Over the past few years, we've seen a shift in how the Prince and Princess of Wales approach their royal duties. Rather than plaque unveilings, ribbon-cutting and photo opportunities, the future king and queen aim to leave a lasting impact and legacy in the communities they visit.

While traditional-style royal engagements are still part of the day job, it is visits such as the one to Leith yesterday that matter the most for the couple. For William, the key aim is "impact", as he wants his work to lead to positive change.

He has big ambitions to improve people's mental health, reduce homelessness and foster a sense of belonging among communities, such as the port district in Leith.

This is why we've seen an evolution in how the Royal Foundation works, as it not only provides funding but also brings in private sector partnerships to ensure projects are sustainable.

"This is not just grant giving," a royal source said. "It is about using the convening power that the Prince and Princess have, which is uniquely in the power of the Royal Family to bring people together to provide real impact to the communities".

Engagements such as the one in Leith are so important to the Prince, as he's keen to see what impact the Foundation is having on local people.

William was genuinely engaged as he chatted with those being supported by the Leith United coalition, as he wants to make a measurable difference to communities such as these.

It’s not just about showing up; both the Prince and Princess of Wales want to ensure their visits have a purpose and create a lasting impression that will benefit generations.

As William said last year, he is trying to take a more modern approach to royal duties with “a smaller R in the royal”.

"It's more about impact philanthropy, collaboration, convening, and helping people,” he said, adding that his and his wife’s work "centres around those values of trying to help deliver change and make those lives better”.

The couple have taken to their senior roles with ease and navigated the uncharted waters of last year seamlessly.

As they both settle back into a steady rhythm of royal engagements, now that Kate is in remission from cancer, we can expect visits like today to become the norm.