It sounds likePrince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louishave been going through their family photo albums!
Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamstepped out in Wales on Tuesday, marking theirfirst visit to the nationsince becoming thePrince and Princess of Walesfollowing the death of Queen Elizabeth. While meeting well-wishers, Kate spotted one person who was holding a flag featuring the couple’s engagement photo from 2010.
Kate then revealed her three children’s reactions to seeing the snaps: “The children look back at the photos and say, ‘Mummy, you look so young!’ "
Kate Middleton and Prince William on the day of their engagement announcement.Chris Jackson/Getty
Kate andPrince William, both 40, met as students at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Theypublicly announced their engagement in Nov. 2010, a few weeks after William popped the question (with mother Princess Diana’s sapphire and diamond ring!) while they were vacationing in Kenya.
Their visit to Wales this week was particularly special, as it was areturn to where they lived as newlyweds and first-time parentswhilePrince Williamworked as a helicopter pilot with the Royal Air Force’s Search and Rescue Force.
“It’s nice coming back to Wales because it was where we lived before we had our family and everything, so it’s been a really special day,” the Princess of Wales told those gathered.
Prince William and Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty
“He talked about learning Welsh and shared some Welsh phrases he’s trying to do,” Bunting says, revealing that the prince was practicing the phrases “paned” (a cup, such as of tea) and “bara brith” (traditional Welsh tea bread).
Prince George, Kate Middleton, Prince Louis, Prince William and Princess Charlotte.JONATHAN BRADY/POOL/AFP via Getty
The reverend adds it meant so much thatPrince Williamand Princess Kate visited when they did, traveling to Wales the day after the mourning period forQueen Elizabethended.
“He is throwing himself into the new role,” Bunting says ofPrince William. “The fact that they’ve come straight here on day one says it all.”
Charlotte and Kate Middleton.Matthew Horwood/Getty Images
They were especially a hit with the Welsh children. A 4-year-old boy named Theo Cromptonlooked thrilledto present Kate with flowers, while 2-year-old Charlotte gave the Princess a huge hug.
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While chatting with a group of schoolchildren, Kate complimented one boy’s uniform and revealed thatPrince George is mastering a new skill.
Kate Middleton and Prince William.Samir Hussein/WireImage
Hello!reported that Kate asked the child if he had tied his own tie and was duly impressed when he confirmed that he did.
“Well done, you. I’ve been teaching George because he has got to wear a tie now for school, so I’m having to teach him how to do it,” she said. “But well done, you’ve done a good job with your tie. Nice to meet you.”
source: people.com
