Kate's old history teacher heaps on the praise after pair met for first time in ... trends now
The Princess of Wales's former history teacher told tonight how he had 'excitedly' come into work on his day off to reunite with his former pupil for the first time in 25 years - and said: 'She's exuberant and is just like she was!'
A delighted Jim Embury met an equally thrilled Kate during a visit today to the National Maritime Museum in Cornwall, where the pensioner now volunteers part time.
The pair hugged and chatted in heartwarming scenes in front of crowds in the harbour town with the mother-of-three, 41, telling her old teacher: 'The things you taught me, I now teach to my children.'
In an exclusive interview with MailOnline Mr Embury, 79, teased: 'I hate to think what those children are learning!'
He was full of praise for the royal, who with Prince William was visiting the museum to learn about the area's maritime heritage.
Jim Embury, 79, volunteers at the National Maritime Museum and came into work on his day off just to see his former pupil
The Princess of Wales was clearly thrilled to see her former history teacher as they reunited for the first time in 25 years
He said: 'It was an incredible meeting and the first time I had seen Kate in 25 years. She hasn't changed, not one bit, and is just like she was - conscientious, considerate and exuberant.'
Mr Embury, who previously unknown to Kate lives and works in the town, added: 'She is a wonderful woman.'
He explained: 'I didn't know she was coming to the museum until 6am this morning. It was my day off and I only work Fridays.
'We were asked if we would be available to be on standby for the royal visit, and of course I wanted to.
'The prospect of meeting Kate after all these years was very exciting so I went in on my day off.'
Softly spoken Canadian Mr Embury, who has a British wife, made sure he was in the forefront to see his ex pupil from St
