Prince of Wales gives ‘excited’ student a hug during visit to college
William was visiting Bournemouth and Poole College to meet participants in the Homeworks BCP project.
A student has spoken of her excitement and said she “loved it” after the Prince of Wales gave her a hug during a visit to her college.
William was visiting Bournemouth and Poole College to meet participants in the Homeworks BCP project to provide training for those at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
One student, 24-year-old Natasha Gorry, from Wimborne, Dorset, asked for a hug from William who obliged to the cheers and applause of the students nearby before he give her a ‘high-10’ clap of hands.
To which the students replied that they had a free period.
Afterwards, Ms Gorry, who is studying maths, English and cooking, said: “I’m happy, it’s my first time to see Prince William.
“He gave me a hug, I love it, (I’m) excited, it’s my first time. He’s an amazing guy.”
Earlier, some students had shouted: “We love William, we hate Meghan,” but it was unclear whether the prince heard it as he was inside the college building at the time.
