PRINCE William enjoyed a day's fox hunting in North Yorkshire over the weekend, with no protestors in sight.

Arrangements were kept quiet so that the 18-year-old Prince could enjoy his day with the Bedale Hunt at Danby Wiske, near Northallerton, and Langton.

The Prince was said to have enjoyed his day enormously and appreciated being away from the crowds and publicity.

The Hunt Saboteurs' Association said it was "disgraceful" that the Royal family continued to take part in hunting in view of the massive support to ban the sport.

Last month, MPs voted to ban hunting with dogs in England and Wales.