Kate Middleton Meets Young Boy on Train Who Didn't Know She Was From The Royal Family | PEOPLE

A journalist says the "monarchy is in consummate hands" after his son had a surprise encounter with Kate Middleton.

While Prince William and Princess Charlotte flew to Tuesday's Commonwealth Games by helicopter (with the Duke of Cambridge acting as pilot!), Kate traveled to Birmingham by train.

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Kate Middleton Meets Young Boy on Train Who Didn't Know She Was From The Royal Family | PEOPLE

[jessl]

For those people that ask why she talked to that boy, let me explain it to you. It's called compassion and responsibility. When you see a little kid without any guardian you will feel anxious and tend to make sure that s/he is okay and wonder what happen to that kid being left alone. You want to make sure that s/he feel safe. Apparently that boy said he was with his dad, then continued the conversation to make sure that boy did not feel lonely and felt safe. The Duchess sure has a good heart and she is a good mom, too. Enough saying that she did this for a PR stunt. She doesn't need that.

[savahbejin]

Note that she asked “are you traveling alone?” That’s a mom question. I would have asked the same thing and become very protective if the answer was “yes.”

[kristencoffinallen]

How sweet that she is kind and cares for others

[joanjenny]

I feel emotional hearing this ....it strikes of the expression that it takes a village to raise the children. God Bless Katherine Middleton who will, Please God, one day be the Queen of England. Northern Comfort from Canada. Peace to the World.

[StephanieTips]

Some individuals from the royal family complain they don't have enough security while others talk to a child on a train with no security just to make sure they are accompanied and alright. This speaks volumes

[Oxford]

Wow! Says a lot about how classy she is ! You cannot buy class or teach it . She is a natural ! Love this couple so much !

[tulumbordon]

Adore the Cambridge’s, happy, authentic, sweet couple. Kate will be an excellent Queen 👑❤️

[elaineweinberg]

This shows that the young royals are down to earth. What Wonderful memory this father and son can treasure forever.

[kathleenweinberg]

Kate and Williams are always ready for the next journey

[scottmichael]

Character is the Correct Word for her! Class act that lady.

[melissa]

I'm saddened that our Queen Elizabeth II has passed away 😔. But proud to say the duchess of Cambridge is now Princess Kate of my country Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿♥️

[morgantaylor]

Oh she's so adorable!!! I loveeee her!!!

[saminengy]

Congratulation to prince William and Princess Kate, I love you so much and also yr children, Prince George, very lovely, very smart boy, he look like his father both physically and character, so lovely royal family that you have, 💕💕💕

[isabellenicaud]

Not surprising at all ! She is genuinly kind, , no doubt

[ronnymatthews]

Loved this, video and princess KATEs response was priceless and totally who she is!WONDERFUL.🤗😁

[vmudxwn]

Her MIL would have been so proud of this couple! Especially her daughter in law. Diana once described herself as a “non-starter” but I think she succeeded beyond her wildest dreams. She paved the way for this young woman to be able to be another Queen of Hearts and receive love and affection rather than the disdain her MIL received. And bringing a much needed shot in the arm to a monarchy many feel unreachable and out of touch. Love her honest, open and friendly wave!

[fitri]

I Kate!! She is the perfect Duchess and future Queen!

[Weeeewriter]

Royal or no, when you sit in front of a child, you're going to talk to them unless you dislike children lol Kate is human like we all are, It doesn't surprise me.

[kathe.o.]

Always a lady. England is very fortunate to have her.

[helenheeney]

Woudlnt expect anything else from Catherine she's well just a treasure