Duchess of Cambridge: I've never been to namesake city before They have been very anxious to come. Explaining he fact that that the couple have not visited the county until now, he said, "They have very a busy life with him having a full time job." The Royal couple wave to the crowds from the balcony of Cambridge Guildhall (Getty Images) Later, the Duchess of Cambridge revealed she had trouble controlling "lots of troublesome Cubs" as she met a Scout at a reception in the city's Guildhall. The Duchess told Jordan Wood, 17, who is the mayor of Cambridge's cadet: "I love the position I have with the Scouts - I'm volunteering at the moment. There are lots of troublesome Cubs running around and things. Jordan, an A-level student, said of meeting the couple: "It's brilliant, to be honest. I feel it's a great honour for me to be asked to do this. I remember watching the wedding back in April last year and thinking, 'I wonder if I will ever get to meet them.' Cambridge mayor Sheila Stuart said the royal visit was "absolutely huge." She said: "The thing for Cambridge is this day is going to be in people's memories for the rest of their lives. In 50 and 60 years people are going to be telling their grandchildren about it. Alpha At the Guildhall the couple stood on a balcony to wave to thousands of people packed into Market Square. One of the exhibits on display was a photograph of a similar balcony appearance by the Queen and Prince Philip in 1955, her first visit to the city three years after she became monarch. The visit is part of a hectic pre-Christmas schedule for the couple. The Duchess was at the Natural History Museum last night - sporting a new hairstyle - and on Friday will return to her old primary school in Berkshire. Next Wednesday she will help seal bids at the annual ICAP charity day in the City, then will be joined by the Duke at the British Military Tournament on December 9 and at the premiere of The Hobbit on December 12. At the Guildhall, the couple were shown the Royal Charter that awarded Cambridge city status in 1951 and met winners of community awards including Oliver Duell and Joshua Behan, joint winners of the "most courageous child" category. Among the crowds was "Union Jack man" Terry Hutt, 77, who camped out for four nights in London to get a prime viewing spot for the royal wedding. Mr Hutt, who was the first of the crowd to arrive at 5.20am and hopes to present them with a Christmas card, said: "I'm really looking forward to seeing both of them. I have been married 51 years and if they manage to get to that it will prove how well matched they are. Cambridge student Chuer Zhang, 18, from Northern Ireland, who is studying medicine at Christ's college, said: "My friends at home said you must go to this. They are so jealous. After the 30-minute visit they walked across Market Square to Cambridge University's senate house. The pair, who met while studying at St Andrews university, were given a private introduction to the university before meeting students at a reception for 400 people. William was also due to make a short speech. Joanne Baldwin, 30, spoke to the Duchess during the walkabout. "I told her I loved her new hair style," she said. She said: 'I'm not sure about it. It's a bit windy today.' I said don't worry, it looks lovely. Kate met a seven month old baby who was born on the anniversary of her wedding - April 29. Mother Tessa Davies said: "She said how cute he was. He was due on their first wedding anniversary. His name is James William - the William was named after Prince William. I told her that and she said that was wonderful. She added: "I wrote to Prince William and Kate to congratulate them on their wedding anniversary and told them he was due on that date. I got a lovely letter back saying how pleased they were. Sarah Wood, a student at St John's college, who was holding James, said: "She said 'hello cute little man'." Kate spotted another baby, three and a half months old Zachary Tiger Sargent, who was wearing a white romper suit. Mum Laura said: "She asked what his name was and how old he was and shook his hand. She seemed very interested in him. Later today they will perform the official opening of Jimmy's shelter for homeless people - 17 years after it opened. It is named after an "inspirational" rough sleeper who spent much of his life living beneath a motorway bridge at junction 13 of the M11. When he died his friends vowed to set up a shelter in his memory. Residents will bake biscuits for the royal couple to mark the day. Jimmy's manager Jane Heeney said: "We have been talking to Clarence House for two years about an official opening even before the royal couple were married and we were delighted when we were told about two months ago that they would do it. It is an incredible honour. The couple were also due to visit The Manor School, which works with Prince Charles's teaching institute to raise standards. Their day in Cambridgeshire ended at Peterborough City Hospital, which opened in 2010 and is the only one in the county with a helipad for severe trauma cases. Prince William was made the Duke of Cambridge in his wedding day, April 29 2011 and Kate became the Duchess of Cambridge when they wed.