CHELSEA, Mass. — People who waited in Chelsea to catch a glimpse of the Royal Highnesses got more than a quick look. The Prince and Princess spent a good amount of time talking to people in the crowd.
The crowd started building early Thursday morning outside Roca, a violence prevention non-profit in Chelsea.
“I got like colorful flowers. I didn’t want to do just typical roses,” said a woman. “We figured we’d come and see what we could see,” said a woman who flew in from Chicago.
Then just before 12 p.m. as cheers erupted, Prince William and Princess Catherine emerged from a hybrid Land Rover. But they only waved to the crowd as they went into the non-profit. The royal couple got a full tour to see how the agency is working to fight poverty, racism, and teen violence.
Ashley Langan came up from Pembroke two days in a row and said, “I just want to hopefully see them again and maybe up close and personal this time would be great.”
About an hour later, as they walked out they turned right and walked over to the crowd and Ashley’s wait was over. “So nice to meet you,” said the Princess.
The royal couple made their way down line giving everyone a story of a lifetime. Tracy Syverian was with her son. “It was amazing. My son and I bought flowers for the Princess. They are so kind. Prince William was so kind. He took the flowers and gave them to Kate. Shook my hand. I was so glad I was able to share with my son,” said Syverian.
Ashley is still taking it all on. “They both apologized that I stood out yesterday in the rain to see them. I was like don’t apologize. They were so great. It was incredible,” said Langan.
The royals have one more day in Boston with another day of stops.
Boston visit BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 02: Prince William, Prince of Wales is shown around the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, daughter of John F. Kennedy, on December 2, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting the coastal city of Boston to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, an event which celebrates those whose work is helping to repair the planet. During their trip, which will last for three days, the royal couple will learn about the environmental challenges Boston faces as well as meeting those who are combating the effects of climate change in the area. (Photo by Ian Vogler - Pool/Getty Images) (Ian Vogler/Getty Images)
Boston visit BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 02: Prince William, Prince of Wales meets with US President Joe Biden at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum on December 02, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting the coastal city of Boston to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, an event which celebrates those whose work is helping to repair the planet. During their trip, which will last for three days, the royal couple will learn about the environmental challenges Boston faces as well as meeting those who are combating the effects of climate change in the area. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Boston visit CHELSEA, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 01: Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to Roca, a non-profit organisation focusing on high-risk young people, on December 1, 2022 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Rocas mission is to be a relentless force in disrupting incarceration, poverty, and racism by engaging the young adults, police, and systems at the center of urban violence in relationships to address trauma, find hope, and drive change. (Photo by Ian Vogler - Pool/Getty Images) (Ian Vogler/Getty Images)
Boston visit BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 01: Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to the Greentown Labs in Somerville, to learn about climate innovations which are being incubated in Boston on December 1, 2022 in Boston, United States. Greentown Labs has nurtured a community of climate pioneers who are working to design and implement a more sustainable world. Founded by entrepreneurs, Greentown Labs brings together start-ups, corporates and investors to foster ingenuity and collaboration. Greentown is recognised as the largest climate technology start-up incubator in North America, having supported more than 500 companies since its founding that have collectively created more than 9,000 jobs and raised more than $4 billion in funding. (Photo by Kirsty O'Connor - Pool/Getty Images) (Kirsty O'Connor/Getty Images)
Boston visit BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 01: Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to the Greentown Labs in Somerville, to learn about climate innovations which are being incubated in Boston on December 1, 2022 in Boston, United States. Greentown Labs has nurtured a community of climate pioneers who are working to design and implement a more sustainable world. Founded by entrepreneurs, Greentown Labs brings together start-ups, corporates and investors to foster ingenuity and collaboration. Greentown is recognised as the largest climate technology start-up incubator in North America, having supported more than 500 companies since its founding that have collectively created more than 9,000 jobs and raised more than $4 billion in funding. (Photo by Kirsty O'Connor - Pool/Getty Images) (Kirsty O'Connor/Getty Images)
Boston visit BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 01: Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales are presented with flowers by Henry Dynov-Teixeira, aged 8, dressed as a Guardsman, during a visit to the Greentown Labs in Somerville, to learn about climate innovations which are being incubated in Boston on December 1, 2022 in Boston, United States. Greentown Labs has nurtured a community of climate pioneers who are working to design and implement a more sustainable world. Founded by entrepreneurs, Greentown Labs brings together start-ups, corporates and investors to foster ingenuity and collaboration. Greentown is recognised as the largest climate technology start-up incubator in North America, having supported more than 500 companies since its founding that have collectively created more than 9,000 jobs and raised more than $4 billion in funding. (Photo by Kirsty O'Connor - Pool/Getty Images) (Kirsty O'Connor/Getty Images)
Boston visit CHELSEA, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 01: Prince William, Prince of Wales during a visit to Roca, a non-profit organisation focusing on high-risk young people, on December 1, 2022 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Rocas mission is to be a relentless force in disrupting incarceration, poverty, and racism by engaging the young adults, police, and systems at the center of urban violence in relationships to address trauma, find hope, and drive change. (Photo by Ian Vogler - Pool/Getty Images) (Ian Vogler/Getty Images)
Boston visit BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 01: Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, visit Greentown Labs, which bills itself as the worlds largest climate technology startup incubator, on December 1, 2022 in Somerville, United States. The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting the coastal city of Boston to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, an event which celebrates those whose work is helping to repair the planet. During their trip, which will last for three days, the royal couple will learn about the environmental challenges Boston faces as well as meeting those who are combating the effects of climate change in the area. (Photo by Angela Weiss - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Royal visit: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 30: Prince William, Prince of Wales meets with the Mayor of Boston Michelle Wu and Conor Pewarski at City Hall on November 30, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting the coastal city of Boston to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, an event which celebrates those whose work is helping to repair the planet. During their trip, which will last for three days, the royal couple will learn about the environmental challenges Boston faces as well as meeting those who are combating the effects of climate change in the area. (Photo by Paul Edwards - Pool/Getty Images) (Unknown/Getty Images)
Royal visit: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 30: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales meet with Mayor Michelle Wu at City Hall on November 30, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting the coastal city of Boston to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, an event which celebrates those whose work is helping to repair the planet. During their trip, which will last for three days, the royal couple will learn about the environmental challenges Boston faces as well as meeting those who are combating the effects of climate change in the area. (Photo by Paul Edwards - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Royal visit: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 30: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales meet with Mayor Michelle Wu at City Hall on November 30, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting the coastal city of Boston to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, an event which celebrates those whose work is helping to repair the planet. During their trip, which will last for three days, the royal couple will learn about the environmental challenges Boston faces as well as meeting those who are combating the effects of climate change in the area. (Photo by Paul Edwards - Pool/Getty Images) (Unknown/Getty Images)
Royal visit: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 30: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, watch the NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat at TD Garden on November 30, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting the coastal city of Boston to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, an event which celebrates those whose work is helping to repair the planet. During their trip, which will last for three days, the royal couple will learn about the environmental challenges Boston faces as well as meeting those who are combating the effects of climate change in the area. (Photo by Paul Edwards - Pool/Getty Images) (Paul Edwards/Getty Images)
Royal visit: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 30: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, watch the NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat at TD Garden on November 30, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting the coastal city of Boston to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, an event which celebrates those whose work is helping to repair the planet. During their trip, which will last for three days, the royal couple will learn about the environmental challenges Boston faces as well as meeting those who are combating the effects of climate change in the area. (Photo by Paul Edwards - Pool/Getty Images) (Paul Edwards/Getty Images)
Royal visit: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 30: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, watch the NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat at TD Garden on November 30, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting the coastal city of Boston to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, an event which celebrates those whose work is helping to repair the planet. During their trip, which will last for three days, the royal couple will learn about the environmental challenges Boston faces as well as meeting those who are combating the effects of climate change in the area. (Photo by Paul Edwards - Pool/Getty Images) (Paul Edwards/Getty Images)
Royal visit: BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 30: Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics defends an inbounds pass in front of Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales during an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat during the second half at TD Garden on November 30, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) (Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Royal visit: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 30: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, watch the NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat at TD Garden on November 30, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting the coastal city of Boston to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, an event which celebrates those whose work is helping to repair the planet. During their trip, which will last for three days, the royal couple will learn about the environmental challenges Boston faces as well as meeting those who are combating the effects of climate change in the area. (Photo by Paul Edwards - Pool/Getty Images) (Paul Edwards/Getty Images)
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