You’re never too old to be a royals watcher.
Earlier this week, Prince William and Kate Middleton met 101-year-old Jane Johnson when they made an appearance at the Fire Station, an iconic building in Sunderland, England that recently underwent a nearly $5 million overhaul to be converted into an arts and culture center. According to INSIDER, representatives from Springboard, a Sunderland community-based charity, helped ensure that Johnson had a special moment with the royal couple.
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At the 1:48 mark, you can see Johnson present Prince William and Kate with flowers and a quick chat.
According to this tweet from Sunderland reporter Sophie Brownson, Johnson’s brother used to work at the old fire station.
101-year-old Jane Johnson's brother used to work at the old fire station. She hopes to be greeting the Royal couple when they arrive. #Royalvisit pic.twitter.com/AhArwpePCG
— Sophie Brownson (@sophie_brownson) February 21, 2018
Charlotte Hunter, Springboard’s Fundraising and Events Officer, was standing next to Johnson’s granddaughter when she met Kate and Will and tells INSIDER, “They both leaned in close and spoke slower and sweeter with soft tones so she could understand them, then were very attentive with her and spent time to make sure she knew she was a special guest.”
William and Kate posing with long term fan is why the public has taken them to their hearts.
