David Leask: A royal visit to Orkney and a row over what remote even means in the broadband age PREMIUM The Earl and Countess of Strathearn during the official opening of The Balfour, Orkney's new hospital in Kirkwall, where they are meeting NHS staff as they continue their tour of Scotland. THE peediest bairns from Kirkwall’s Glaitness Primary, in identical mini hi-viz vests, were lined up behind a chain. In front of them was a young woman, in jeans, walking boots and what Hello! magazine informed the world was a Seeland Woodcock Advanced Jacket. One of the children was maybe expecting a different look from the visitor, maybe more cartoon princess nylon pink, more tiara bling, and less practical outerwear. “Are you the prince?” the tittle-tottle asked. "I'm not the Prince, no,” beamed the lady. “I'm the Duchess of Cambridge."