HUNDREDS of people faced drizzling weather and lengthy delays to catch a glimpse of Prince William as he arrived at West Moreton Anglican College yesterday.
The future king was 30 minutes late and travelled in a convoy that included eight police motorcycles, two police cars and eight white government vehicles.
All that most spectators saw was a quick wave and smile from the Prince before the motorcade cruised off the school.
Rhianna Clamp, 29, from Ipswich, was born in the same year as the Prince and admitted to having a crush on him.
“My husband didn't want to come today, probably because he knows how I feel about Prince William,” she said.
“He just rolled his eyes when I said I was going.”
Mary Platt from Ipswich said she was a proud royalist through and through.
“Even though we just saw a fleeting glimpse today we can still say we saw him,” Mrs Platt said.
“I have been writing to the palace for years, asking to be invited to morning tea.”
Sarah Braun from Flinders View brought her daughter Sasha, 5, to see the Prince.
“It is her birthday today,” Ms Braun said.
“She woke up this morning and said she'd like to see the Prince.”
Jean Caldwell from Raceview showed her patriotism with the Welsh flag and a sign that said Croeso, which means “welcome” in Welsh.
“We're so excited to see him, he seems to be just like his mother,” Mrs Caldwell said. “It's not every day you get to see the Prince.”
Louise Atkinson lives 20 minutes south of Grantham in the Lockyer Valley but was not affected by the floods.
Her son and husband both secured spots inside the Westmac hall.
“My son Kye goes to Westmac and my husband is in the defence force so they both got to see him,” Mrs Atkinson said.
“We were really lucky during the floods though and didn't even lose power.
“Seeing the Prince today is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Alan McKinless, of Eastern Heights, watched from his car in Karrabin as the royal plane made its descent into Amberley.
“It is good to see a royal in Ipswich,” he said.
Gary Pryde from Walloon said the Prince's driver went too fast.
“No one would have shot him.”
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