In an update from my previous post, it seems like Will and Kate will not cause a huge ruckus over those photos and video of them walking hand in hand and of Kate playing with George. Royal aides have asked the British media not to use the footage, but they aren’t going to make a […]
Days 14 and 15: Church, Zoo, and a stroll around Governor General’s house
Prince George is the most interesting Cambridge. Will and Kate can take a seat; George is the STAR. All three Cambridges visited the Taronga Zoo (on Day 14 of their tour) where they opened the Prince George Bilby Exhibit. George got to meet a bilby that is named after him. Bilbies are a nocturnal, rabbit-like […]
Will and Kate in Brisbane for Day 13: Kate gets in the cockpit of a fighter jet
Kate makes a speech at children’s hospice after making a joke about Will’s bald spot at Easter Show
For Day 12 of their grand tour (April 18 day in OZ, April 17 night in US), William and Kate visited the Royal Easter Show—which is similar to a county or state fair in the US, as it showcased agricultural exhibits, livestock, and arts and crafts. Kate and Will were shown around different parts of […]
William and Kate visit Blue Mountains
On Day 11 of their tour (April 17 day in OZ; April 16 night in US), Prince William and Kate Middleton visited the Blue Mountains where they met families whose homes were destroyed by the local area bushfires in October of last year. They then visited with the Girl Guides where they planted a tree […]
Kate wears bright yellow for first day in Australia; repeats an outfit for last day in New Zealand
Kate plays cricket in heels after paying respects to earthquake victims in Christchurch with William
On Monday day NZ time—Sunday evening US ET—The Cambridges visited Christchurch. When William and Kate arrived, they got a hongi (traditional welcome where they touch noses) from members of the Ngai Tahu at the Christchurch City Council Building where the chief told them to “Do what Princes and Princesses have always done and increase your […]
Royal Tour Day 7: Church, rugby, wine tasting, and white water rafting
Kate wears green for visit to Cambridge, Hamilton
On the 6th (?) day of their New Zealand tour, Prince William and Kate Middleton visited Hamilton and Cambridge. They flew into Hamilton and did separate visits: William went to an aerospace factory for a tour; Kate visited a children’s hospice called Rainbow Place, it was a tea party with an Alice in Wonderland/Mad Hatter […]
Kate beats William 2-0 in sailing during visit to Auckland
Kate and William ventured to Auckland for Day Whatever of their tour. They touched down at the RNZAF base and greeted some military families. Then they met some of the crowd waiting outside the harbor. Then they raced each other around Auckland Harbor on America’s Cup ships. They did two races, Kate won both of […]