Prince William makes joke about 'looking for a babysitter' during royal visit to Wales

A royal fan told the couple that Princess Diana would be proud of how they are raising their children George, Charlotte and Louis.

By Catherine Meyer-Funnell, Royal Reporter based in London

Prince William and Kate visit Holyhead Lifeboat Station

joked to a royal that him and the were "looking for a babysitter" while greeting members of the public in Swansea. William and Kate were visiting St Thomas Church in the Welsh city, a church which offers support to local people.

One person told the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge that they were "incredible" and amazing parents to their three offspring, it has been reported.

William then responded: "That's very sweet. We're looking for a babysitter."

The fan replied: "Oh I love you, you're so real. Diana would be so proud of you."

The royal couple made their first trip to Wales since they received their new titles on Tuesday.

William and Kate greet crowds in Wales

William and Kate made an official visit to Wales (Image: Getty)

William and Kate meet Theo Crompton

William and Kate meet Theo Crompton at the RNLI Lifeboat Station (Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)

The Prince and Princess are both well-known in the country, having lived in Anglesey 11 years ago as newlyweds.

Kate was welcomed to Swansea by two-year-old Charlotte Bunting wearing a traditional Welsh outfit.

The young girl handed the Duchess a bouquet of flowers before giving her a hug.

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Kate meets Charlotte Bunting

Little Charlotte Bunting greeted Kate with a bunch of flowers (Image: Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock)

Kate receives flowers from young Charlotte Bunting

Two-year-old Charlotte Bunting greets the Princess of Wales (Image: Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock)

Kate also received a bunch of pink roses from four-year-old Theo Crompton, who was brought along to see them last minute by his mother.

Theo's mother, Rebecca Crompton, 35, said: "We were actually on the way to school when I changed my mind and decided to bring him down here for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"And now he has just met the future king. Today's visit is history. We had to be here."

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Prince William greets crowds in Wales

Prince William greets crowds in Wales (Image: Getty)

St Thomas Church provides a variety of services to the local community, including a foodbank which supports over 200 people a week.

Swansea Baby Basics is also based there, which hands out vital supplies to mothers in need.

William and Kate made a trip to the RNLI Lifeboat Station in Holyhead as well during their trip.

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