Kate hugs former school teacher during Cornwall visit
William and Kate make joint visit to Cornwall
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The Duchess of Cornwall had a surprise encounter with her former prep school teacher during a visit to Cornwall.
The Duchess of Cornwall met her former teacher on the visit
The Duke and Duchess were on their first official joint visit to the county since taking on their new roles.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall have made their first official joint visit to the county since taking on their new roles.
Jim Embury, now a volunteer at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, was among the crowd gathering to greet them.
William and Kate have been in Falmouth for a number of engagements.
Kate said "oh my goodness" and hugged Mr Embury, before exclaiming: "I do recognise you."
She added: "Are you based here now? And you are volunteering here? Wow. That is such a small world.
"I'm trying to teach my daughter all the things you probably taught me."
Speaking after the meeting, Mr Embury said he taught Kate history in the mid 1990s.
The couple also met volunteers working on boats at the museum.
They included the Kiwi, a 14ft sailing dinghy presented to the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh as a wedding present.
The couple tried their hand at riveting on a Helford Delta Class boat dating back to the 1940s, made of mahogany and oak.
William said: "It's probably safer if you show us, we don't want to be the ones who put a hole in it."
As they lined up to have a go, he told his wife: "Make sure you do the right one, it's a bit like that Only Fools And Horses sketch with the chandeliers."
They then met people supported by Young and Talented Cornwall, which provides financial support to young people in the county.
Poppy Luxton, 16, who is being funded through the scheme for her sailing, discussed the sport with William and Kate.
Speaking afterwards, she said: "They were saying how their children go sailing on the dinghy. They are just really, really nice to have a conversation with.
"She asked about how Young and Talented funding helped me. She was saying she really thinks sport and getting outdoors is great for children."
William and Kate discussed the benefits of music with Imogen Dowse, 18, a cellist and singer, who performed as the couple walked through the museum.
Miss Dowse, a chorister at Truro Cathedral, said: "They asked about how I started playing and how Young and Talented are supporting me through lessons.
"We spoke about how music has life-changing benefits on mental health and educational development - we were talking about the benefits of music.
"They are trying to get their children into playing musical instruments. They didn't mention an instrument in particular but I recommended the cello."
The couple joined pupils at Falmouth King Charles school who were demonstrating how to move miniature sailing boats around a pool of water with controls.
When asked what sort of pupil she was, he replied: "I have to say fantastic.
"It was a great class and she was a great participant and a great kid. It was 25 years ago."
One protester, holding a blank sheet of paper, shouted "No more monarchy" at the couple.
The man, who did not want to give his name, was held back by police who he said "were worried that people were going to get annoyed and attack".
Speaking afterwards, he added: "It is the 21st century, we don't need a monarchy. It's ridiculous."
Before the couple left, Kate posed for a photograph with delighted fans Camille Meaney, 20, and Meilin Ji, 22.
"She was so lovely to us," Miss Meaney said.
William and Kate last carried out engagements in Cornwall in September 2016.
In November, William made his first official visit to Cornwall since becoming Duke of Cornwall.
He met staff, volunteers and young people at Newquay Orchard, which offers environmental education, employability training and community events.
William became heir apparent, and known as the Prince of Wales, after the death of his grandmother and the accession of his father, Charles, to the throne.
He also inherited the title Duke of Cornwall and is now Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge.
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In November, William made his first official visit to Cornwall since taking on the title Duke of Cornwall.
In November, William made his first official visit to Cornwall since taking on the title Duke of Cornwall.
William became the heir apparent, and the Prince of Wales, after the death of his grandmother and the accession of his father Charles to the throne.
William became the heir apparent, and the Prince of Wales, after the death of his grandmother and the accession of his father Charles to the throne.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall have had a number of engagements in Falmouth
Duchess of Cornwall does the hokey cokey
Duchess of Cornwall does the hokey cokey
He also inherited the title Duke of Cornwall and is now the Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge.
He also inherited the title Duke of Cornwall and is now the Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge.
Kate is now known as the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge.
Kate is now known as the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall visited a community centre in Falmouth
At the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth the royal couple met volunteers working on boats including the Kiwi, a 14ft sailing dinghy presented to the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh as a wedding present.
A spokeswoman for the couple said: "The Duke and Duchess will learn about Cornwall's maritime heritage before visiting a local community centre which is going the extra mile to give opportunities to individuals while building a supportive and cohesive community."
They tried their hand at riveting on a Helford Delta Class boat dating back to the 1940s, made of mahogany and oak.
In November, William met staff, volunteers and young people at Newquay Orchard, which offers environmental education, employability training and community events.
William said: "It's probably safer if you show us - we don't want to be the ones who put a hole in it."
As they lined up to have a go, he told his wife: "Make sure you do the right one; it's a bit like that Only Fools And Horses sketch with the chandeliers."
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall have had a number of engagements in Falmouth
Outside the museum they were greeted by cheering crowds, with Kate surprised by Jim Embury, a former teacher from her prep school.
Kate said "Oh my goodness" and hugged Mr Embury, now a volunteer at the museum, before exclaiming: "I do recognise you."
She added: "I'm trying to teach my daughter all the things you probably taught me."
Speaking after the meeting, Mr Embury said he taught Kate history in the mid-1990s and that she was "fantastic".
The Duke and Duchess played table tennis at the Dracaena Centre
One protester, holding a blank sheet of paper, shouted "No more monarchy!" at the couple.
The man, who did not want to give his name, was held back by police.
Speaking afterwards, he added: "It is the 21st Century, we don't need a monarchy. It's ridiculous."
The couple met people supported by Young and Talented Cornwall, which provides financial support to young people in the county.
The couple visited the Dracaena Centre, a community hub where people can access a wide range of support and services
Poppy Luxton, 16, who is being funded through the scheme for her sailing, said: "They were saying how their children go sailing on the dinghy... She was saying she really thinks sport and getting outdoors is great for children."
William and Kate discussed the benefits of music with Imogen Dowse, 18, a cellist and singer, who performed as the couple walked through the museum.
Miss Dowse, a chorister at Truro Cathedral, said: "We spoke about how music has life-changing benefits on mental health and educational development. They are trying to get their children into playing musical instruments... I recommended the cello."
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