The Royals Attend The Easter Show[/b]
The bright young stars of the British royal family have attracted thousands to every event they've had since arriving in Australia on Wednesday, and this perfect, autumn day was no different.
From their visit to the Royal Easter Show to stepping onto the famous sands of Manly beach, there was no let up in the enthusiasm. Kate wowed by wearing a white cotton lace dress by Australian designer sisters, Nicole and Simone Zimmermann to Friday's events. But it wasn't just about cheering crowds. The royal couple also spent an hour with sick children and their families at the Bear Cottage hospice in Manly, one of only two such hospices in Australia and a cause very close to Kate's heart. The duchess, who is royal patron of the East Anglia Children's Hospice in the UK and has also, visited children's hospices in Malaysia and New Zealand. In her first speech of the Australian visit, the duchess told parents, staff and kids, it was wonderful to be here today.
She also used the opportunity to thank Australia for their welcome. To be here together as a family has been very special and we will always remember it with fond and happy memories, she said. Thank you for inviting us here and for such a generous welcome. Everyone who has had the chance to say hello to Kate or William or just catch a glimpse of them has been delighted. Sophie Martyr, 16, was still shaking after making the presentation to the royal pair at Bear Cottage. It was amazing, it was unforgettable,
However, like many eight-month-olds, Prince George was deemed too young to see the show - but it didn't mean he was forgotten. A trolley was brought to cope with number of presents being offered by the crowds including books, Possum Magic and Peppa Pig toys and bouquets. At Manly, there was barely room to move behind the cordoned-off areas. The royal couple was delighted with the late afternoon surf lifesaving display. There was also another present for George a surfboard.
Kate told former world ironwoman champion Naomi Flood that she was loved being in Australia.
From their visit to the Royal Easter Show to stepping onto the famous sands of Manly beach, there was no let up in the enthusiasm. Kate wowed by wearing a white cotton lace dress by Australian designer sisters, Nicole and Simone Zimmermann to Friday's events. But it wasn't just about cheering crowds. The royal couple also spent an hour with sick children and their families at the Bear Cottage hospice in Manly, one of only two such hospices in Australia and a cause very close to Kate's heart. The duchess, who is royal patron of the East Anglia Children's Hospice in the UK and has also, visited children's hospices in Malaysia and New Zealand. In her first speech of the Australian visit, the duchess told parents, staff and kids, it was wonderful to be here today.
She also used the opportunity to thank Australia for their welcome. To be here together as a family has been very special and we will always remember it with fond and happy memories, she said. Thank you for inviting us here and for such a generous welcome. Everyone who has had the chance to say hello to Kate or William or just catch a glimpse of them has been delighted. Sophie Martyr, 16, was still shaking after making the presentation to the royal pair at Bear Cottage. It was amazing, it was unforgettable,
However, like many eight-month-olds, Prince George was deemed too young to see the show - but it didn't mean he was forgotten. A trolley was brought to cope with number of presents being offered by the crowds including books, Possum Magic and Peppa Pig toys and bouquets. At Manly, there was barely room to move behind the cordoned-off areas. The royal couple was delighted with the late afternoon surf lifesaving display. There was also another present for George a surfboard.
Kate told former world ironwoman champion Naomi Flood that she was loved being in Australia.