Kate Middletonwas in mom mode during her visit to Wales.
On Friday, the Prince and Princess of Walesvisited Aberfanin South Wales, where they took time to remember those who died in the town’s 1966 mining disaster and greeted well-wishers who came out to meet them.
“I am just speechless,” Lucy added. “It’s typical him though. He’s a bit of a hurricane, I wouldn’t expect anything less!”
Friday’s outing in Aberfan, wherePrince Williamand Kate spent time at the Aberfan Memorial Garden and met relatives of the children who died in the tragedy, marked the second of a two-day visit to Wales for the royal couple just a week ahead ofKing CharlesandQueen Camilla’scoronation.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.Ben Birchall - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Prince William, 40, and Princess Kate have been building their understanding of the issues that Welsh communities face since they becamePrince and Princess of WalesafterQueen Elizabethdied in September. Those close to them say the couple is passionate about deepening their relationship with Wales and acting as ambassadors for its people.
Richard Doyle of the Mountain Rescue team, says Kate and William were “confident” rappellers.
“They did really well, they were really fantastic. And it was nice to show them what we do,” Doyle tells PEOPLE.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.MATTHEW HORWOOD/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Peter Morris, the owner of the Little Dragon Pizza Van, who served the couple with colleague Shannon Stokes, tells PEOPLE, “The Princess asked if we make our own dough — and said that they love making pizzas with their children,” referring toPrince George, 9,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 5.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty
“Making pizza for the future king and queen is surreal,” he adds.
source: people.com
