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The Princess of Wales joined parents in making Hokey Cokey as she visited Cornwall today with the Prince of Wales on his first official visit to the county since taking up his new roles.
William, 40, and Kate, 41, visited the port city of Falmouth on Thursday to learn about the area’s heritage at the Cornish National Maritime Museum before visiting a community centre.
Kate, a mother of three, joined in the nursery rhyme with staff, parents and children at the Dracaena Center in Falmouth.
Dressed in a deep red turtleneck knit dress, the Duchess of Cornwall got involved singing and dancing to the familiar tune in a circle surrounded by two young children.
The Princess of Wales joined the Hokey Cokey on her first official visit to Cornwall since assuming the title of Duchess of Cornwall.
Located between Falmouth and Penryn, the center serves both towns and the surrounding rural area. It has been in operation since 2008 and supports around 10,000 people a year.
Through services including family and youth support, children’s activities, legal advice, sports and fitness, and community feeding programs, the center aims to empower people, promote equal opportunities, and build a stronger community.
During their visit, Kate and William spent time in a session for local mothers and their young children, hearing how the Dracaena Center has supported them as parents and promoted their children’s development through play and creativity.
Kate not only got the chance to sing and dance, but also joined her husband and the locals in a game of table tennis.
During her visit, the royal visited a group of young people taking part in the Young and Talented Cornwall programme, which provides financial support to help young people in Cornwall reach their potential.
They also spent time with St Petrocs, a local homeless charity that works with people experiencing difficulties in Cornwall.
The royal couple began their day at the Cornish National Maritime Museum, where they visited the museum workshop and assisted those working on the renovation of the Kiwi, a 14-foot sailing dinghy that was presented to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as a wedding gift from the Royal New Zealand Navy.
The Princess of Wales seemed particularly excited to see her former high school teacher Jim Embury, who is now a museum volunteer, and greeted him with a hug.
Kate, a mother of three, was seen at the Dracaena Centre, in Falmouth, joining in the nursery rhyme with staff, parents and children.
Kate was photographed joining staff, parents and children for the Hokey Cokey song, in a large circle around two young children.
The Princess of Wales wore a deep red woven gown with a turtleneck as she joined the ball at the community center.
The Duchess of Cornwall is here beaming as she sings along with Hokey Cokey at the Dracaena Center in Falmouth.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall while in Cornwall, play table tennis during a visit to the Dracaena Center in Cornwall
The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Cornwall while in Cornwall, during a visit to the Dracaena Center in Cornwall, to learn about the wide range of support and services the organization provides to local people.
This was the couple’s first official visit to the duchy since they assumed the roles of Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.
The Princess of Wales seemed particularly excited to see her former high school teacher Jim Embury, who is now a museum volunteer, and greeted him with a hug.
The royal couple began their day at the Cornwall National Maritime Museum, where they visited the museum’s workshop and helped those working on the Kiwi’s renovation.
It is the first time the Duke and Duchess have visited Cornwall together since assuming their new royal titles.
In November, William made his first official visit to Cornwall since taking up his new role, meeting staff, volunteers and youth at Newquay Orchard, which offers environmental education, job training and community events.
William became the heir apparent, and known as the Prince of Wales, after the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and his father Charles’ accession to the throne.
He also inherited the title of Duke of Cornwall and is now the Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge. Kate is now known as the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge.