changes as a “period of change” and emphasized the intention to work collaboratively with partners to ensure positive outcomes
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