A cute video captured the moment Kate Middleton enjoyed a Welsh lesson from the school’s students during the royal visit to Aberfan. The Princess of Wales was strolling through the Welsh countryside with her husband Prince William when they stopped to chat with the children.
The couple, who were in Wales on a two-day visit before next week’s coronation, arrived to pay their respects to the 144 people, including 116 children, who tragically lost their lives when a coal slide destroyed their school. . It was his first visit to Aberfan.
William and Kate were greeted by a cheering crowd and dozens of children waving Welsh flags before being led by survivor David Davies through the site of the former Pantglass Primary School, which was obstructed by a mineslide.
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The streets were crowded with people waiting to greet the royal family, including pupils from the nearby Ysgol Santes Tudful Primary School in Merthyr Tydfil. While greeting people, Kate stopped to chat with the students and even learned a few words of Welsh. After being announced as Prince of Wales last year, William said he was learning the language.
The princess explained how the children were learning Welsh and asked if they could teach her a few words. In the adorable video, the children can be heard explaining how to pronounce some basic Welsh words, including ‘bore da’, ‘hwyl fawr’ and ‘helo’.
Denise Morgan, whose nine-year-old sister Annette was killed in the crash, explained what it was like to see the royal family in Aberfan today. She said, “We’ve always had a strong connection to royalty,” she says. “Seeing the youngest members of the royal family come out today is something really special. For us, this is an indication that Aberfan will never be forgotten.
“What William and Catherine did today is heartwarming. As generations pass, we don’t want Aberfan to be forgotten. It is gratifying that members of the royal family have assured us today that this loyalty will continue. Even if it’s your first visit. Today, we hope, will not be the last.”
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Source: Wales Online
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