today, i met prince william! well, ok, we didn't actually "meet" - more like my eyes met his forehead over the crowds of people. but it was still exciting! he was here with kate as the patron for the university's fundraising efforts as part of it's 600th birthday. kendall and i strolled over to st. salvator's quad after music class this morning and joined the thousands of people waiting to catch a glimpse of the royal couple. neither of us brought a camera but we did have the two largest strollers on north street (which isn't a good thing in a crazy sea of people). we didn't really know what was going on (no one did) and two hours had passed until His Royal Highness graced us with his presence, but oh were we ever graced! hahah jk... Kendall and I were actually more interested in seeing her which we (kinda) did. although they were only about 30 feet in front of us, it was hard to really see anything through all the cameramen, news crews and crazy people! but we caught glimpses of her bright red suit. it was neat how the ceremony was transmitted over loudspeakers so everyone in the streets could hear. will gave a short address which the crowd just ate up - roars of laughter at anything remotely funny, and wild cheers when they first exited the ceremony and we all caught our first glimpse. the bagpipes played during their procession, the planes soared and the royal flag waved high up in the bell tower. i really wish i had pictures, they would've been great. oh well. i met the prince.
three cheers for will & kate!!!
(and st. andrews university.)
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I can just imagine the Scottish pageantry and excitement as Wills and Kate came calling on St. Andrews! It was kind of then to postpone their visit till after we left so that we had the town more to ourselves! Loved being with you!!! Thanks for being such great hosts!!!
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