Kate gets a cuddle from young royal fan who refuses to let go

A young fan hugged the Princess of Wales during a meet-and-greet outside Oriel Davies gallery in Newtown and gave her a handmade necklace, which Kate accepted and wore. The visit forms part of engagements in Wales ahead of St David's Day that highlight local community projects and children’s wellbeing.

The Princess of Wales and Prince William carried out engagements in Wales ahead of St David's Day, visiting community projects and galleries in Powys. Outside the Oriel Davies gallery in Newtown a young girl hugged the Princess during a public meet-and-greet and presented a homemade necklace, which Kate wore. The couple visited local hubs that support creativity, wellbeing and volunteering in the area. Key details: - Location: Oriel Davies gallery in Newtown, Powys, during a series of engagements ahead of St David's Day. - A young fan wrapped her arms around the Princess of Wales during a meet-and-greet and buried her face into the Princess's coat. - The child gifted a homemade necklace, and the Princess accepted and wore it immediately. - The visits included the Hanging Gardens and Hafan Yr Afon, spaces focused on community resilience, arts, and volunteering. - The gallery project was funded by the Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award, which supports the wellbeing of children and young people. Summary: The encounter was a warm, informal moment amid a day focused on community, arts and youth wellbeing in Powys. The Prince and Princess continued to meet volunteers and local groups, with planned events at Hafan Yr Afon and community activities supported by PAVO and Open Newtown.