Prince William and Pretty-in-Pink Princess Kate Step Out in Cornwall

— -- Prince William and Princess Kate went on a mini-tour to the Cornish coast, delighting crowds across one of the most picturesque parts of southwestern England. Kate was pretty in pink, wearing for the start of the tour American designer Lela Rose's twill elbow-sleeve dress, which retails for about $1,300.

The Duchess accessorized with a pair of Monsoon wedges and a clutch, and added some bling with gorgeous drop diamond earrings.

The future king and queen left their two children, Prince George, now 3, and Princess Charlotte, who just turned 1, at home, and will spend a romantic night at Restormel Manor, a 500-year-old historic nine-bedroom home near the medieval town of Lostwithiel, Cornwall, tonight.

The Cambridges landed in Truro, starting their tour at Truro Cathedral, which is currently undergoing a needed roof renovation. Their visit was in support of the Sign-A-Slate roof appeal, advocating for donations to make the repairs. The church relies on donations to cover all day-to-day renovations and restorations of Truro Cathedral.

The couple visited some of the best known sights on the first of a two-day tour to the region.

Residents waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the two. One woman hugged William as they did a walkabout greeting locals outside the church. The 62-year-old mom, who had once met William’s late mother, Princess Diana, told him, “You look like your mother.”

“I think my mum was much better looking,” he replied.

The cheeky woman then asked William for a kiss.

“You can give me a peck on the cheek,” William told her.

When she followed up and asked for a hug, the future King made the woman’s day.

“Oh go on then,” he said.

The primary focus of William and Kate's trip is to meet young people, local business owners and visit a number of charities and Duchy of Cornwall projects. They made a pit stop at Healy's Cornish Cider Farm, a family-run business that is one of the most popular attractions in Cornwall. The Duke and Duchess sampled a variety of products including the farm's special apple juice.

“Where's the alcoholic stuff?,” William humorously exclaimed during the visit.

Kate got behind the bar, giggling and teasing William while pulling a pint of the British Rattler Cider for William.

The duo capped off their day with a visit to Towan Beach to support the Wave Project, which teaches surfing to children. The program’s goal is to reduce anxiety in children and improve their mental well-being.

William and Kate told several young people on the beach that they've brought George and Charlotte to Cornwall, and the two children are being taught about rural life, farming and the apples in their orchard in Norfolk.

One of the highlights for the couple, who have made mental health a cornerstone of their charitable work, was a visit to Zeb's Youth Centre. The drop-in center provides a safe place for kids to express themselves. William and Kate enjoyed a photography exhibition, but when William was asked to play the drums he declined, joking, "I know where my strengths lie, and it is definitely not at a drum set.”

The Cambridges even reassured the children, who were discussing the challenges of growing up, that it was OK to be figuring it out as they go. William admitted it took “an awfully long time” to know what he wanted to do.

On Friday, the couple head to the Isles of Scilly, an archipelago off the western coast of Land's End, England, where they will observe gig rowing and visit Tresco Abbey Garden and a flower farm.

William will ultimately inherit the Duchy of Cornwall when his father becomes king. The Duchy of Cornwall is a private estate established in 1337, according to a statement by Kensington Palace, which "funds the public, charitable and private activities of the Prince of Wales."