Kate and Wills looking forward to first Christmas as family of four as Duchess reveals Princess Charlotte is getting used to her 'noisy' big brother George 

  • Prince George is starting to talk about Christmas, Kate today revealed
  • Princess Charlotte, meanwhile, is 'getting on well' with 'noisy' brother
  • Duke and Duchess visited men's mental health support group in Wales
  • They were given knitted woollen sheep as gift for each of their children
  • Earlier, they viewed a photography project run by local branch of Mind
  • Today's Denbigh visit concluded the royal couple's tour of North Wales 

Prince George is starting to talk about Christmas and Princess Charlotte is getting on well with her 'noisy' big brother, the Duchess of Cambridge today revealed.

Asked about her plans for Christmas during a visit to a men's mental health support group, Kate replied: 'I haven't started yet, but George will be starting to talk about Christmas soon.'

Asked about her two-year-old son and six-month-old daughter, she added: 'They are doing really well, thanks. Charlotte is getting bigger and getting on well with her noisy big brother.'

In good spirits: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are pictured sharing a laugh with men from the Vale of Clwyd Mind Men's Shed project in Denbigh this afternoon as they conclude their tour of North Wales

In good spirits: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are pictured sharing a laugh with men from the Vale of Clwyd Mind Men's Shed project in Denbigh this afternoon as they conclude their tour of North Wales

Future king and father: William greets a little girl as he arrives at the mental health support group's building

Future king and father: William greets a little girl as he arrives at the mental health support group's building

A warm welcome: Asked about her plans for Christmas, Kate replied: 'I haven't started yet, but George will be starting to talk about Christmas soon.' Above, Kate and William shake hands with men from the project

A warm welcome: Asked about her plans for Christmas, Kate replied: 'I haven't started yet, but George will be starting to talk about Christmas soon.' Above, Kate and William shake hands with men from the project

Windy day: The Duchess smiles as she steps out in Denbigh, with her hair blowing behind her in the wind

Windy day: The Duchess smiles as she steps out in Denbigh, with her hair blowing behind her in the wind

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The Duchess was also asked about her toddler son and baby daughter (pictured together)
She replied: 'They are doing really well, thanks. Charlotte is getting bigger and getting on well with her noisy big brother'

Close: Asked about her toddler son and baby daughter (pictured together, left), the Duchess (right) said: 'They are doing really well, thanks. Charlotte is getting bigger and getting on well with her noisy big brother'

Kate, who was accompanied on the visit by husband William, was handed a gift of a knitted woollen sheep for each of their children – one with a blue ribbon for George and one in pink for Charlotte.

As the couple chatted to members of the Men's Sheds movement over tea and cake, William said: 'I have been looking at Welsh cakes all day, I think now I can probably have one.'

Earlier, Kate giggled as she was kissed on the hand by Alan Maddocks, 71, from St Asaph, while she and the Duke toured the Vale of Clwyd Mind Men's Shed project in Denbigh, North Wales.

She told the pensioner, 'You're so talented,' after he showed her a basket of homemade produce including jam, Welsh cakes, and Bara Brith – a sweet loaf.

Mr Maddocks, who joined the group a year ago after being widowed, also showed the royal couple a selection of wooden bowls and goblets he had made on a lathe during sessions at the centre.

As William admired his work, he joked: 'Do you want to take something home for your grandma?'  

Meeting members: Kate, who was accompanied on the visit by husband William, was handed a gift of a knitted woollen sheep for each of their children – one with a blue ribbon for George and one in pink for Charlotte

Meeting members: Kate, who was accompanied on the visit by husband William, was handed a gift of a knitted woollen sheep for each of their children – one with a blue ribbon for George and one in pink for Charlotte

Giggly: Earlier, Kate giggled as she was kissed on the hand by a member of the mental health support group

Giggly: Earlier, Kate giggled as she was kissed on the hand by a member of the mental health support group

Royal meeting: As the couple chatted to members over tea and cake, William (pictured greeting some of the men this afternoon) said: 'I have been looking at Welsh cakes all day, I think now I can probably have one'

Royal meeting: As the couple chatted to members over tea and cake, William (pictured greeting some of the men this afternoon) said: 'I have been looking at Welsh cakes all day, I think now I can probably have one'

The Duchess was spotted carrying several bouquets of flowers as she arrived in Denbigh for the visit
The Duchess was spotted carrying several bouquets of flowers as she arrived in Denbigh for the visit

Gifts: The Duchess was spotted carrying several bouquets of flowers as she arrived in Denbigh for the visit

Family: Kate and William (pictured with their children) are looking forward to Christmas as a family of four

Family: Kate and William (pictured with their children) are looking forward to Christmas as a family of four

The Duke replied: 'Well we have got lots of Christmas gifts to give out, so maybe.' 

Speaking afterwards, Mr Maddocks said: 'It means everything to us having the kids here today.

'There is so much excitement.'

William and Kate were also shown a peace garden where members of the group get together to talk through their problems.

William joked: 'It must be a bit chilly sharing your stories out here at this time of year – it's alright in the summer.'

The couple then met members working on the centre's allotment and a new sensory garden, before heading into Trefeirin House, which was once a social club for staff at the nearby North Wales Hospital – an former mental asylum. 

Smiling: The couple met members working on the centre's allotment and a new sensory garden, before heading into Trefeirin House, which was once a social club for staff at the nearby North Wales Hospital

Smiling: The couple met members working on the centre's allotment and a new sensory garden, before heading into Trefeirin House, which was once a social club for staff at the nearby North Wales Hospital

Tour: Earlier, William and Kate viewed a photography project run by the local branch of mental health charity Mind. Above, the royal couple are pictured laughing as they arrive at the branch in windy and rainy conditions

Tour: Earlier, William and Kate viewed a photography project run by the local branch of mental health charity Mind. Above, the royal couple are pictured laughing as they arrive at the branch in windy and rainy conditions

CEO: The photography project has been designed to give young people a voice to talk about their experiences and challenges of living with mental health problems. Above, the couple meet Mind CEO Paul Farmer

CEO: The photography project has been designed to give young people a voice to talk about their experiences and challenges of living with mental health problems. Above, the couple meet Mind CEO Paul Farmer

Listening closely: William and Kate are seen listening to Sara Moseley, of Mind, speak during their official visit

Listening closely: William and Kate are seen listening to Sara Moseley, of Mind, speak during their official visit

Project: Paul Farmer, chief executive of Mind, thanked to the Cambridges for recognising the 'incredible work' carried out across North Wales to help and empower people who experience mental health problems

Project: Paul Farmer, chief executive of Mind, thanked to the Cambridges for recognising the 'incredible work' carried out across North Wales to help and empower people who experience mental health problems

'Raising its profile': He said: 'We know your support and continuous support over the last few months has really raised that profile on this important issue.' Above, William chats with people at the Mind branch

'Raising its profile': He said: 'We know your support and continuous support over the last few months has really raised that profile on this important issue.' Above, William chats with people at the Mind branch

The building now houses therapeutic art and music activities to help people in the community overcome their mental health problems. 

As William and Kate walked in, the Musical Meatballs in Mind choir sang the Cyndi Lauper hit True Colours and the couple stood and listened before applauding their efforts.

They also watched a performance with dance of the song Mad World before hearing from Mind CEO Paul Farmer about the importance of the centre for the community.

He said: 'Every day in the UK 13 men take their own life. We have seen here the power of friendship and shared understanding and being able to bring people together.'

Speaking afterwards, he praised William and Kate, saying: 'They are shining a light on the millions of people who experience mental health problems and people who are struggling to get the right kind of support.' 

Kind gesture:  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are seen receiving a bouquet of flowers during the visit

Kind gesture:  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are seen receiving a bouquet of flowers during the visit

Applause: Kate and William listened to the Musical Meatballs in Mind choir sing the Cyndi Lauper hit True Colours before applauding their efforts. They also watched a performance with dance of the song Mad World

Applause: Kate and William listened to the Musical Meatballs in Mind choir sing the Cyndi Lauper hit True Colours before applauding their efforts. They also watched a performance with dance of the song Mad World

Discussing the artwork: Mr Farmer said: 'Every day in the UK 13 men take their own life. We have seen here the power of friendship and shared understanding and being able to bring people together'

Discussing the artwork: Mr Farmer said: 'Every day in the UK 13 men take their own life. We have seen here the power of friendship and shared understanding and being able to bring people together'

Exchanging words: William and Kate's visit to the Vale of Clwyd Mind Men's Sheds movement and the Mind branch concluded their tour of North Wales, where they previously lived at their Anglesey home

Exchanging words: William and Kate's visit to the Vale of Clwyd Mind Men's Sheds movement and the Mind branch concluded their tour of North Wales, where they previously lived at their Anglesey home

The Vale of Clwyd Mind Men's Sheds movement aims to provide a friendly, inclusive environment in which men can come together to socialise and undertake a range of practical activities reflecting their interests and skills

The Vale of Clwyd Mind Men's Sheds movement aims to provide a friendly, inclusive environment in which men can come together to socialise and undertake a range of practical activities reflecting their interests and skills

The Vale of Clwyd Mind Men's Sheds movement aims to provide a friendly, inclusive environment in which men can come together to socialise and undertake a range of practical activities reflecting their interests and skills. 

The movement is now widely acknowledged as playing a crucial role in maintaining the mental health and wellbeing of a potentially vulnerable section of the population.

The Denbigh Men's Shed group was established in September 2014.

It now has more than 65 members aged 30 to 93.

Programmes include furniture renovation for use in a nearby community café and a local community garden, the regeneration of local space to create a vegetable plot, and local ground clearing and maintenance.

Sporty: Also today, the Duchess ascended a climbing wall during a visit to the Towers Residential Outdoor Education Centrein Capel Curig. The Towers is an outdoor education centre run by Wolverhampton Council

Sporty: Also today, the Duchess ascended a climbing wall during a visit to the Towers Residential Outdoor Education Centrein Capel Curig. The Towers is an outdoor education centre run by Wolverhampton Council

Up she goes! Kate displayed her athletic prowess as she pulled her weight up the climbing wall earlier today

Up she goes! Kate displayed her athletic prowess as she pulled her weight up the climbing wall earlier today

The sporty Duchess donned a red jacket, tight leggings, brown boots and a helmet as she strapped up to take part - and certainly seemed to be enjoying herself
Kate, 33, who was athletic at school proved she's a good sport

Enjoying herself: The sporty Duchess donned a red jacket, tight leggings, brown boots and a helmet as she strapped up to take part - and seemed to be enjoying herself

A young fan: While they were in Caernafon, the royal couple also dropped in to the GISDA charity. Above, Kate receives flowers from three-year-old Theo Hayward as she and William leave the centre

A young fan: While they were in Caernafon, the royal couple also dropped in to the GISDA charity. Above, Kate receives flowers from three-year-old Theo Hayward as she and William leave the centre

Big turnout: Youth homelessness is an issue that the Duke of Cambridge is particularly close to through his longstanding patronage of charity Centrepoint. Above, the royal couple greet wellwishers outside the charity

Big turnout: Youth homelessness is an issue that the Duke of Cambridge is particularly close to through his longstanding patronage of charity Centrepoint. Above, the royal couple greet wellwishers outside the charity

The weekly meetings provide a safe and supportive environment for men to come together, encouraging social participation and peer-support. In turn, their activities directly benefit the local community and boost participants' sense of self-worth and esteem.

William and Kate's visit to the Vale of Clwyd Mind Men's Sheds movement concluded their tour of North Wales, where they previously lived at their Anglesey home.

 

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