Grimsby all set to welcome the Duchess of Cambridge
EXCITEMENT over today’s visit from the Duchess of Cambridge has spanned the generations – with more than 100 readers aged eight to almost 80 responding to our call to send their messages of support.
Even if you can't make it to see Kate in person, the Grimsby Telegraph will be covering everything so you don't miss out.
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Margaret Peacock from Keelby was first to arrive at the Fishing Heritage Centre ahead of the Duchess of Cambridge's visit. She was there at 6.45am with her chair and Grimsby Telegraph. Picture: Jon Corken
A breaking news edition will be produced today - available from 1.30pm - and updates will be posted on www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk as the Duchess makes her way through the town.
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We will also be live streaming video online and pupils at Macaulay Academy will be uploading pictures and stories from their visit to the website after the visit.
A special 16-page souvenir supplement will be free with your Grimsby Telegraph on Wednesday.
Click here to see a list of outlets where you'll be able to get hold of the Breaking News Edition
As well as welcoming the Princess to the town, as she arrived to tour the Fishing Heritage Centre, Peaks Lane fire station and Havelock Academy, scores of you wanted Kate to know about the difference she has made to your lives.
As well the touching message above from Tyler, Shane, Jo, Claire, David and Charlotte Ashford also wished the Royal couple “good luck” with the latest edition to their family.
Habibah Haque was also keen to congratulate the pair, adding: “I hope you have a tremendous day with us and please accept my best wishes on your pregnancy. Please visit us again soon!”
More of your messages, which will be passed to the Princess today, can be read here.
Editor's Comment
IT would seem that our new breed of Royals have seen fresh interest and hope injected into the future of our monarchy.
There have been dark days in the past – at the height of which the family’s popularity among the British public dipped to what was probably the lowest point in its recent history.
However what remained steadfast, even in those days, was the overall feeling among the majority of those in Britain that our Royal family is an institution that must remain. But in remaining it was clear that its members had to reflect a new attitude of modernism and have a genuine knowledge and awareness of how their actions were perceived by hard-working members of the British public.
Kate visiting Grimsby when the international spotlight is most definitely on her is one big way of showing, to the world, that our new Royals are committed to changing their focus.
This is a great town in many, many respects but certainly not the most glamorous – yet Kate will bring the world’s media here when she visits tomorrow.
For Havelock Academy to be treated to such an occasion is absolutely fantastic for all those involved – especially the pupils, who will undoubtedly get a massive boost from the fact that such a high profile Royal is visiting.
So congratulations Havelock and all who have met Kate today.
*What do you think of the visit?
Follow the editor on Twitter @michellelalor
4 Comments
by Malcolm_Ex
Tuesday, March 05 2013, 9:49AM
“If you're not a royalist, accamacca, perhaps you need to become a realist?
Rather than going to open Havelock school, Kate could go to Western School and officially close the Autistic children services?
Rather than going to the National Fishing Heritage Centre (which is awful) she could go and have look at the P.S Lincoln Castle? Oh no, she can't, it was allowed to sink.
At a time when the whole country, particularly in areas such as Grimsby (and the Heneage Ward) are being hit by massive cuts, does the tax payer really want to be funding these grand days out?”
by accamacca
Tuesday, March 05 2013, 9:25AM
“Im not a royalist, however i dont feel that people have to belittle a royal visit on this site. leave that sort of thing to the trolls.
Hoping the visit goes well.”
by Malcolm_Ex
Tuesday, March 05 2013, 9:07AM
“Wow-Whee! A real human being coming to Grimsby? Not only a human being, but one who is married to another human being!! Plus she's pregnant!! Now that's got to be rare?? Or why else would the GT be getting so worked up about the whole thing??
I'm sure the kids will remember today, simply because of the fuss being caused, but what on earth has Kate Middleton done for anybody? The sooner this country drops this fascination with people who, through sheer biological chance, live in such comfort and luxury that they are a world away from us (the people who pay for them).”
by susiesausage
Tuesday, March 05 2013, 8:47AM
“Oh dear, mind you don't get squashed with all those others!!!”