01of 16Neil P. Mockford/GettyPrince WilliamandKate Middletonheaded to a city in mourning on Wednesday.
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Prince WilliamandKate Middletonheaded to a city in mourning on Wednesday.
02of 16Neil P. Mockford/GettyThe couple visited Leicester in the English Midlands tomeet those grieving the recent death of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, chairman of the city’s beloved football club, who died along with four others in a helicopter crash last month.
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The couple visited Leicester in the English Midlands tomeet those grieving the recent death of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, chairman of the city’s beloved football club, who died along with four others in a helicopter crash last month.
03of 16Neil P. Mockford/GettyThe royal mother of three knelt down to lay a bouquet of flowers to a growing sea of floral tributes as well as scarves and club banners.
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The royal mother of three knelt down to lay a bouquet of flowers to a growing sea of floral tributes as well as scarves and club banners.
04of 16Neil P. Mockford/GettyThe white flowers were wrapped in blue, reflecting the team’s colors, with a wreath card that read, “To Vichai and all those who died in this terrible tragedy, you will be sorely missed. Our sincere condolences to the city of Leicester.”
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The white flowers were wrapped in blue, reflecting the team’s colors, with a wreath card that read, “To Vichai and all those who died in this terrible tragedy, you will be sorely missed. Our sincere condolences to the city of Leicester.”
05of 16Prince William and Kate Middleton.Neil P. Mockford/GettyIt was signed “William” and “Catherine.”
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Prince William and Kate Middleton.Neil P. Mockford/Getty
It was signed “William” and “Catherine.”
06of 16Prince William and Kate Middleton.Neil P. Mockford/GettyThe couple then bowed their heads in a moment of silence.
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The couple then bowed their heads in a moment of silence.
07of 16Prince William and Kate Middleton.Ray Tang/LNP/REX/Shutterstock
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Prince William and Kate Middleton.Ray Tang/LNP/REX/Shutterstock
08of 16Prince William and Kate Middleton.Ray Tang/LNP/REX/ShutterstockThey were then introduced to some of the players — Jamie Vardy, Wes Morgan, Kasper Schmeichal, Andy King, Harry Maguire and Ben Chilwell — and Claude Puel, the team manager. William looked solemn as he chatted to each player.
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They were then introduced to some of the players — Jamie Vardy, Wes Morgan, Kasper Schmeichal, Andy King, Harry Maguire and Ben Chilwell — and Claude Puel, the team manager. William looked solemn as he chatted to each player.
09of 16Prince William and Kate Middleton.Ray Tang/LNP/REX/ShutterstockThe prince also shared a warm moment with the Vice Chairman of the Club, putting a hand on his shoulder and telling the players, “You’re in very good hands.”
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The prince also shared a warm moment with the Vice Chairman of the Club, putting a hand on his shoulder and telling the players, “You’re in very good hands.”
10of 16ARTHUR EDWARDS/AFP/GettyBoth William and Kate knew Srivaddhanaprabha “and wanted to visit the city to recognize the warmth and compassion that the people of Leicester and fans of Leicester City Football Club have shown in reaction to the accident,” their office said in a statement.
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Both William and Kate knew Srivaddhanaprabha “and wanted to visit the city to recognize the warmth and compassion that the people of Leicester and fans of Leicester City Football Club have shown in reaction to the accident,” their office said in a statement.
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Kate Middleton on Nov. 28.PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty
12of 16Neil P. Mockford/GettyBoth William and Kate knew Srivaddhanaprabha “and wanted to visit the city to recognize the warmth and compassion that the people of Leicester and fans of Leicester City Football Club have shown in reaction to the accident,” their office said in a statement.
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14of 16Kate Middleton.Aaron Chown/PA Images/GettyShepulled her hair back into a ponytail, adorned with a velvet bow hair tie.
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Kate Middleton.Aaron Chown/PA Images/Getty
Shepulled her hair back into a ponytail, adorned with a velvet bow hair tie.
15of 16Neil P. Mockford/GettyAfter their first stop, William and Kate were set to visit the University of Leicester to hear about some of the educational programs that Leicester City Football Club has supported — including a $1.25 million donation from Srivaddhanaprabha to fund medical research and training.
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After their first stop, William and Kate were set to visit the University of Leicester to hear about some of the educational programs that Leicester City Football Club has supported — including a $1.25 million donation from Srivaddhanaprabha to fund medical research and training.
16of 16Neil P. Mockford/GettyThey were also scheduled to meet the university’s centenary scholars, a program created in tandem with the 100th anniversary of a fund established as a living memorial to those who fought and made sacrifices in WWI.
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They were also scheduled to meet the university’s centenary scholars, a program created in tandem with the 100th anniversary of a fund established as a living memorial to those who fought and made sacrifices in WWI.
source: people.com
