As members of the royal family, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will regularly receive messages and letters from fans. The pair may not be able to respond to them all but Kate Middleton decided to reply to a touching invite from a six-year-old girl.
Kate and Prince William, parents of three children themselves, sent a heartfelt message to a delighted mum after her daughter invited Prince George to her sixth birthday party. The happy mother shared the letter she received from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Twitter, writing: “Something amazing for her to keep.”
The letter was sent to the woman's daughter who eagerly invited Prince George to her sixth birthday party a few months prior, reports The Express. It read: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have asked me to thank you for your letter, in which you invite Prince George to your 6th Birthday party. I am sorry that it took so long to reply.
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“Their Royal Highnesses were extremely grateful for your kind invitation. Having given careful consideration to the possibilities, however, I very much regret that Their Royal Highnesses reluctantly feel they have to decline.
"Nevertheless, I hope that you enjoyed your birthday.” The letter continued: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were immensely touched that you should take the trouble to write as you did to their son, Prince George.
"It really was most thoughtful of you and Their Royal Highnesses have asked me to send you their warmest thanks and best wishes.” The woman who shared the heartfelt letter said it was “amazing” and something for her daughter to “keep” for years to come. Prince George recently celebrated his ninth birthday party, with the young royal said to have enjoyed his day with family and friends.
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