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POSY: Lucy Bell, 2, hands over flowers to the Duchess.
AVERT YOUR EYES! What’s the Heritage Centre model looking at? Could it be the duchess’ baby bump? John Vincent shows the Duchess around.
EARLY: Margaret Peacock, from Keelby, was first to arrive at 6.45am with her chair and Grimsby Telegraph.
AFTER meeting dignitaries, the Duchess was presented with flowers from two-year-old Lucy Bell. Proud mother Joy, of Laceby Road, Grimsby, said: “My husband Kevin works at the heritage centre and our daughter was asked to present posies to Kate when she arrived. “She was very excited about THE eyes of the world were focused on Grimsby for the royal visit. Press, media representatives and fans from around the globe turned out for a glimpse of the Kate. For members of North East Lincolnshire Council, it was a perfect opportunity to showcase all the borough has to offer. Council leader Chris Shaw said: “This has truly been a marvellous day for the Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire. “This was the first time we have had the eyes of the world on us; people can see exactly what Grimsby is like. “On a personal level, I am very proud to be the leader of the council during this Royal visit.” Councillor Mick Burnett, portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism, added: “We have people from all over the world here. “Visits like this are an opportunity to show what we have to offer in North East Lincolnshire. “The Fishing Heritage Centre is excellent and it is right that we maintain that for everyone. “It is important to remember the fishermen of
Grimsby and if a royal visit helps us do that even better. It was also great to see so many people in the crowds.”
the opportunity. It was a extremely surreal to meet her and also very unusual. “Normally you don’t get the chance to get that close to royalty so I feel very honoured.” The Duchess asked Lucy’s name and thanked her for the flowers.
GRIMSBY MP Austin Mitchell and his wife Linda were also in the crowd. Mr Mitchell said: “It is very exciting; Grimsby is the essence of the real world and it is good that Kate is coming to experience it. “The coverage in the Grimsby Telegraph has been excellent.”
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PEOPLE who waited for hours to see Kate were rewarded for their patience when she personally greeted them. Wendy Wood, from Grimsby, above left, who had waited since about 7.45am to see Kate at the Heritage Centre, was delighted to shake the Duchess’s hand. “I thanked her for coming to Grimsby and said we are very proud of her. She replied ‘Thank you, it’s lovely.’ I asked if she was cold and she said, ‘No, not as cold as you, I haven’t been waiting here for hours to see you. “She looked beautiful – smartly dressed and immaculate make-up. And she has
gorgeous legs!” Zoe Pembroke, 23, from Humberston, said: “I can’t believe I shook her hand. “She was really nice and beautiful. I couldn’t see her baby bump under her coat.” Brenda Cammack, 65, from Waltham, added: “She’s beautiful and I was so close to her. It was well worth the wait.” Carole-Ann Smith, who is originally from Cleethorpes, travelled from York for the day. “I left York at 5.15am and got here at 8.15am,” she said. I spoke to Kate and I asked her if she had a nice time in
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THE Duchess of Cambridge met people who have strong links with the fishing industry. She was told about some of the fishing trawlers that were lost at sea over the years. Bernard Webster, 59, from Brigg and originally from North Cotes, said: “I was given permission to meet her and talk about the heritage in this area. “My father, Bernard Pratt, was on the Laforey trawler when it was lost at sea 59 years ago. “It is important for people to remember those who are no longer with us. “I was very excited to get the opportunity to meet her. Grimsby is a fishing town and was the main industry
Switzerland and she said she’d had a lovely time. I came with my friend Carol Pattinson, who said she is really lovely and so slim you wouldn’t know she was having a baby.” Debbie Brown, 42, of Grimsby, asked how the baby was and if it was kicking. According to Debbie, the Duchess replied: “Very much so.” And Maureen Helton, from Grimsby, arrived at the Fishing Heritage Centre at 8.45am. She said: “I have taken the day off work. I think Kate is an ambassador for the Royals and she is a lovely person.”
THE Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Councillor Mike Burton, met Kate after her tour of the centre. “This has been a very special day for Grimsby,” he said. “All the children have described it as awesome and it has been. “I met her and went on a walk with her outside the centre. “I thought she was a very pleasant young lady and a delight; she could not have been more charming.” Mayoress Audrey Burton said: “I was a little bit nervous but was more excited than anything. “I have met Princess Anne before and that was also great.”
DURING the tour of the “She has clearly read Fishing Heritage Centre, up about the industry the Duchess spoke to because she asked representatives from about current fish stocks industry. in the UK. She asked about what “She also asked about types of fish were under which fish were under pressure in and around pressure. the UK. “I told her it is now Kurt Christensen, extremely different to managing director of what is was 30 or 40 Kurt Fish Sales Limited, years ago. was impressed by her “I had the chance to knowledge and general put the industry’s side interest in the subject. across to her and that He said: “It was really doesn’t happen a lot so great to meet and talk with her. She I am really happy. asked me questions and I was very “She said she eats a lot of fish and impressed with her knowledge and how after her visit, I think she will be eating interested she actually was. it from Grimsby.”
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here for a very long time. “It is great that the Duchess has recognised that and hopefully the world will too now.”
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SIX-YEAR-OLD Edith Gray has been a fan of Kate Middleton ever since her marriage to Prince William in 2011. And her grandparents decided that the Duchess of Cambridge’s historic visit to Grimsby was an opportunity too good to miss. Florence and Michael Reah, of Legsby Avenue, Grimsby, brought their granddaughter to Peaks Lane Fire Station for the big day. Florence said: “It’s a great experience. You have got to take these opportunities because I can’t see her coming again. We are fans of the royals and Kate does seem to be coming across as a friendly person and willing to meet people.” Michael added: “Two possible future monarchs have visited - Kate and her baby. I liken Kate to Princess Anne; she likes to go out and meet the public.” FOUR-YEAR-OLD twins Francesca and Florence Robertson caught a glimpse of the future Queen from behind the railings at Peaks Lane Fire Station. Proud mum Victoria Brown, 34, of Scartho, said: “They wanted to see the princess. We saw her get married on TV so they wanted to see her today. I think they were expecting a Cinderella figure. “They have been really
excited. I have come for them really so they can see the future Queen of Grimsby. “It’s an honour for the town and it’s part of history. It will something nice for them to look back on when they are older. “I’m not really a Royalist but I do like Kate. I like her fashion. We got here at 11.45am after they finished nursery and we brought a picnic along.”
BIG MOMENT: From left, Regional Director North of England Jonathan Townsend, chief executive Prince’s Trust Martina Milburn, Councillor Terry Walker.
SPECIAL MEMORY: Peter and Evie Oxley with the Princess.
THIS young girl came to Peaks Lane Fire Station hoping to see Cinderella – and saw the Duchess of Cambridge instead. Jessica Wiseman, 3, of Scartho, joined the crowds with her mum Catharine and grandmother Val Brunson. Catharine, 29, said: “She loves princesses and she has been very excited. She thought Cinderella was coming. “We came to the fire station because my mum
lives round the corner and we thought we would get a better view. “Kate is very elegant and friendly.” Val, of Filey Road, Grimsby, added: “It’s really exciting. I took Catharine to see Princess Diana when she visited the town, not knowing that all these years later she would be bringing her daughter to see Kate. “It’s a happy occasion. I think it’s an honour for the town.”
HANDING the Duchess a posy of flowers is a memory the Oxley family will not forget. Eleven-year-old Evie, shivered with the cold and nerves as she handed Kate the flowers. Her father, firefighter Peter Oxley, has myeloma, an incurable cancer. His latest treatment has failed – just as his wife, Natalie, has been given the all-clear from breast cancer. After meeting Kate, Evie said: “It was scary at first but I really enjoyed it. “She told me I was very brave because of my dad being poorly, then she spoke to my dad and waved at my mum. “It is tough at times but you have to be brave because if you are not, the person who is ill is not going to be brave either.” Pete and Natalie said they live to create happy family memories. Natalie, who was diagnosed with cancer six years ago, said: “No one knows what the future holds, so now is about making happy memories.” Pete added: “It was a privilege to have Evie represent the firefighters of Grimsby and a very proud moment for me and her mum.”
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“SHE is in an inspiration.” Those were the words of young adults who have turned their lives around thanks to the Prince’s Trust. Kate put people at ease as she chatted to them about what the charity – set up by her father-in-law – has done for them in Grimsby. Sarah Hodgson, 27, and Matt Pettiford, 24, pictured below, have completed the 12-week course. Matt is now applying for jobs and Sarah works as a full-time-support worker for people with learning difficulties. Matt said: “She asked all
‘SHE IS BRILLIANT’: The Princess greets Claire Moss-Smith, Joan Riley and Peter Foot.
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about the course and what we are doing now. She wanted to know about jobs in Grimsby and how the Job Centre helped put us in touch with the charity. “It makes it extra special that she is the daughter-in-law of the father. It is an honour to have her here. She is a genuine person; she looks you in the eye and shows an interest in people.” Sarah added: “I don’t know where I would be without the Prince’s Trust. It has given me confidence.”
THE Duchess told excited patients at St Andrew’s Hospice that they will be “waiting a long time” before she is Queen. Charming Kate met and took the time to chat with patients, including friends, Joan Riley, 82, and Claire Moss-Smith, 86. Joan said: “We told her we were waiting for her to become Queen and she told us we would be waiting a long time! “It is great to be able to tell our grandchildren we got to speak to her. She is wonderful and so caring.” Peter Foot, 76, is recovering from prostate cancer. A true gentleman, he
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stood to greet her, but seeing him struggle, Kate told him to sit. Mr Foot said: “I stood up to bow to her as you should do, but I cannot stand for very long. She is brilliant.” The Duchess also wished St Andrew’s Children’s Hospice patients and staff a happy 12th birthday. After four poorly children and the staff made an unplanned visit to the station, Kate veered off the Royal visit schedule to ask more about the vital service. Advanced nursing assistant Rebecca Rose said: “The children were very excited and happy. It is something we will all remember.”
UNPLANNED VISIT: Poorly children and hospice staff. MEDICAL students prepared a Victoria Sponge to celebrate the Duchess’s visit. Although the group did not get the chance to offer the future Queen a slice of cake, it didn’t dampen their enjoyment of a historic day. The group, who are studying at Hull York Medical School, are currently on placement at the Diana, Princess Of Wales Hospital. Tim Brown, 26, said: “It’s brilliant timing. Kate is young, popular around the world and a fellow St Andrew’s graduate like myself!” Laura Furness, 27, added: “We saw the Queen in York in the summer so we decided we needed to see Kate here.” And Harriet Crosby, 21, said: “Kate brings a lot of youth and a modern outlook to the Royal family and we love that she shops on the high street.”
SPECIAL DUTY: Isobelle Laursen, 3, of Grimsby, gives the Duchess a posy.
AT PEAKS Lane Fire Station, hundreds of people gathered to glimpse the Duchess. Mary Cowley, 71, of Bursar Street, Cleethorpes, said: “I went to the Royal wedding with my daughter and granddaughter, and we slept on the Mall. “I am a big fan of the Royal family. I like Kate because she’s normal and very good with people. “She and William are following in Princess Diana’s footsteps. When the Queen came for the Silver Jubilee, I took my daughter to see her at Grimsby Town Hall. I put her a Brownies uniform on and picked some roses, and the Queen stopped to take the flowers.” Her husband Bryan, 70, a former fisherman, added: “I think a lot of the royal family. Diana was my favourite. Kate is a very nice person and she will make a good Queen, but we will never better this Queen. “The visit is great for the town.” Mavis Bolsover, 65, of Farebrother Street, Grimsby, said: “I saw the Queen in Grimsby and I saw Princess Anne at the Lincolnshire Show. I went to see Prince Charles at Cleethorpes. For Kate to choose Grimsby is wonderful. “I hope she sees that Grimsby is a happy place.”
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A PRIMARY school pupil got a well-deserved reward for good behaviour when she handed a bunch of flowers to the Duchess. As well as the crowds of Havelock students eager to greet Kate, 140 students from Edward Heneage Primary – also run by the David Ross Education Trust – lined the path to the sports hall. Among them was model student Jorja McFarlane, 10, who handed the Duchess a posy as a reward for hard work. Jorja said: “I always get on with my work and I never get in trouble so my teachers said I could hand over the flowers. “I was so excited that I wanted to jump up and down.” Kiyanda Dalton, 9, added: “She talked to me on the way there and when she was walking back on her way out, she gave me a wave.”
FLYING THE FLAG: Hilda Dolby, 98, with her great-great-great-niece, Maymie Wraith, 5 months.
EXCITEMENT BUILDS: Edward Heneage pupil Jorja McFarlane, 10, prepares to present the Duchess with a posy.
DAVID Ross, the founder of the trust which runs Havelock Academy, said yesterday would “raise the aspirations” of every student in the school. Mr Ross personally greeted the Duchess when she arrived at the school. He believes the visit will teach the pupils that they are important – one of the core aims of schools run by the David Ross Education Trust. Mr Ross said: “It’s a great day for Grimsby and will show all the pupils here that they are valued – by the school and everyone else. “The visit was a great day for Grimsby and will give the students inspiration. “The Duchess is a great role-model and should make all the students think about what they could achieve.”
THIS photography student will never wash her hands again after Kate shook her hand. Nirvanah Parker, 17, watched the Duchess speak to all of her colleagues before she arrived at her exhibit – the last on the circuit. Nirvanah thought she might be passed by until Kate dropped a tissue right in front of her, leading to a slightly awkward moment. She said: “I didn’t know whether to pick it up for her or if she would leave it but then she bent down and breathed a sigh of relief. “Then she said ‘I’m sorry, I nearly forgot you’ and shook my hand – I’m never going to wash it again. “She is really interested in photography and asked us about what cameras we used and how we edit our pictures. “I thought that she was really pretty, even more beautiful than I expected – but she was really nice too. “She made me feel really comfortable and she was very nice to all of us.”
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FORMER Havelock pupil and Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers praised the royals for giving back to areas like Grimsby with a much-appreciated visit. Mr Vickers said the Royal Family have proven their relationship with their subjects is “a two-way street” after greeting the Duchess. “This is one of the more deprived areas of the kingdom but the visit proves that it is just as important as anywhere else to them,” he said. “All you have to do is look at the faces in the crowd to realise just how much it means to them.” “I don’t remember getting such a warm welcome when I was a pupil here,” he jokingly added.
A BUDDING painter got royal approval for her work. Sixth former Jodi Edwards, 18, was painting lilies in the corridor with a number of other students when Kate stopped to say hello. Jodi said: “She shook all of our hands and complimented our work, saying she liked the use of colours.
“I was surprised because she said that she always found art hard at school. She looked even better in person than she does on TV – she really was beautiful. “I was so nervous beforehand but she made me feel really comfortable. “I never thought that a royal would visit our school.”
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TWELVE-YEAR-OLD student Luke Bradley was among the crowds waiting at Havelock Academy to see Kate. He said: “This is a great opportunity to see the Duchess and we are all really excited to have her coming to our school. “It is great that a member of the royal family has come to Grimsby.” Friends Michelle Day and Emma Ringwood visited Havelock with Emma’s daughter, two-year-old Sienna Holmes. They said: “We are big fans of Kate’s and waited around an hour. “We watched the Royal wedding too and we really loved her dress.”
AN EXCITED Havelock student was surprised to find herself appearing in the Italian media. Phoebe Gough, 14, was part of a group performing the Queen classic Bohemian Rhapsody for the Duchess. She was interviewed by a TV crew and was shocked to discover her quotes reported by Italian paper Dal Mondo on the internet. She said: “I spoke about how enthusiastic everyone is – this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “I couldn’t believe it when I found out the interview has got international attention. “It’s something I can tell my children and grandchildren about in the future.”
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‘It’s not every day that a princess comes to Grimsby’ MESSAGES of goodwill for Kate poured into the Grimsby Telegraph offices throughout her visit. As well as www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk, our Twitter feed, @thisisgrimsby, was flooded with excited well-wishers. Jonathan Byrne tweeted there’s “a real buzz of excitement for the Duchess of Cambridge” and Hannah Coleman posted: “It’s not every day that a princess comes to Grimsby. I’ve seen Kate Middleton just now.” In a letter to the newsroom, Margaret Moorcroft, of Keelby, who waited to see Kate at the Fishing Heritage Centre, said: “I was so pleased, as a granddaughter of a Grimsby trawler skipper, that John Vincent was chosen to act as a guide at
the centre for Kate’s visit. “John’s passion for his work shines through.” And Jean Needham penned a poem just for the occasion... You are visiting our town, and that’s really great; Some call you a princess, but to me you’re just ‘our Kate’; Your lovely smile and caring ways, we will remember for many days; When baby comes, may God’s peace follow you through, and bless you in whatever you do. Post your Kate photographs, videos and thoughts on www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk today, or tag them on Twitter with @ thisisgrimsby or using the hashtag #gykate
FLYING THE FLAG: Fans eagerly await the arrival of the Duchess, at Peaks Lane Fire Station. Picture: Ray Corke ROYAL DATE: The Duchess greets members of the public at the Fishing Heritage Centre. Picture: Jon Corken Buy this photo at www.thisisphotosales.co.uk/grimsby or by contacting 08444 060910.
WAVE OF APPROVAL: The Duchess of Cambridge visits Peaks Lane Fire Station, Grimsby. Picture: Abby Ruston
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