Princess of Wales says she has missed Prince George

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 10:33 · Archive

The Princess of Wales said she is looking forward to seeing Prince George during his half-term break from Eton.

The Princess of Wales visited the East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) charity shop in Hoveton, where she spoke with shoppers and volunteers. During the visit, she said she was looking forward to seeing Prince George during his half-term break from Eton College. A visitor to the shop, Denise Ashton, 68, said the Princess told her: 'She's looking forward to George coming home – she's missed him.' Prince George will return home on Friday, when Eton's 'long leave' begins.

The Princess mentioned the upcoming break several times during her tour of the shop and café. She also spoke about her own experience with charity shops, telling one visitor: 'I love going round a charity shop. When I was up at university in St Andrews there were a lot of charity shops.' She helped volunteers sort donations and commented on items being wasted, saying: 'So much just goes to waste – should be given another life.' She also spoke about volunteering and said more could be done to encourage people to get involved.

How it is being reported

• Princess of Wales says she has missed Prince George ahead of Eton half-term breakThe Princess of Wales has said she is looking forward to seeing Prince George during his half-term break from Eton.Norwich Evening News · 23 Oct, 10:07
• Princess of Wales says she has missed Prince George ahead of Eton half-term breakThe Princess of Wales has said she is looking forward to seeing Prince George during his half-term break from Eton.Eastern Daily Press · 23 Oct, 10:07

In this story: Princess of Wales · Prince George · Eton College · East Anglia's Children's Hospices · Hoveton · St Andrews

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