Prince William poses for selfies as Duchess of Cambridge beams on Poland tour
THE and Duchess of Cambridge were given a pop star's welcome in the Polish capital today when they went on a walkabout outside the presidential palace.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in Warsaw
As soon as the couple appeared people screamed with delight as they pressed flowers on Kate and leant forward for selfies.
“Come here please!” shouted a young woman holding a sign that also said “Come here please”.
Another read “We (heart) Kate and William”.
The couple were given their first experience of Poland’s enthusiasm for the British Royal Family when a group of children waved flags as they left the palace and Kate was presented with a bouquet of flowers.
But later outside the palace they saw the full extent of Warsaw’s royal fervour when they were greeted by a crowd well over a thousand strong.
The Duchess of Cambridge is very nice, she is beautiful
“The Duchess of Cambridge is very nice, she is beautiful,” said Patrycja Chelminska, 17, after talking to her.
“It was my dream to meet her. I am so happy.”
Magda Mordaka, 21, a student, said: “We are fans of the British monarchy. We have a Facebook group.
"We love her style, and her contact with people. We were waiting for this visit from the very beginning. What would she wear? Would she bring the children?
“We were telling her that she is beautiful and perfect, but she said it's not true - it's just the make-up.”
Sebastian Brodowski, 39, an accountant who lived in the UK for 15 years, said: “She is a stunning lady - she has got class. I really love her attitude. I believe that she will be the next Diana.”
Others, unfortunately, were left disappointed. One young man brought a copy of a biography of the Duchess and tried thrusting it towards Kate, but without success. “She cannot sign it!” he said, sadly.
The walkabout followed lunch at the palace with President Andrzej Duda and his wife Agata.
The couple showed William and Kate the gardens from a terrace at the back of the palace before taking them into an intimate lunch - just eight guests - in the White Room.