William, Kate impress on last pre-nuptial trip
Source: Agencies |
April 12, 2011, Tuesday
|
Print Edition
Print Edition
IGNORING a steady rain, Prince William and fiancee Kate Middleton visited northwest England to support youth charities - the last trip in their pre-wedding tour of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Adoring crowds lined up early yesterday in Blackburn to get a glimpse of the royal couple, who plan to marry April 29 at Westminster Abbey in London. One of them, Lillian Sleigh, braved the weather in her wheelchair, which was decorated with Union Jack flags and pictures of the royal couple.
"I came here early, even though it's pouring with rain, to make sure I get the best chance of seeing William and Kate," she said. "They're a lovely couple and as for William, his mother Diana would have been so proud of him."
Shops and pubs were also decorated with flags.
The trip marked Middleton's final introduction to the royal duties that will become a regular part of her life and gave people across the United Kingdom a glimpse of their likely future queen.
Most observers agree the four trips were a big success, with the youthful Middleton showing an adroit touch with Britons from all walks of life. She also won style points for her fashion choices and seemed to win people over with her easy smile and relaxed demeanor.
William, in a blue suit and red tie, played the role of proud husband-to-be to perfection. He let Middleton take center stage most of the time even as he handled public speaking duties, including a brief speech yesterday in support of an educational charity.
The royal couple arrived first at the Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, where William launched a "prince's award" for the charity SkillForce. They then visited Witton Country Park in the afternoon as part of William's commitment to protect outdoor recreational spaces. Crowds swelled there despite the damp, leaden skies and police were out in force.
"It was absolutely worth the wait," said Linda Gregson, 52, of Darwen, after spending two and a half hours in the rain with her son to briefly see the royal couple.
The rain abated shortly before the royal couple arrived at the field, making the day more pleasant.
Middleton and William mingled easily with youths competing in a series of athletic events. They shook hands with several well-wishers and accepted bouquets of flowers.
The couple showed no obvious signs of pre-wedding jitters, although William has said he is getting nervous as the big day approaches. Middleton has still managed to keep her wedding dress details secret from Britain's ravenous tabloids.
Adoring crowds lined up early yesterday in Blackburn to get a glimpse of the royal couple, who plan to marry April 29 at Westminster Abbey in London. One of them, Lillian Sleigh, braved the weather in her wheelchair, which was decorated with Union Jack flags and pictures of the royal couple.
"I came here early, even though it's pouring with rain, to make sure I get the best chance of seeing William and Kate," she said. "They're a lovely couple and as for William, his mother Diana would have been so proud of him."
Shops and pubs were also decorated with flags.
The trip marked Middleton's final introduction to the royal duties that will become a regular part of her life and gave people across the United Kingdom a glimpse of their likely future queen.
Most observers agree the four trips were a big success, with the youthful Middleton showing an adroit touch with Britons from all walks of life. She also won style points for her fashion choices and seemed to win people over with her easy smile and relaxed demeanor.
William, in a blue suit and red tie, played the role of proud husband-to-be to perfection. He let Middleton take center stage most of the time even as he handled public speaking duties, including a brief speech yesterday in support of an educational charity.
The royal couple arrived first at the Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, where William launched a "prince's award" for the charity SkillForce. They then visited Witton Country Park in the afternoon as part of William's commitment to protect outdoor recreational spaces. Crowds swelled there despite the damp, leaden skies and police were out in force.
"It was absolutely worth the wait," said Linda Gregson, 52, of Darwen, after spending two and a half hours in the rain with her son to briefly see the royal couple.
The rain abated shortly before the royal couple arrived at the field, making the day more pleasant.
Middleton and William mingled easily with youths competing in a series of athletic events. They shook hands with several well-wishers and accepted bouquets of flowers.
The couple showed no obvious signs of pre-wedding jitters, although William has said he is getting nervous as the big day approaches. Middleton has still managed to keep her wedding dress details secret from Britain's ravenous tabloids.
- About Us
- |
- Terms of Use
- |
-
RSS - |
- Privacy Policy
- |
- Contact Us
- |
- Shanghai Call Center: 962288
- |
- Tip-off hotline: 52920043
- 沪ICP证：沪ICP备05050403号-1
- |
- 互联网新闻信息服务许可证：31120180004
- |
- 网络视听许可证：0909346
- |
- 广播电视节目制作许可证：沪字第354号
- |
- 增值电信业务经营许可证：沪B2-20120012
Copyright © 1999- Shanghai Daily. All rights reserved.Preferably viewed with Internet Explorer 8 or newer browsers.
