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'She's gifted with kids': Fans gush over Kate Middleton's interaction with 2-year-old during Wales visit

Charlotte Bunting, 2, was captured running to the Princess of Wales to give her hugs and present her flowers outside St Thomas Church in Swansea

SWANSEA, WALES: Prince William and Kate Middleton made their first visit to Wales on Tuesday, September 27 since receiving the titles of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Their visit to Swansea showcased the charming bond Princess of Wales shares with children after she received hugs and cuddles from a 2-year-old girl.

During the visit, Charlotte Bunting, 2, was captured running to the princess to give her hugs and present her flowers outside St Thomas Church. Charlotte accompanied the royal couple throughout the visit and impressed them with her cuteness.

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In the video going viral on social media, Charlotte, who wore a traditional Welsh dress to welcome the royal couple, could be seen running towards the open arms of the princess and giving her hugs. But the crowd outside the church seemed too much for the little girl as she immediately turned around and ran back to her mother while Kate kept admiring her.

Melted by the adorable moment, a royal fan wrote on Twitter, "Proud to have them as our Prince and Princess. Beautiful picture. Kids absolutely love Catherine. Love that the little one has her traditional Welsh costume on. Still have mine from when I was a baby them hats were a nightmare though."

Another user wrote, “Cute. She's gifted with kids. Wouldn't it be better though if the Prince and Princess of Wales were actually Welsh? It seems rather awkward that the English have to remind the Welsh that they're a conquered people in that way.” “It’s so incredible! Little ones all wholeheartedly go to/ hug Catherine after a few seconds’ interaction. Still remember the Danish forest school - young children who don’t speak English kept trying to hug her/ getting her attention. The instinctive trust is so beautiful,” said a third user.

“Totally stunning. How sweet Charlotte from Swansea is. That coat too, just amazing. The Princess of Wales oozes class and compassion.” Said another user.

Cheeky Charlotte undoubtedly stole the spotlight from Prince William and Kate during their visit. The cute girl stood by their side as they chatted with her parents. Charlotte even handed over her darling booties to Kate while showing her the white sneakers she was wearing that day. The duo was then joined by William, who said, "Those are very sweet, tiny feet!’ while admiring her little feet.

"She’s going to get all the tours out now. Very sweet," William told her mother. "That’s quite possibly the sweetest outfit I have ever seen." As the couple talked to Charlotte’s mother, she presented Kate with a shampoo bottle and asked her to sniff it. Kate accepted her present and asked her to sniff the bottle after sniffing it first.

At the end of the visit, Charlotte got another chance to meet her favorite royal. As a see-off gift, Charlotte gave Kate a bunch of flowers and bid her goodbye with a delightful hug. Charlotte’s father the Reverent Steven Bunting is vicar at St Thomas’s Church, which has now been transformed into a thriving community hub for the city.

This was William and Kate’s first official visit to the nation where they spent more than 11 years. Wales became the couple’s first home after they started living together. The couple was supposed to visit the place back in February this year, but they decided to skip the trip due to bad weather. However, the couple was eager to visit the nation and meet the people who have been close to them.