The young Windsor marsupial, however, is rapidly growing into a man, as is revealed by the first reports and photographs from his 10-week expedition released today. He has had his wish granted. Cut off from the comforts of home, battered by the elements and ribbed by his companions, he has had his mettle laid bare. Despite careful preparations, not all has gone according to plan. After a week's training in first aid and survival, the prince was sent off in a small group to kayak along the wild coast of Patagonia, deep in the south of Chile.
Habitation is sparse and they had provisions and tents packed inside their craft.
They paddled for hours to reach their first base in the wilderness. There was a howling wind and the waves were too big for the kayaks. We were stuck on the beach for five days. Clothes became sodden. Gales ripped at the tents.