The Duke and Duchess were also joined by the actor who plays Matthew, Kris Truelsen.  To read The Guardian’s report of this exciting encounter, see below.

Photo: Tess Benger (Anne Shirley) and Kris Truelsen (Matthew Cuthbert) pose with the Duke and Duchess.

Tess Benger, the actress who portrays Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables - The Musical, was positively beaming after meeting Kate during the Dalvay by the Sea portion of the Royal visit on Monday.

Benger said Kate read the novel when she was eight years old and would someday like to see the musical at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown.
Benger had the honour of meeting the Duke and Duchess and presenting Kate with a copy of the book.

“Kate said she wished she could have seen (the play in Charlottetown) but, I mean, they’re on the go constantly,’’ Benger said.
“I gave her a copy of the book and she said she’s excited to read it again because she read it when she was a kid and she’s going to read it again.’’

Benger also confirmed what so many people who have had the chance to meet William and Kate have conveyed — just how down to earth the newlywed couple is.

“It was great,’’ Benger screamed when asked what it was like. “They are so, so lovely and so grateful to be here and they are really enjoying their time. They’re so wonderful.’’

Kris Truelsen, who plays Matthew Cuthbert in the play, said it was the opportunity of a lifetime.

“This was a little something special. Nothing like this has ever happened to me before,’’ Truelsen said. “I’ve met celebrities but they’ve been movie stars. This was my first royalty. I won’t forget this ever.’’

The only drawback in Dalvay was the weather. The skies opened up and everyone got soaked.

The possible future King of England felt bad about that, said Truelsen.

“Prince William was very kind and forthcoming. He apologized for the weather but we assured him it was worth coming out in the rain to wish him and Kate a long and happy life together.’’ ~ The Guardian