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The duchess and her husband, Prince William, went to the University of Leicester to see for themselves the program of teachers that the gift of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha had put in place. But before leaving the university to see hundreds of staff and students who braved the cold and wet conditions to meet the royal couple, Sai Gokani seized her chance to kiss the elderly Duchess of 36 years. After presenting a bouquet of flowers to Kate, the girl gave her a tingle on the cheek, despite the fact that she initially led with a handshake.
Earlier in the day, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid tribute to five people who died in the October 27 accident outside of King Power Stadium.
Prince William greeted the family of the owner of Leicester City, who died in the accident, shaking hands with his son Aiyawatt when he introduced Kate to them.
The wife of Mr. Srivaddhanaprabha, Aimon, and his daughter Aroonroong were also present. Kate placed a bouquet of flowers on the site, while the family of William and Mr. Srivaddhanaprabha paid tribute to the victims who were killed in the tragic accident.
A card of condolences with the flowers, signed by the couple, read as follows: "In Vichai and all those who died in this terrible tragedy, we will miss you very much.Our sincere condolences to the city of Leicester."
Members of the Royal Family met with Leicester City Club footballers and team management, including star striker and striker Jamie Vardy, club captain Wes Morgan and coach Claude Puel.
Dozens of bouquets with messages of support were on the site of the tribute, just under a portrait of the owner with the words "The Boss" underneath.
Kate and William met with members of the public, who lined up in front of the gates of honor those who lost their lives in the accident.
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, Kaveporn Punpare and Nusara Suknamai, pilot Eric Swaffer and his partner Izabela Roza Lechowicz, also a qualified pilot, were killed in the accident. William, president of the Football Association, personally knew Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, president of Leicester City Club.
The Royal Family will visit the University of Leicester, where Thai billionaire, Mr Srivaddhanaprabha, has personally donated one million pounds sterling to medical research and training.
Members of the royal family will then travel to Centennial Square to welcome members of the public.
Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, vice president of Leicester City and son of Mr. Vichai, said it was an "honor" to host the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at King Power Stadium.
He said: "That their Royal Highnesses go to the city to honor them personally is a remarkable gesture of compassion for the families of those who lost their lives, the staff and players of the club and the people of the city whose lives were destroyed, were touched by my father.
William had previously stated: "My thoughts are with the family and friends of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and all the victims of the terrible accident at Leicester City Football Club today.
"I've had the chance to know Vichai for several years.
Prince William stated that he was "lucky" to have known Mr. Srivaddhanaprabha, describing him as a man "dedicated to his family".
"He was a strong businessman, dedicated to his family and supported a variety of important charitable causes."
"He made such a contribution to football, especially thanks to the magical season of Leicester City 2016 that captivated the imagination of the world."
A statement from the Kensington Palace said: "Their Royal Highnesses knew club president Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and wished to visit the city to recognize the warmth and compassion shown by the residents of Leicester and fans of the Leicester City football club. reaction to the accident. "
Additional report by Latifa Yedroudj.
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