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Red carpet rolls out as Prince William, Kate Middleton arrive in Pakistan
By News Desk
Published: October 14, 2019
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British royal couple – Prince William and Kate Middleton – have arrived in Islamabad on a five-day official visit to Pakistan.

They are accorded a warm welcome at Noor Khan airbase in Rawalpindi. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi receives the royal couple on their maiden visit.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will remain in the country till October 18.
The royal visit, organised on the request of UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office, is the first since Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles’ 2006 tour of Pakistan.
Prior to that, Prince William’s grandmother, the ruling monarch Queen Elizabeth II, visited Pakistan in 1961 and again in 1997.

However, the most memorable royal tours for Pakistan remain the visits by his mother, the late Princess Diana, in 1991, 1996 and 1997.

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Speaking ahead of the latest royal visit, British envoy Thomas Drew said Prince William and Kate’s visit would showcase Pakistan as “a forward-looking country”.

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“They hope to meet as many Pakistanis as possible during the course of the visit,” the British high commissioner said in a video message on Twitter. “They are looking forward to building a lasting friendship with the people of Pakistan.”

A statement released by Kensington Palace earlier this month described William and Kate’s visit to Pakistan as “the most complex tour undertaken by The Duke and Duchess to date, given the logistical and security considerations.”

“From the modern leafy capital Islamabad, to the vibrant city of Lahore, the mountainous countryside in the North, and the rugged border regions to the West, the visit will span over 1,000km, and will take in Pakistan’s rich culture, its diverse communities, and its beautiful landscapes,” read the statement.

It said the royal couple would “visit programmes which empower young people… and also cover how communities in Pakistan are rapidly responding and adapting to the effects of climate change.”

“Their Royal Highnesses will also spend time understanding the complex security picture in Pakistan… The UK has been a key partner for Pakistan, and The Duke and Duchess will meet UK and Pakistan military personnel who are sharing expertise to improve security,” the statement added.


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Kate Middleton gushes over 'fantastic' Pakistan
By News Desk
Published: October 19, 2019
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The Duchess of Cambridge – Kate Middleton – gushed over ‘fantastic’ Pakistan towards the end of her five-day visit to the country, reported CNN.

In her first-ever television news interview about her visit, the duchess said that the royal visit to Pakistan, with Prince William – the Duke of Cambridge – has been “really special”.

“It has been fantastic. We’ve seen a lot of Pakistan. It’s been really special,” Kate said.
The royal couple visited SOS Children’s Village twice during their short stay in Islamabad, and also managed to visit the Northern Areas – witnessing first-hand the impact of climate change.

“It was amazing seeing some of the geography yesterday, but then to see some of the community activities today has been really special,” she added.

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Discussing the trip to the village, Kate said “William and I really wanted to come and see an SOS Children’s Village like this.”

“There are so many vulnerable women here but they’ve really used their positivity and the support that the Village here provides them.. to support and protect the next generation of children in their care and give them the best possible start to their future lives.

The royal couple left Pakistan on Friday after visiting an army dog training school, a day after a severe thunderstorm forced them to change their schedule and stay the night in Lahore.

William and Kate also highlighted education and the impact of climate change during their stay in Pakistan.

The royal visit, which was organised on the request of UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office, was the first since Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles’ 2006 tour of Pakistan.

 

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