Duke and Duchess of Cambridge thrill crowds at their namesake city (GALLERY and VIDEO)

Nov 28 2012 By Cheryl Mullin

THE Duke of Cambridge has spoken of his “immense pride” at being associated with Cambridge as he and the Duchess toured the city.

The royal couple received a rapturous welcome from hundreds of well-wishers who lined the streets of Cambridge to greet them on their first official joint visit to the city since their marriage.

Speaking at a reception in the university’s Senate House, William said he and Kate had looked forward to visiting Cambridge ever since they adopted their titles on their wedding day in April last year.

“We both feel immense pride at being associated with Cambridge, a place renowned the world over for its dynamism, beauty and learning, and it is lovely for us to be here together today,” he said.

Prince William and Kate Middleton visit Cambridge

Nov 28 2012

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William paid tribute to the work of Cambridge University, saying its academic record down the centuries left them both feeling “very humble”.

And he joked at his brother’s expense about their visit to Trinity College, Cambridge, five years ago.

“My brother Harry and I were fortunate enough to come to Cambridge five years ago, when we spent a couple of days at Trinity,” he said.

“I have to say, it’s the closest Harry’s ever got to university.”