Kate Middleton and Prince William.Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamhave had a busy start to 2022.
Last month, William made his first official visit to Dubai, while Kate spent a few days in Denmark. Then on Tuesday, thecouple traveled together to Walesin honor of St. David’s Day, the patron saint of the country.
William replied, “The children are very well, thank you.”
The royal, 39, went on to reveal the sweet tradition the couple shares with their three kids — 8-year-oldPrince George, 6-year-oldPrincess Charlotteand 3-year-oldPrince Louis— before the couple leaves home on royal duty.
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“They are always asking us where we are going,” William shared. “And we show them where we are on the map.”
Kate Middleton and Prince William.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Brewer and her friend were stationed outside one of the couple’s outings at Abergavenny Market in hopes of meeting them.
“I told them that we’d been here for two hours, but it was worth it,” Brewer told PEOPLE, adding that Kate thanked her.
Kate Middleton and Prince William.PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo
William and Kate, who lived in Walesduring the first few years of their marriage, were clearly happy to be back for the country’s national celebration on Tuesday.
Kate smiled as she said she loved visiting Wales and asked questions as she toured the market.
“They are lovely people, and there was no rush as they walked along talking to people, showing an interest in people and the town,” Jones added.
Prince William and Kate Middleton.PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo
Earlier in the day, they visited Pant Farm, a goat farm that has been providing milk to a local cheese producer for nearly 20 years.
“She’s wearing a Welsh scarf today though,” William told Gary and Jess Yeomans, who own Pant Farm. “It’s a good family rivalry.”
Gary told him: “George is going to have to come on your side.”
“Don’t worry,” replied William. “He’s already there.”
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After Abergavenny, they headed to Blaenavon to visit a community-focused youth center that helps to support over 600 local young people in the former coal mining area. Blaenavon has faced severe economic hardship in the last three decades since the area’s mines were closed and the local youth center provides a space for both alternative education and helps support vulnerable young people.
William and Kate also took the occasion to carry out a duty to help markQueen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne when they planted a tree for the Jubilee. It is part of a U.K.-wide campaign to encourage people to plant trees as a way of celebrating the monarch’s historic Platinum Jubilee year.
source: people.com
