Kate Middleton reveals Prince Louis’ new words

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has revealed more details of how “little Louis” is growing up and the new words he is using as he continues to talk.

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Wearing the spirit of Christmas in a red puffer jacket and green jumper Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has shared more private details of how her son, Louis, is growing up.

“He wants to come everywhere with me,” she told a Daily Mail reporter during a visit to Peterley Manor Farm in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.

🎄The Duchess of Cambridge joins children supported by @family_action as they pick Christmas trees @Peterleyfarm.

HRH has become Royal Patron of @family_action ➡️https://t.co/VE8nA2cWCG pic.twitter.com/wf6GBIylob

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 4, 2019

The visit – where she joined children and families for Christmas activities – marked her taking on the Family Action patronage from the Queen, who held it for more than 65 years after receiving it from Queen Mary in 1953.

Her Majesty The Queen has passed the patronage to The Duchess having held the role for over 65 years. Her Majesty took the patronage over from Queen Mary in 1953.
@family_action was founded in 1869 to help families in difficulty by giving them practical help and support. pic.twitter.com/wQkYygrk9m

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 4, 2019

During the visit, the Duchess revealed her sweet-faced Prince, aged 18 months, had also become more confident in using his words.

Commenting on a boy she was with, who was raising his hand to get her attention, the Duchess stroked his cheek and said he reminded her of “little Louis”.

“He keeps saying: ‘Me, me, me and he wants to come everywhere with me.’ Sweet!,” she said.

Inside the farm’s Elves Enchanted Forest Kate laughed at one boy who held his hand up to get her attention, saying: ‘Me, me.’
Kate stroked his cheek and said: “You remind me of my little Louis, he keeps saying: “Me, me, me and he wants to come everywhere with me.” Sweet! https://t.co/UJC5kX8XaN

— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) December 4, 2019

The Duchess’ comments were made while she stood in the farm’s Elves Enchanted Forest, where she helped children make Christmas decorations, prepare eco-friendly reindeer food and post letters to Santa.

The group then went on to pretend feed wooden reindeers and choose Christmas trees, with the children placing a ribbon on their favourite.

The Duchess of Cambridge with children at the Family Action event. Picture: Jonathan Brady/AP

The Duchess of Cambridge (second left) talking to service users who are supported by the Family Action charity. Picture: Jonathan Brady/Getty

Royal fans were deeply humbled by the Duchess’ overnight exchange, with many taking to social media to comment on the occasion.

Sally Smith tweeted: “Lovely – she is such a natural Mother – kids just gravitate to her.”

Another, going by the username King In The North, said: “We miss boss baby Prince Louis! Looking forward to the Cambridges Christmas Card this year.”

To mark her new patronage of @family_action, The Duchess visited a Christmas tree farm in Buckinghamshire to join families and and children who are supported by the charity. pic.twitter.com/fRVFoycDfr

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 4, 2019

The Duchess’ visit occurred while Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, met with Omani scientists to learn about how the UK is supporting Oman aquaculture and fisheries to become more sustainable.

The Duke of Cambridge joined a group of local fishermen alongside traditional fishing skiffs on the beach to hear about how they fish, the challenges to sustainability, and actions being taken to conserve Oman’s marine environment. #RoyalVisitOman pic.twitter.com/K3Qjtl6yDd

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 4, 2019

It also came just after she attended the NATO reception, where she and other members of the Royal family welcomed leaders to Buckingham Palace ahead of the summit in London.

Multiple leaders including French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Angela Merkel were present to celebrate 70 years of the alliance.

The Duchess mingled with Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was caught on video ridiculing US President Donald Trump for holding lengthy press conferences.

Trump hit back at Trudeau, calling him “two-faced” and stormed out of the NATO summit early after pushing other leaders to increase their defence spending.

In the video, where he was standing with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Princess Anne, Trudeau can be heard referencing Trump’s long, unscheduled question-and-answer session with journalists earlier in the day.

“He was late because he takes a 40-minute press conference off the top,” he said.

“You just watched his team’s jaws drop to the floor.”

Trump was not mentioned by name during the exchange.

Originally published as Kate Middleton reveals Prince Louis’ new words