Ever since the Royal-Couple set foot on the soil of Canada, they were greeted with as much enthusiasm and fervor by their younger royal fans as by the older generations.

The 29-year old Duchess, Kate Middleton, was so moved by the warm welcome given by the children that she openly admitted her desire to start a family of her own. On July 3, 2011, William and Kate were greeted by a group of children at Fort Levis in Levis, Quebec.

Also, during a walkabout in Quebec City, Kate was handed a bouquet of flowers by 2-year-old Raffaela who was the daughter of British expat David Cheater.

When David wished Kate luck and success on starting a family of her own, the Duchess retorted with a quick Yes, I hope to.

This was the first time after getting married that the Duchess admitted about her family plans. If Kate is to follow other royal examples, she could be giving birth to a royal heir in another year or so.

Check the pictures below to see the Duke and the Duchess conversing with their younger fans:

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, greets spectators at Fort Levis in Levis. Reuters.
Kate-mania sweeps young spectators Duchess admits desire to start a family.
Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, receives flowers from two girls at the airport in Charlottetown. Reuters.
Kate Middleton and Prince William in Canada, Day 4
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attends a ceremony at city hall in Quebec City July 3, 2011. Prince William and his wife Catherine are on a royal tour of Canada from June 30 to July 8. Reuters.
Kate-mania sweeps young spectators Duchess admits desire to start a family.
Britain's Prince William greets children at Fort Levis in Levis. Reuters.
Kate-mania sweeps young spectators Duchess admits desire to start a family.
Britain's Prince William greets children at Fort Levis in Levis. Reuters.
Kate-mania sweeps young spectators Duchess admits desire to start a family.
Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, receives flowers from two girls at the airport in Charlottetown. Reuters.
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