Heart, the UK's largest commercial radio brand, has announced that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will join Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden for a special live broadcast from the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Purpose of the Visit
Prince William will visit the Isles of Scilly to officially open a new facility designed to increase medical capacity and improve access to healthcare across the islands. The community-led redevelopment, supported by the Duchy of Cornwall, brings NHS and social care services together to create a more resilient and future-proof healthcare system for the remote island community.
First Live Broadcast from the Isles of Scilly
For the first time ever, Heart will broadcast live from the Isles of Scilly. Prince William will join Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden on Heart Breakfast to discuss the Duchy-supported redevelopment and wider community initiatives on the islands.
Personal Invitation from Prince William
Prince William personally invited Jamie and Amanda to join him, saying: "Hi Jamie and Amanda, I'm heading down to the Isles of Scilly, off the coast of Cornwall, on Friday, to see some of the terrific work going on there to support the local community. I'm also opening the new wing of the hospital in St Mary's, which will be a fantastic moment. Amanda, I know how fond you are of Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly, so, it would be really lovely, if you could both come along. Have a great morning guys and I very much look forward to seeing you on Friday. Bye!"
Heart's Pride in the Broadcast
Richard Steel, Managing Editor of Heart, said: "We're incredibly proud to be delivering the first ever national radio broadcast live from the Isles of Scilly. It's also a real moment for Heart to welcome The Prince of Wales on air for the first time, and we're thrilled to bring this special broadcast to our listeners as Prince William marks the opening of the new facility at the Isles of Scilly Hospital."
Heart Breakfast's Reach
Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden is the UK's biggest commercial breakfast show, and Heart is the biggest commercial radio brand with 12.5 million weekly listeners.
Community Impact
The community-led redevelopment, supported by the Duchy of Cornwall, will help islanders access more care closer to home, reducing the need to travel to the mainland for treatment and helping patients stay near friends and family. It also forms part of wider work to support the long-term resilience of communities across the Isles of Scilly.
How to Watch and Listen Live
Listen and watch the special live broadcast on Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden on Friday, May 22, from 6:30 to 10:00 AM on Global Player and YouTube, and across the UK. Listen and watch live on Global Player. Download Global Player from the App Store (Android) or Google Play (Apple). You can also watch live on Heart's YouTube channel. See all the ways to listen to Heart on FM, DAB, and smart speakers.
