Two third-year business administration apprentices from Coburg, Germany, are currently visiting the Isle of Wight Council.

Lisa Bachmann and Stefan Bauroth were welcomed by Councillor Ian Stephens, deputy leader of the council.

The apprentices toured the council building, visited Newport Roman Villa, the Museum of Island History, and Newport Minster.

The visit is part of the continuing celebrations marking 40 years of friendship between the council and Coburg, cemented by Prince Albert who was born in Coburg and later resided on the Isle.

Councillor Karl Love, chair of the Isle of Wight Council, also showed them around East Cowes, on his Tuk Tuk.

He said he showed them the hidden gems and told them the lesser-known stories of the town.

"There are so many exciting little stories to tell about our town away from the historic Osborne House, making the links between Coburg and Island people stronger and richer in meaning.

"Prince Albert was an innovator and brought a legacy to our town of innovation, developing technology here today and providing much needed employment in the building of lifeboats, cutting-edge marine industry, shipbuilding and many other things."