Princess of Wales greets crowds of well-wishers outside Harvard – and comforts emotional royal fan

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Everyone in Boston is so friendly! The Princess of Wales comforts an emotional royal fan as she waves to the crowd at Harvard

  • Kate, 40, greeted supporters outside Harvard University on Friday afternoon.
  • She comforted an emotional fan, telling him ‘don’t cry!’ and stop to chat
  • The clip, posted online, captures Kate praising those in Boston for being ‘so friendly’

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The Princess of Wales greeted her friendly welcome to Boston as she consoled emotional supporters outside Harvard University on Friday.

Kate Middleton, 40, visited the Center on the Developing Child in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on the third day of her US tour with Prince William.

Royalty made the trip for the Earthshot Prize – an event created by William in 2020, celebrating five people for their contributions to the environment.

But earlier in the day, Kate made a solo visit to nearby Harvard University, where she was greeted by hundreds of excited supporters.

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The Princess of Wales greeted her friendly welcome to Boston as she consoled emotional supporters outside Harvard University on Friday.

The Princess of Wales greeted her friendly welcome to Boston as she consoled emotional supporters outside Harvard University on Friday.

The Princess of Wales took the time to greet those who had waited in the cold to meet her, asking people their names before thanking them for their support.

In a clip from her tour posted to social media, Kate tells those hoping she’llso appreciate everyone who comes by to say hi…it means a lot.’

Kate then comforts an emotional supporter who says he’s studying British history, saying ‘don’t cry!’ before telling him, ‘Everyone in Boston has been so nice.’

She continues in line, thanking everyone for coming to meet her.

In the photo: Princess of Wales

In the photo: Princess of Wales

In the photo: Princess of Wales

In the photo: Princess of Wales

Kate Middleton, 40, visited the Center on the Developing Child in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on the third day of her US tour with Prince William.

The royals made the trip for the Earthshot Prize Awards, an event created by William in 2020, which celebrates five people for their contributions to the environment.

The royals made the trip for the Earthshot Prize Awards, an event created by William in 2020, which celebrates five people for their contributions to the environment.

The royals made the trip for the Earthshot Prize Awards, an event created by William in 2020, which celebrates five people for their contributions to the environment.

The mother-of-three looked elegant in a custom long-sleeved gown by Emilia Wickstead for the occasion, which she paired with black pumps and embellished gold hoop earrings by Daniella Draper.

The original gown costs $1,201 but doesn’t come with sleeves, so it looks like the Princess of Wales altered it.

Described as a “versatile dress that transitions effortlessly from office wear to event dressing with minimal effort” in its websitethe pencil dress features a ‘houndstooth print that accentuates the tailored fit of the piece’.

The Princess of Wales took the time to greet those who had waited in the cold to meet her, asking each person their name before thanking them for their support.

The Princess of Wales took the time to greet those who had waited in the cold to meet her, asking each person their name before thanking them for their support.

The Princess of Wales took the time to greet those who had waited in the cold to meet her, asking each person their name before thanking them for their support.

In the photo: Princess of Wales

In the photo: Princess of Wales

In the photo: Princess of Wales

In the photo: Princess of Wales

The mother-of-three looked elegant in a custom long-sleeved gown by Emilia Wickstead for the occasion, which she paired with black pumps and embellished gold hoop earrings by Daniella Draper.

Additionally, the mother-of-three carried a blue leather Mulberry bag, which is no longer available from the brand but currently sells online for $1,100.

Kate was all smiles as she entered the building, pausing to greet the hordes of supporters who had stood for hours in the cold to catch a glimpse of the Princess.

Later that day, Kate donned a rented dress from a brand called Solace London when she and Prince William attended the Earthshot Award ceremony in Boston.