01of 15Samir Hussein/WireImagePrince WilliamandKate Middletonkicked off theirsecond day of spreading Christmas cheer to military families!The royal couple touched down in Cyprus on Wednesday after arriving on an early morning flight from the U.K. via a Royal Air Force Voyager jet.
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Prince WilliamandKate Middletonkicked off theirsecond day of spreading Christmas cheer to military families!
The royal couple touched down in Cyprus on Wednesday after arriving on an early morning flight from the U.K. via a Royal Air Force Voyager jet.
02of 15Kate Middleton and Prince William.Samir Hussein/WireImageThe visit came just hours after the couple helpedQueen Elizabethentertain members of the diplomatic service at theannual white-tie holiday party at Buckingham Palace.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William.Samir Hussein/WireImage
The visit came just hours after the couple helpedQueen Elizabethentertain members of the diplomatic service at theannual white-tie holiday party at Buckingham Palace.
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Kate and William are greeted as they arrive at RAF Akrotiri on December 5.Jeff Spicer/Getty
Kate debuted the jacket in 2016 during the family’s trip to Canada – and she’s previously worn a navy version.
04of 15Jeff Spicer/GettyAt the sergeant’s mess, the couple will take part in a Christmas reception — and help deliver presents from families they entertained on Tuesday, when they welcomed around 200 people to Kensington Palace’s Orangeryfor a party for families of serving RAF members abroad at Christmas. Some of those families have relatives based at the RAF Akrotiri base on Cyprus, where William and Kate visited today.
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At the sergeant’s mess, the couple will take part in a Christmas reception — and help deliver presents from families they entertained on Tuesday, when they welcomed around 200 people to Kensington Palace’s Orangeryfor a party for families of serving RAF members abroad at Christmas. Some of those families have relatives based at the RAF Akrotiri base on Cyprus, where William and Kate visited today.
05of 15Kate and William in Cyprus.Jeff Spicer/GettyScott Stewart, a father of three and a communications specialist with No. 903 Expeditionary Air Wing, spoke to William and Kate as they visited an aircraft hanger on the base shortly after arriving.“Having William and Kate here is a massive boost for everyone here,” he said. “As a former serviceman himself, [William] spoke to us about how he understands it’s hard being away from our families.“Kate said how she thought time means so much, especially in the early years, so it’s great to have them recognize the sacrifices that we are all making here. I’m lucky enough to be going home for Christmas but many people won’t be.”
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Kate and William in Cyprus.Jeff Spicer/Getty
Scott Stewart, a father of three and a communications specialist with No. 903 Expeditionary Air Wing, spoke to William and Kate as they visited an aircraft hanger on the base shortly after arriving.
“Having William and Kate here is a massive boost for everyone here,” he said. “As a former serviceman himself, [William] spoke to us about how he understands it’s hard being away from our families.
“Kate said how she thought time means so much, especially in the early years, so it’s great to have them recognize the sacrifices that we are all making here. I’m lucky enough to be going home for Christmas but many people won’t be.”
06of 15Jeff Spicer/GettySpeaking to a group, Kate disclosed she had tried to show her older children, 5-year-old Prince George and 3-year-oldPrincess Charlotte, the festive treats laid out for military families at Kensington Palace when they arrived home from school and nursery yesterday afternoon — but they were too late.“We took the children down to where the party was but everything was gone,” she said. “They were so disappointed!”
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Speaking to a group, Kate disclosed she had tried to show her older children, 5-year-old Prince George and 3-year-oldPrincess Charlotte, the festive treats laid out for military families at Kensington Palace when they arrived home from school and nursery yesterday afternoon — but they were too late.
“We took the children down to where the party was but everything was gone,” she said. “They were so disappointed!”
07of 15Prince William and Kate Middleton at a Royal Air Force base in Cyprus on Dec. 5, 2018.Jeff Spicer/GettyStill, George was already looking forward to something else, William shared with a group of pilots.“I told George this morning we were going to see the pilots today, and he said, ‘If you see a helicopter, can you take a picture?'”
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Prince William and Kate Middleton at a Royal Air Force base in Cyprus on Dec. 5, 2018.Jeff Spicer/Getty
Still, George was already looking forward to something else, William shared with a group of pilots.
“I told George this morning we were going to see the pilots today, and he said, ‘If you see a helicopter, can you take a picture?'”
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09of 15Ian Vogler/WPA Pool/GettyKate also noted the sacrifices the troops were making during the holidays.“Some of the children really understood what their mums and dads are doing and missed you all,” she said. “I’m sorry that we couldn’t bring your families with us for Christmas.”
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Kate also noted the sacrifices the troops were making during the holidays.
“Some of the children really understood what their mums and dads are doing and missed you all,” she said. “I’m sorry that we couldn’t bring your families with us for Christmas.”
10of 15Jeff Spicer/GettyThe couple handed out gifts for personnel and later enjoyed tea and cakes with families living in the Cyprus military bases, asking children their names and ages and quizzing adults about life there.
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The couple handed out gifts for personnel and later enjoyed tea and cakes with families living in the Cyprus military bases, asking children their names and ages and quizzing adults about life there.
11of 15Jeff Spicer/Getty"Are any of you football fans?” William asked at one point. After a look from his wife, he conceded: “I’m sorry!““You’re not going to find an Aston Villa fan everywhere,” an amused Kate chided him before William declared, “I’ve found one already, actually.”
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“Are any of you football fans?” William asked at one point. After a look from his wife, he conceded: “I’m sorry!”
“You’re not going to find an Aston Villa fan everywhere,” an amused Kate chided him before William declared, “I’ve found one already, actually.”
12of 15Jeff Spicer/GettyKate appeared to enjoy meeting children from military families, bending down to accept a bouquet of flowers.
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Kate appeared to enjoy meeting children from military families, bending down to accept a bouquet of flowers.
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Spotting the bright yellow couches in the room, William teased the men to “keep the pizza off the sofas!” His wife playfully volleyed back, “You’re a nightmare with that!”
14of 15Ian Vogler/WPA Pool/GettyFormer Royal Air Force pilot William recalled the tokens he would use to make 15-minute calls home when he was serving time away.“FaceTime makes such a difference now,” he added.
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Former Royal Air Force pilot William recalled the tokens he would use to make 15-minute calls home when he was serving time away.
“FaceTime makes such a difference now,” he added.
15of 15Tim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockDuring a walkabout outside the Warrant Officers and Sergeants’ Mess, Kate chatted with well-wishers – and revealed that 7-month-old sonPrince Louisis already working on his royal wave.
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During a walkabout outside the Warrant Officers and Sergeants’ Mess, Kate chatted with well-wishers – and revealed that 7-month-old sonPrince Louisis already working on his royal wave.
source: people.com
