Inside Prince William and Duchess Kate’s Royal Visit to Pakistan: Pics

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Inside Prince William and Duchess Kate’s Royal Visit to Pakistan: Pics

A royal welcome! Prince William and Duchess Kate arrived in Pakistan on Monday, October 14, to begin a five-day tour of the country.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stepped off the British Government’s Royal Air Force Voyager plane at the Pakistani Air Force Base Nur Khan in Rawalpindi (just outside of the capital, Islamabad), where they were greeted by a slew of photographers and the British High Commissioner, Thomas Drew.

Kate, 37, donned an ombre blue dress and fitted pants by Catherine Walker, which she accessorized with a gold clutch and nude heels. William, also 37, wore a fitted suit and blue tie.

The royals’ first official visit to the country “will pay respect to the historical relationship between Britain and Pakistan, but will largely focus on showcasing Pakistan as it is today — a dynamic, aspirational and forward-looking nation,” Kensington Palace tweeted on Monday.

Throughout the five days, William and Kate will visit programs and organizations that benefit Pakistan’s youth. A statement published earlier this month by their staff reads in part, “The Duke and Duchess are looking forward to spending time meeting young Pakistanis, and hearing more about their aspirations for the future.”

Given logistical and security considerations, staff say the tour of Pakistan is considered “the most complex tour” William and Kate have ever undertaken — but one of the most important for the two nations.

The trip was announced earlier this year via Twitter. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will undertake an official visit to Pakistan this autumn, at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office,” Kensington Palace tweeted on June 29. “Further details will be advised in due course.”

William and Kate are parents of Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 4, and Prince Louis, 17 months, all of whom have stayed home in London.

Us Weekly will be following the royal couple’s tour this week. Keep reading to check out photos of their visit to Pakistan.

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Inside Prince William and Duchess Kate’s Royal Visit to Pakistan: Pics

A royal welcome! Prince William and Duchess Kate arrived in Pakistan on Monday, October 14, to begin a five-day tour of the country.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stepped off the British Government’s Royal Air Force Voyager plane at the Pakistani Air Force Base Nur Khan in Rawalpindi (just outside of the capital, Islamabad), where they were greeted by a slew of photographers and the British High Commissioner, Thomas Drew.

Kate, 37, donned an ombre blue dress and fitted pants by Catherine Walker, which she accessorized with a gold clutch and nude heels. William, also 37, wore a fitted suit and blue tie.

The royals’ first official visit to the country “will pay respect to the historical relationship between Britain and Pakistan, but will largely focus on showcasing Pakistan as it is today — a dynamic, aspirational and forward-looking nation,” Kensington Palace tweeted on Monday.

Throughout the five days, William and Kate will visit programs and organizations that benefit Pakistan’s youth. A statement published earlier this month by their staff reads in part, “The Duke and Duchess are looking forward to spending time meeting young Pakistanis, and hearing more about their aspirations for the future.”

Given logistical and security considerations, staff say the tour of Pakistan is considered “the most complex tour” William and Kate have ever undertaken — but one of the most important for the two nations.

The trip was announced earlier this year via Twitter. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will undertake an official visit to Pakistan this autumn, at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office,” Kensington Palace tweeted on June 29. “Further details will be advised in due course.”

William and Kate are parents of Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 4, and Prince Louis, 17 months, all of whom have stayed home in London.

Us Weekly will be following the royal couple’s tour this week. Keep reading to check out photos of their visit to Pakistan.

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Fresh Off the Plane

William and Kate arrived in Pakistan on Monday.

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A Warm Welcome 

Kate flashed a big smile as she’s greeted with flowers.

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Exciting Opportunity

According to the statement, the royals hope to "meet as many Pakistanis as possible” during their visit. 

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Hugs All Around

Kate greeted everyone — including the little ones. 

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Vision in Blue

Kate wore a culturally inspired outfit, bearing resemblance to a traditional shalwar kameez. 

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All Ears

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the Islamabad Model College for Girls in Pakistan on Tuesday, October 15.

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Quick Hello

Will and Kate stopped to talk to the children after departing from the college.

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Time to Learn

Kate stunned in a bright blue during the visit to the school, which educates students between the ages of 4 to 18 years old.

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Sweet Ride

The couple arrived at a reception hosted by Thomas Drew, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, on Tuesday.

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Gorgeous in Green

Kate looked beautiful in an emerald green Jenny Packham gown during Tuesday’s reception.

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Old Friends

The twosome also met with Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was friendly with the prince’s late mother, Princess Diana, on Tuesday.

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Cultural Lesson

Kate and William visited a settlement of the Kalash people where they learned about their culture and heritage.

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Keeping It Casual

Kate donned a brown skirt, a button-down shirt, a vest and brown boots to her and William's meeting with a climate change expert.

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Heads Up

Kate tried on a colorful headpiece.

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A Festive Welcome

In Chitral, Kate was greeted with a regimental cap of the Chitral Scouts and a shawl. Princess Diana wore the same outfit during her visit in 1991.

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Taking in the View

Kate and William stopped at the tip of a glacier in the Hindu Kush mountain range.

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Meeting of the Minds

The couple spoke with an emergency response team in Chitral.

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Time to Reflect

The royal couple stopped by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore where Princess Diana also paid a visit during her trip in 1991. 

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A Revered Moment

William and Kate prayed together at the mosque.

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Batter Up

Kate took a swing at cricket while visiting the National Cricket Academy.

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A Piece of Cake

William and Kate attended a birthday party for three residents of the SOS Children’s Village in Lahore on Thursday, October 17. 

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A Spot of Tea

The couple had a tea party with a 7-year-old cancer patient at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital.

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A Perfect End

Kate and William concluded their tour of Pakistan with a visit to the Army Canine Centre, where they met with dogs and their handlers. The adorable pups that they played with are trained to scout out explosive devices.