One of the reasons I love living in Oxford is that there are always unexpected and delightful surprises. Today's surprise was a visit from Prince William.
He came without Kate due to the fact that she is suffering from acute morning sickness and just announced her pregnancy to the media this morning. It is all over the news here! Nine months of baby madness to come.
The occasion of William's visit was the official opening of the new Dickson Poon University of Oxford China Center at St. Hugh's College. The official greeter was lovely 5-year-old Bethlily Barton who had a bunch of flowers for William and a stuffed animal for Prince George.
William was both taller and leaner than I expected. He was also as gracious as could be and tried to make sure everyone there had a wave or a smile or a handshake.
It was over in a flash -- William was whisked inside the college and the crowds disbursed. As I walked away, the conversations I overheard were not about William or his visit here -- they were all about the new baby to come.
Congratulations, William and Kate!
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