HEARTWARMING Princess Kate HUGS former teacher during Cornwall museum visit

Princess Kate delighted as she bumps into old teacher and they share huge spontaneous hug. Kate, Princess of Wales enjoyed an emotional reunion with her inspirational former school teacher Jim Embury during a visit to the harbour town of Falmouth today, giving him a huge spontaneous hug as she told him how she was now passing the lessons taught her on to her own children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Kate and Prince William arrived in Cornwall via helicopter shortly after noon to undertake two key engagements, in what was their first official joint visit there as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. Kate caught up with Mr Embury at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, where he is now a volunteer. After a warm embrace, she told him, things you taught me, I now teach to my children. Speaking afterwards, the history teacher, who taught Kate when she was attending prep school, said of the Duchess as a student, she was a fantastic student and it was a great class. The museum, located in Discovery Quay, is marking its 20th anniversary this year and with its 15 galleries, a boatbuilding workshop and interactive exhibits, it has grown to become a popular destination for locals and tourists. While hearing about the rich maritime heritage Cornwall can claim, Kate and William joined the museum's workshop, where they met local people working on the refurbishment of a 14-foot sailing dinghy, called Kiwi. The boat has a strong emotional link with the royal family, as it was presented to the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as a wedding present from the Royal New Zealand Navy. Earlier, the royals took part in a walkabout before being welcomed by officials. As they shook hands and exchanged a few words, Kate and William got to meet Melissa, a fan who had battled the cold temperature for more than an hour to be able to briefly speak with the Duchess. For today's visit, Kate donned a knee-length brown coat by Hobbs that she first wore in 2012. She paired it with a dark red dress and a brown pair of suede Jonvito Rossi knee-high boots. Helping students with their work, the couple were handed some tools. While Kate joked her husband can do the hammering, she also gave it a go. While in Cornwall, the royal pair also heard about the Young and Talented Cornwall Scheme providing financial support to help youngsters from across the region fulfil their potential no matter their background. The visit to the museum ended with Kate and William showing once again their competitive side as they joined pupils from King Charles Coffee Primary School taking part in a model boat race.