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AFTER meeting dignitaries, the Duchesswas presented with flowers fromtwo-year-old Lucy Bell.

Proud mother Joy, of Laceby Road,Grimsby, said: “My husband Kevin worksat the heritage centre and our daughterwas asked to present posies to Kate whenshe arrived. “She was very excited about

the opportunity. It was a extremely surrealto meet her and also very unusual.

“Normally you don’t get the chance toget that close to royalty so I feel veryhonoured.”

The Duchess asked Lucy’s name andthanked her for the flowers.

POSY: Lucy Bell, 2,hands over flowers tothe 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.

GRIMSBY MP Austin Mitchell andhis wife Linda were also in thecrowd.

Mr Mitchell said: “It is veryexciting; Grimsby is the essence ofthe real world and it is good thatKate is coming to experience it.

“The coverage in the GrimsbyTelegraph has been excellent.”

THE eyes of the world were focused onGrimsby for the royal visit.

Press, media representatives and fansfrom around the globe turned out for aglimpse of the Kate.

For members of North East LincolnshireCouncil, it was a perfect opportunity toshowcase all the borough has to offer.

Council leader Chris Shaw said: “Thishas truly been a marvellous day for theGrimsby and North East Lincolnshire.

“This was the first time we have hadthe eyes of the world on us; people cansee exactly what Grimsby is like.

“On a personal level, I am very proudto be the leader of the council duringthis Royal visit.”

Councillor Mick Burnett, portfolioholder for culture, leisure and tourism,added: “We have people from all overthe world here.

“Visits like this are an opportunity toshow what we have to offer in NorthEast Lincolnshire.

“The Fishing Heritage Centre isexcellent and it is right that we maintainthat for everyone.

“It is important to remember the fishermen of

Grimsby and if a royal visit helps us do that evenbetter. It was also great to see so many people inthe crowds.”

EARLY: Margaret Peacock, from Keelby, wasfirst to arrive at 6.45am with her chair andGrimsby Telegraph.

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DURING the tour of theFishing Heritage Centre,the Duchess spoke torepresentatives fromindustry.

She asked about whattypes of fish were underpressure in and aroundthe UK.

Kurt Christensen,managing director ofKurt Fish Sales Limited,was impressed by herknowledge and generalinterest in the subject.

He said: “It was reallygreat to meet and talk with her. Sheasked me questions and I was veryimpressed with her knowledge and howinterested she actually was.

“She has clearly readup about the industrybecause she askedabout current fish stocksin the UK.

“She also asked aboutwhich fish were underpressure.

“I told her it is nowextremely different towhat is was 30 or 40years ago.

“I had the chance toput the industry’s sideacross to her and thatdoesn’t happen a lot so

I am really happy.“She said she eats a lot of fish and

after her visit, I think she will be eatingit from Grimsby.”

PEOPLE who waited for hours to see Katewere rewarded for their patience when shepersonally greeted them.

Wendy Wood, from Grimsby, above left,who had waited since about 7.45am to seeKate at the Heritage Centre, was delightedto shake the Duchess’s hand.

“I thanked her for coming to Grimsbyand said we are very proud of her. Shereplied ‘Thank you, it’s lovely.’ I asked ifshe was cold and she said, ‘No, not as coldas you, I haven’t been waiting here forhours to see you.

“She looked beautiful – smartly dressedand 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 hercoat.”

Brenda Cammack, 65, from Waltham,added: “She’s beautiful and I was so closeto her. It was well worth the wait.”

Carole-Ann Smith, who is originally fromCleethorpes, travelled from York for theday.

“I left York at 5.15am and got here at8.15am,” she said. I spoke to Kate and Iasked her if she had a nice time in

Switzerland and she said she’d had a lovelytime. I came with my friend CarolPattinson, who said she is really lovely andso slim you wouldn’t know she was havinga baby.”

Debbie Brown, 42, of Grimsby, askedhow 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 at8.45am.

She said: “I have taken the day off work.I think Kate is an ambassador for theRoyals and she is a lovely person.”

THE Duchess of Cambridge met peoplewho have strong links with the fishingindustry.

She was told about some of the fishingtrawlers that were lost at sea over theyears.

Bernard Webster, 59, from Brigg andoriginally from North Cotes, said: “I wasgiven permission to meet her and talkabout the heritage in this area.

“My father, Bernard Pratt, was on theLaforey trawler when it was lost at sea 59years ago.

“It is important for people to rememberthose who are no longer with us.

“I was very excited to get theopportunity to meet her. Grimsby is afishing town and was the main industry

here for a very long time.“It is great that the Duchess has

recognised that and hopefully the worldwill too now.”


THE Mayor of North EastLincolnshire, Councillor MikeBurton, met Kate after her tour ofthe centre.

“This has been a very specialday for Grimsby,” he said. “All thechildren have described it asawesome and it has been.

“I met her and went on a walkwith her outside the centre.

“I thought she was a verypleasant young lady and a delight;she could not have been morecharming.”

Mayoress Audrey Burton said: “Iwas a little bit nervous but wasmore excited than anything.

“I have met Princess Annebefore and that was also great.”

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SIX-YEAR-OLD Edith Gray has been a fan ofKate Middleton ever since her marriage toPrince William in 2011.

And her grandparents decided that theDuchess of Cambridge’s historic visit to Grimsbywas an opportunity too good to miss.

Florence and Michael Reah, of Legsby Avenue,Grimsby, brought their granddaughter to PeaksLane Fire Station for the big day.

Florence said: “It’s a great experience. Youhave got to take these opportunities because Ican’t see her coming again. We are fans of theroyals and Katedoes seem to becoming acrossas a friendlyperson andwilling tomeet people.”

Michaeladded: “Twopossiblefuturemonarchshave visited- Kate andher baby. Iliken Kate toPrincessAnne; shelikes to goout and meetthe public.”

HANDING the Duchess a posy of flowers is a memory theOxley family will not forget.

Eleven-year-old Evie, shivered with the cold and nervesas she handed Kate the flowers.

Her father, firefighter Peter Oxley, has myeloma, anincurable 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 Ireally enjoyed it.

“She told me I was very brave because of my dad beingpoorly, then she spoke to my dad and waved at my mum.

“It is tough at times but you have to be brave because ifyou are not, the person who is ill is not going to be braveeither.”

Pete and Natalie said they live to create happy familymemories.

Natalie, who was diagnosed with cancer six years ago,said: “No one knows what the future holds, so now isabout making happy memories.”

Pete added: “It was a privilege to have Evie representthe firefighters of Grimsby and a very proud moment forme and her mum.”


THIS young girl came toPeaks Lane Fire Stationhoping to see Cinderella –and saw the Duchess ofCambridge instead.

Jessica Wiseman, 3, ofScartho, joined thecrowds with hermumCatharineandgrandmotherValBrunson.

Catharine,29, said: “Sheloves princessesand she has beenvery excited. She thoughtCinderella was coming.

“We came to the firestation because my mum

lives round the corner andwe thought we would get abetter view.

“Kate is very elegant andfriendly.”

Val, of Filey Road,Grimsby, added: “It’s

really exciting. Itook Catharine

to seePrincessDiana whenshe visitedthe town, not

knowing thatall these years

later she wouldbe bringing her

daughter to see Kate.“It’s a happy occasion. I

think it’s an honour for thetown.”BIG MOMENT: From left, Regional Director North of England Jonathan Townsend,

chief executive Prince’s Trust Martina Milburn, Councillor Terry Walker.

FOUR-YEAR-OLD twinsFrancesca and FlorenceRobertson caught a glimpseof the future Queen frombehind the railings at PeaksLane Fire Station.

Proud mum Victoria Brown,34, of Scartho, said: “Theywanted to see the princess.We saw her get married onTV so they wanted to see hertoday. I think they wereexpecting a Cinderella figure.

“They have been really

excited. I have come for themreally so they can see thefuture Queen of Grimsby.

“It’s an honour for the townand it’s part of history. It willsomething nice for them tolook back on when they areolder.

“I’m not really a Royalistbut I do like Kate. I like herfashion. We got here at11.45am after they finishednursery and we brought apicnic along.”

SPECIAL MEMORY: Peter and Evie Oxley with the Princess.


MEDICAL students prepared a VictoriaSponge to celebrate the Duchess’s visit.

Although the group did not get thechance to offer the future Queen a slice ofcake, it didn’t dampen their enjoyment ofa historic day.

The group, who are studying at HullYork Medical School, are currently onplacement at the Diana, Princess OfWales Hospital.

Tim Brown, 26, said: “It’s brillianttiming. Kate is young, popular around theworld and a fellow St Andrew’s graduatelike myself!”

Laura Furness, 27, added: “We saw theQueen in York in the summer so wedecided we needed to see Kate here.”

And Harriet Crosby, 21, said: “Katebrings a lot of youth and a modernoutlook to the Royal family and we lovethat she shops on the high street.”

AT PEAKS Lane FireStation, hundreds ofpeople gathered toglimpse the Duchess.

Mary Cowley, 71, ofBursar Street,Cleethorpes, said: “I wentto the Royal weddingwith my daughter andgranddaughter, and weslept on the Mall.

“I am a big fan of theRoyal family. I like Katebecause she’s normal andvery good with people.

“She and William arefollowing in PrincessDiana’s footsteps. Whenthe Queen came for theSilver Jubilee, I took mydaughter to see her atGrimsby Town Hall. I puther a Brownies uniformon and picked someroses, and the Queenstopped to take theflowers.”

Her husband Bryan, 70,a former fisherman,added: “I think a lot ofthe royal family. Dianawas my favourite. Kate isa very nice person andshe will make a goodQueen, but we will neverbetter this Queen.

“The visit is great forthe town.”

Mavis Bolsover, 65, ofFarebrother Street,Grimsby, said: “I saw theQueen in Grimsby and Isaw Princess Anne at theLincolnshire Show. I wentto see Prince Charles atCleethorpes. For Kate tochoose Grimsby iswonderful.

“I hope she sees thatGrimsby is a happyplace.”

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“SHE is in an inspiration.”Those were the words of

young adults who have turnedtheir lives around thanks to thePrince’s Trust.

Kate put people at ease as shechatted to them about what thecharity – set up by herfather-in-law – has done forthem in Grimsby.

Sarah Hodgson, 27, and MattPettiford, 24, pictured below,have completed the 12-weekcourse.

Matt is now applying for jobsand Sarah works as afull-time-support worker forpeople with learning difficulties.

Matt said:“She asked all

about the course and what weare doing now. She wanted toknow about jobs in Grimsby andhow the Job Centre helped putus in touch with the charity.

“It makes it extra special thatshe is the daughter-in-law of thefather. It is an honour to haveher here. She is a genuineperson; she looks you in the eyeand shows an interest inpeople.”

Sarah added: “I don’t knowwhere I would be without thePrince’s Trust. It has given meconfidence.”

SPECIAL DUTY: Isobelle Laursen, 3, of Grimsby, gives the Duchess a posy.

THE Duchess told excitedpatients at St Andrew’sHospice that they will be“waiting a long time”before she is Queen.

Charming Kate met andtook the time to chat withpatients, including friends,Joan Riley, 82, and ClaireMoss-Smith, 86.

Joan said: “We told herwe were waiting for her tobecome Queen and she toldus we would be waiting along time!

“It is great to be able totell our grandchildren wegot to speak to her. She iswonderful and so caring.”

Peter Foot, 76, isrecovering from prostatecancer.

A true gentleman, he

stood to greet her, butseeing him struggle, Katetold him to sit.

Mr Foot said: “I stood upto bow to her as you shoulddo, but I cannot stand forvery long. She is brilliant.”

The Duchess also wishedSt Andrew’s Children’sHospice patients and staff ahappy 12th birthday.

After four poorly childrenand the staff made anunplanned visit to thestation, Kate veered off theRoyal visit schedule to askmore about the vital service.

Advanced nursingassistant Rebecca Rose said:“The children were veryexcited and happy. It issomething we will allremember.”

‘SHE ISBRILLIANT’:The PrincessgreetsClaireMoss-Smith,Joan Rileyand PeterFoot. UNPLANNED VISIT: Poorly children and hospice staff.

HONOUR: Finley Axcell, 6, ofSignhills Primary School, greetsthe Duchess.


DAVID Ross, the founder of the trustwhich runs Havelock Academy, saidyesterday would “raise the aspirations”of every student in the school.

Mr Ross personally greeted theDuchess when she arrived at theschool.

He believes the visit will teach thepupils that they are important – one ofthe core aims of schools run by theDavid Ross Education Trust.

Mr Ross said: “It’s a great day forGrimsby and will show all the pupilshere that they are valued – by theschool and everyone else.

“The visit was a great day forGrimsby and will give the studentsinspiration.

“The Duchess is a great role-modeland should make all the students thinkabout what they could achieve.”


A PRIMARY school pupil got a well-deservedreward for good behaviour when she handeda bunch of flowers to the Duchess.

As well as the crowds of Havelock studentseager to greet Kate, 140 students fromEdward Heneage Primary – also run by theDavid Ross Education Trust – lined the pathto the sports hall.

Among them was model student JorjaMcFarlane, 10, who handed the Duchess aposy as a reward for hard work.

Jorja said: “I always get on with my workand I never get in trouble so my teachers saidI could hand over the flowers.

“I was so excited that I wanted to jump upand down.”

Kiyanda Dalton, 9, added: “She talked tome on the way there and when she waswalking back on her way out, she gave me awave.”

EXCITEMENT BUILDS: Edward Heneage pupil Jorja McFarlane, 10, prepares topresent the Duchess with a posy.

THIS photography student will never washher hands again after Kate shook her hand.

Nirvanah Parker, 17, watched theDuchess speak to all of her colleaguesbefore she arrived at her exhibit – the laston the circuit.

Nirvanah thought she might be passed byuntil Kate dropped a tissue right in front ofher, leading to a slightly awkward moment.

She said: “I didn’t know whether to pickit up for her or if she would leave it butthen she bent down and breathed a sigh ofrelief.

“Then she said ‘I’m sorry, I nearly forgotyou’ and shook my hand – I’m never goingto wash it again.

“She is really interested in photographyand asked us about what cameras we usedand how we edit our pictures.

“I thought that she was really pretty,even more beautiful than I expected – butshe was really nice too.

“She made me feel really comfortableand she was very nice to all of us.”

FLYING THE FLAG: Hilda Dolby, 98, with hergreat-great-great-niece, Maymie Wraith, 5 months.

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AN EXCITED Havelock student was surprised to findherself appearing in the Italian media.

Phoebe Gough, 14, was part of a group performing theQueen classic Bohemian Rhapsody for the Duchess.

She was interviewed by a TV crew and was shocked todiscover her quotes reported by Italian paper Dal Mondoon 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 interviewhas got international attention.

“It’s something I can tell my children andgrandchildren about in the future.”

FORMER Havelock pupiland Cleethorpes MPMartin Vickers praisedthe royals for givingback to areas likeGrimsby with amuch-appreciated visit.

Mr Vickers said theRoyal Family haveproven their relationshipwith their subjects is “atwo-way street” aftergreeting the Duchess.

“This is one of themore deprived areas ofthe kingdom but the visitproves that it is just asimportant as anywhereelse to them,” he said.

“All you have to do islook at the faces in thecrowd to realise justhow much it means tothem.”

“I don’t remembergetting such a warmwelcome when I was apupil here,” he jokinglyadded.

TWELVE-YEAR-OLD student Luke Bradley was amongthe crowds waiting at Havelock Academy to see Kate.

He said: “This is a great opportunity to see theDuchess 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 andwaited around an hour.“We watched the Royal wedding too and we

really loved her dress.”

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A BUDDING painter got royal approval forher work.

Sixth former Jodi Edwards, 18, waspainting lilies in the corridor with anumber of other students when Katestopped to say hello.

Jodi said: “She shook all of our handsand complimented our work, saying sheliked the use of colours.

“I was surprised because she said thatshe always found art hard at school. Shelooked even better in person than shedoes on TV – she really was beautiful.

“I was so nervous beforehand but shemade me feel really comfortable.

“I never thought that a royal would visitour school.”

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‘It’s not every day that aprincess comes to Grimsby’


MESSAGES of goodwill for Kate pouredinto the Grimsby Telegraph officesthroughout her visit.

As well as www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk, ourTwitter feed, @thisisgrimsby, was floodedwith excited well-wishers.

Jonathan Byrne tweeted there’s “a realbuzz of excitement for the Duchess ofCambridge” and Hannah Colemanposted: “It’s not every day that a princesscomes to Grimsby. I’ve seen KateMiddleton just now.”

In a letter to the newsroom, MargaretMoorcroft, of Keelby, who waited to seeKate at the Fishing Heritage Centre, said:“I was so pleased, as a granddaughter ofa Grimsby trawler skipper, that JohnVincent 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 peacefollow you through, and bless you inwhatever you do.

Post your Kate photographs, videos andthoughts on www.thisisgrimsby.co.uktoday, or tag them on Twitter with @thisisgrimsby or using the hashtag #gykate

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WAVE OF APPROVAL: TheDuchess of Cambridge visitsPeaks Lane Fire Station,Grimsby. Picture: Abby Ruston

FLYING THE FLAG: Fans eagerly await the arrival of the Duchess, at Peaks Lane Fire Station.Picture: Ray Corke

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