Prince William, Kate return to alma mater
Associated Press
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland
They met here. They fell in love here. And when Prince William and Kate Middleton returned to their college town, they were again embraced by residents who defended their privacy.
Thousands lined the cobblestone streets of St. Andrews in Scotland on Friday, in hope of catching a glimpse of the royal couple. Well-wishers of all ages and nationalities stood six deep in some spots, stretching out flowers and hands — hoping that a bit of the royal stardust would rub off.
Mhari Cowan, 19, a Scottish student from Troon who spoke to Middleton, beamed after her royal encounter.
“I just spoke to Kate Middleton!” she said. “She shook my hand and I asked her if William would like to wear a kilt to the wedding. She said she didn’t think so.”
The couple, who will wed April 29 at London’s Westminster Abbey, traveled to St. Andrews to help their alma mater kick off a two-year celebration of its 600th anniversary. It was their third public appearance since announcing their engagement in November.
The two met in St. Andrews as students. They were initially just friends, but an on-again, off-again romance bloomed, developing into the full blown love affair that has captivated a nation.