Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Wales Online
Wales Online
National
Katie Hoggan

The note which stopped Prince William and Kate in their tracks at a baby bank

A note given to mums at a baby bank in Swansea stopped Prince William and Princess Kate in their tracks on their royal visit yesterday (Tuesday). In their first appearance in the country since they were given the title of Prince and Princess of Wales, the royal couple visited St Thomas Church in Swansea and met with well-wishers both inside and outside.

The church, which is a community hub providing food, facilities for homeless people, a not-for-profit café and a community training kitchen, is the home of the Swansea Baby Basics scheme. The volunteer-led project supports vulnerable families living in Swansea and sends clothing, toiletries and other essentials to parents. You can get more Swansea news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.

Read more : 'No plans' for huge Prince of Wales investiture as William and Kate pledge to 'deepen trust'

Kate and William in conversation with a mum, daughter and nurses at the Swansea Baby Basics Bank (Molly Dowrick)
This was the royal couple's first trip to Wales as Prince and Princess (John Myers)
The Prince said the note was "very nice" and "would go a long way" for mothers using the baby bank. (Molly Dowrick/ WalesOnline)

On their visit to the church, the royal couple met with members of the church congregation and praised volunteers for their service to the community. The Prince and Princess also chatted to a mother and daughter and nurses at the Swansea Baby Basics baby bank. Click here for our live coverage of the Prince and Princess of Wales' visit.

The Princess was seen smiling as she met Charlotte Bunting, aged two, who was dressed in Welsh national costume and she listened intently as volunteers discussed the work being done at the project. You can read more stories about Swansea here.

The Princess of Wales meets Charlotte Bunting, aged two, dressed in the Welsh national costume, during a visit to St Thomas Church, in Swansea (John Myers)
The Princess listened intently to volunteers from the Swansea baby bank (Geoff Pugh/Daily Telegraph/PA Wire)
The note which stopped the royal pair in their tracks (Molly Dowrick/ WalesOnline)

When the royal couple went back to chat to volunteers from the baby bank after speaking to members of the congregation, a volunteer told Prince William about a special note that is given to all mums who visit the baby bank. The note, addressed to one mum, which was shown to the Royal pair, reads: "These items are a gift from the mothers of Swansea. We know how hard these first few weeks can be and we want you to have all you need.

"Here at Baby Basics we believe that God loves you and your son and we want to share that love with you." The Prince said the note was "very nice" and "would go a long way" for mothers using the baby bank.

Find out about food banks in your area:

Read next:

Prince and Princess of Wales left crying with laughter after meeting Welsh nain with 'no teeth'

Welsh independence march set to take place in Cardiff on Saturday

The best photos from the Elvis Festival in Porthcawl as thousands turn out to honour the King of Rock and Roll

School forced to close and warn pupils to stay home after gun threat posted online

Second man refuses to pay fine issued only in English at car park, blaming 'imperial arrogance'


Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.