Her royal hugness! Kate gets a cuddle from an adorable young royal fan who doesn’t want to let go of the Princess on visit to Wales

An adorable young fan of the Princess of Wales rushed to cuddle her during a meet-and-greet outside a Welsh art gallery – but wasn’t so quick to let go.

Kate, 44, and Prince William, 43, are carrying out a series of engagements in Wales today ahead of St David’s Day.

As they greeted members of the public, a little girl wrapped her arms around the Princess as photos showed her burying her face inside Kate’s coat in a sweet moment.

Kate was later photographed crouching low to accept bouquets from a group of children gathered outside the Oriel Davies gallery in Newtown.

Kate and William were visiting a project funded by the Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award, focused on supporting the well-being of children and young people in the local area.

In a sweet surprise for the Princess, a young girl gifted her a homemade necklace made during the art workshop, as a delighted Kate insisted on wearing it immediately.

The pair shared a laugh as Kate moved her hair to one side, so that the necklace could be properly fastened.

It comes as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continued their pseudo-royal tour of Jordan, carrying out a series of humanitarian visits to charity organisations in the capital, Amman.

However, it appears Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were snubbed by the King and Crown Prince of Jordan, as a source told the Daily Mail: ‘There is no meetingscheduled between the Duke and Duchess [of Sussex] and the Jordanian Royal Family.’

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An adorable young fan of the Princess of Wales rushed to cuddle her during a meet-and-greet outside a Welsh art gallery – but wasn’t so quick to let go

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As they greeted members of the public, a little girl wrapped her arms around the Princess as photos showed her burying her face inside Kate’s coat in a sweet moment

The Princess of Wales demonstrated her thrifty approach to dressing by re-wearing an Alexander McQueen coat today as she joined Prince William at a Welsh community event for their first engagement of the day.

Kate, 44, teamed the stylish burgundy number with her merlot Gianvito Rossi leather boots, both of which she wore in 2024 during the Qatar state visit, as well as her matching ME+EM pussy bow blouse  and her £570 CO pleated midi skirt.

Adding a touch of glitz to her colour-coordinated ensemble, the mother-of-three sported her £1,600 Kiki McDonough Citrine Cushion Drop earrings.

She finished the look with a daffodil pin on one of the lapels of her coat, honouring Wales’ primary symbol, which is worn on St David’s Day, the annual celebration that commemorates the patron saint of the nation.

Kate and William travelled to Powys, the county with the most volunteers per capita in the UK, today to celebrate community ahead of the March 1 commemoration.

Their first stop was the Hanging Gardens, a space dedicated to nurturing community resilience and creativity in Llanidloes and its surrounding area.

The Hanging Gardens provides a vibrant hub for sustainable living, artistic expression, and shared experiences through their café, performing arts centre, indoor market, community garden, kitchens and workshops.

Kate and William met with volunteers who keep the centre running and participated in some of their unique workshops and activities, including preparations for St David’s Day.

Looking effortlessly elegant in her statement coat, the Princess chatted to members of the public and watched a choir during the visit.

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A toddler flashes a sweet smile as she poses for a photo alongside the Princess of Wales

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Despite the downpour, members of the public gathered in large crowds as Kate is seen accepting a handwritten letter from a fan

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The Princess of Wales crouched to meet children as she accepted bouquets

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During a visit to the Oriel Davies art gallery in Newtown, a young fan gifted Kate a handmade necklace as the delighted future Queen insisted on wearing it immediately

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They shared a laugh as Kate lifted her long hair so her adoring fan could fasten the necklace

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The Princess of Wales shelters from rain under a umbrella whilst meeting members of the public

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For their first outing of the day, the royal couple visited the Hanging Gardens, a space dedicated to nurturing community resilience and creativity in Llanidloes and its surrounding area

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The Princess of Wales meeting members of the public during her visit to Wales

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The Princess of Wales shelters from rain under a umbrella whilst meeting members of the public

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Kate and William then visited Oriel Davies, a public contemporary art gallery based in Newtown, rural Powys, to see a project funded by the Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award

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Adding a touch of glitz to her colour coordinating ensemble, the mother-of-three sported her £1,600 Kiki McDonough Citrine Cushion Drop earrings

Kate and William then visited Oriel Davies, a public contemporary art gallery based in Newtown, rural Powys, to see a project funded by the Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award.

They learned how regular creative workshops led by artist Nicky Arscott encourage social connections and build confidence among young people, through connection to nature and a celebration of cultures and community cohesion.

Following this, they visited a local Welsh learners group, in the Gallery Café practicing their Welsh.

They’ll then visit Hafan Yr Afon, a hub for culture, community, and heritage located in Newtown, Powys, and run by Open Newtown, a community land trust and social enterprise, which also manages 100 acres of local parklands.

The Prince and Princess will attend a celebration of volunteer groups and community champions in Powys, which will be held at Hafan Yr Afon, supported by PAVO and Open Newtown.

They will meet with a range of volunteers and community groups across the region, including youth, sustainability, arts and wellbeing.

The event will be curated by PAVO – the Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations, whose mission is ‘Helping Organisations; Improving People’s Lives’, supporting the voluntary and community sector and volunteering across Powys.

This vibrant space at Hafan Yr Afon has been developed to serve as a community centre promoting sustainability and local engagement. It includes facilities such as meeting rooms, event spaces, and a café, providing an inclusive environment for various community activities and functions.

The centre aims to encourage local participation and foster connections within the community, making it an integral part of Newtown’s cultural landscape.