Royal Tour 2018: The best photos from Prince William and Kate's visit to Sweden and Norway

And that's a wrap! William and Kate's royal tour of Norway has come to a close. As one of their last official actions, the couple happily posed for a big group photo with Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit, before waving goodbye to the youngsters. A tweet from Kensington Palace read: "An incredible end to #RoyalVisitNorway! Thank you to everyone who made The Duke and Duchess feel so welcome."
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On their final outing, Kate crouched down to chat to the adorable children, and warmed her hands at the open fire. She and William also spoke to some of the ski instructors who encourage little ones to stay active throughout the year.
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William and Kate also had the chance to meet a group of local nursery children who were taking part in an afternoon ski school session on the slopes.
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Before hanging with adorable Norwegian ski students, William and Kate headed to Holmenkollen Ski Jump – one of Oslo's most iconic landmarks. They were given a short tour of the museum before ascending to the top of the ski jump to talk with and observe junior ski jumpers from Norway's national team.
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Kate wrapped up her baby bump in a cute red ski look, accessorizing with a white bobble hat. Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit were also bundled up for the ski outing.
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The group sat in the Royal Box to observe the jumpers landing. William and Kate were able to see how Norwegians embrace the outdoors in the coldest of temperatures, and champion the importance of exercise and wellbeing.
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After their busy morning, the Duke and Duchess were invited back to Haakon and Mette-Marit's official residence - Skaugum - just outside of Oslo, where they sat down for tea in the company of the royal couple's pet dog, Muffins Kråkebolle, a labradoodle. A private lunch followed.

After a jam-packed three days on a tour of Sweden and Norway, Prince William and Kate showed no signs of slowing down on the final day of their trip abroad. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kicked off Friday with a visit to Hartvig Nissen School, which was the location of the hugely popular Norwegian TV show, Skam. Before entering the school, William, 35, and Kate, 36, took part in a walkabout, where they were greeted by an eager sea of fans.
At the school, the Duke and Duchess met with the stars and producers of Skam and heard more about the series. They also spoke to a group of students to learn about the effect Skam had had on young viewers; the hit drama highlights teenagers' lives and the challenges they may face growing up. William and Kate were particularly interested to hear about the role social media plays in their upbringing.
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The Duchess, who is carrying out her last tour before her due date in April, looked typically stylish on day four of her trip. She braved the Norwegian cold in a button down maroon coat by Dolce & Gabbana, black gloves, a Mulberry clutch and her trusty black heels.
Kate wore her long brunette tresses loose and accessorised with simple jewellery. She sported a delightful pregnancy glow and her makeup was flawless as always; her skin was perfected with neutral foundation and she wore simple brown eyeshadow, a nude lip and a smattering of mascara. The Duchess looked particularly fresh and full of life, despite having had a late dinner the evening before.
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William and Kate were reunited with Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit during their visit to the school. The two royal couples had spent the previous day together when Haakon and Mette-Marit welcomed William and Kate at Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
The group enjoyed a private luncheon together at the royal palace, alongside King Harald and Queen Sonja, before visiting the Princess Ingrid Alexandra Sculpture Park, named after Haakon and Mette-Marit's 14-year-old daughter.
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William, Kate, Haakon and Mette-Marit posed for a group photo with the stars of Skam at the school. The royals then joined a discussion with students and mental health staff who spoke about the impact of Skam, and the effect it had on bringing important issues out into the open.
Some of these issues included mental illness, homophobia and sexual assault. Following on from the themes of the show, the characters started their own social media profiles to engage with the audience directly, creating an international following and fan base.
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The visit was clearly a success with William and Kate, who, back home in the UK, champion the issue of mental health and children's wellbeing.
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William and Kate were guests of honour at a dinner held at the royal palace on Thursday (Feb. 1). The Duchess pulled out another chic outfit for the do, wearing a blush pink Alexander McQueen evening gown that skimmed over her growing baby bump. She accessorized with a diamond bracelet and matching earrings and had her hair styled into an elegant chignon.
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Members of the Norwegian royal family were out in full force, including King Harald's wife Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Haakon's wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit. The black-tie affair was attended by members of government, leaders in business and those from the Norwegian creative industries. William and Kate also had the chance to mingle with serving members and veterans from the Norwegian Armed Forces.
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William, who looked dapper in a tuxedo, gave a speech at the dinner, alongside King Harald of Norway.
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Kate and William were all smiles as they sat alongside Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit at an event held at MESH, a co-working space for entrepreneurs and start-up companies.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit went to an event held at MESH, a co-working space for entrepreneurs and start-up companies in Oslo, Norway.
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The Duchess of Cambridge looked delighted with a gift that she recieved from a member of the public during her walkabout in Oslo, Norway on Thursday afternoon. Kate and the Queen of Norway were pictured admiring a Scandinavian knitted hat in red, white and blue, which had been presented to the Duchess by a teacher in the crowd, who said: "I thought the Prince might need it."
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The Duke and Duchess were in good spirits as they joked with the crowds - who had been waiting since the early morning in the hope of having the chance to meet the royal couple.
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The Duke and Duchess, together with Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Crown Prince Haakon, Queen Sonja of Norway and Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, went to visit the Princess Ingrid Alexandra Sculpture Park that opened last year in the name of Princess Ingrid Alexandra to mark the 25th anniversary of The King's reign.
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The Duke and Duchess stepped out in Oslo with the Norwegian royal family to do a walkabout on Thursday afternoon. Prince William, who was walking with Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 14, wished a woman in the crowd happy 50th birthday and says he’d already spoken to another woman who is also 50 today. He joked: "You’re 50 too? You should hold a joint party."
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During the walkabout, William and Kate spoke to members of the public who had been eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of them. One woman in the crowd spoke to the Duke, and told him that she had seen Kate in Peter Jones, London, paying at the cash desk. She said: "William replied that he hoped it wasn't the expensive department."
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For the walkabout, the Duchess looked as glamorous as ever, wearing her brunette hair down in loose waves and styling it with an oversized faux fur hat to keep warm in the icy weather conditions. Vigdis Brandal, who had come from 60 miles away to catch a glimpse of the royal couple, said that he managed to shake Kate's hand. "She said she loved the snow," she said.
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Prince William and Kate were all smiled as they met the King and Queen of Norway for lunch at the palace on Thursday. Kate, 36, stole the show in the Marlene dress by Seraphine - one of her favourite maternity brands - which gently skimmed her baby bump and flattered her changing shape.
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After arriving in Stockholm for the first day of their Nordic royal tour on Tuesday, Prince William and Kate have enjoyed an action-packed few days. On Thursday, the Duke and Duchess touched down in Oslo, Norway, to commence the second leg of their Scandinavian visit. The start of their trip didn’t go without a few mishaps. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were forced to change their schedule due to the weather conditions in Stockholm. As a result, their first engagement at Uppsala Airbase in Oslo, Norway no longer went ahead.
Kensington Palace announced the news on their Twitter account, tweeting: "Unfortunately the snowy weather in Stockholm today has meant that TRH’s travel plans have had to be changed. This morning’s engagement at Uppsala Airbase will not go ahead."
The royal couple will begin their trip to Oslo with a visit to meet the Norwegian royal family, at a private lunch hosted by the King and Queen of Norway at the royal palace. The residence is currently closed to members of the public, but during the summer tourists are able to book tickets for a guided tour of the state rooms.

Kate's hairstylist Amanda Cook Tucker was pictured arriving in Oslo, Norway on Thursday morning. Amanda will have packed all the essentials to ensure that Kate's hair is styled to perfection for her dinner at the royal palace. The event - hosted by the King and Queen - includes guests from the government, business leaders and the Norwegian creative industries.
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William and Kate arrived in Oslo, Norway on Thursday morning, to more snowy weather conditions. The royal couple were pictured stepping off their plane at Oslo Gardermoen Airport, where they were greeted by Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.
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The royal couple made a stylish entrace when they arrived at the airport in Oslo, with the Duchess dressed in a blue coat and black heels, William, meanwhile, looked smart in black coat, suit trousers, patent black shoes and a red scarf.
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Kate looked as elegant as ever as she arrived in Oslo for the second part of her Nordic royal tour, dressed in a a funnel necked coat by Catherine Walker which covered her dress by Seraphine, accessorised with a black bag and formal high heel shoes. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway looked equally as elegant in a black coat that cinched in at the waist with a belt, patent black heels and a pink scarf.
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Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway braved the cold weather conditions to greet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge when they arrived in Oslo on Thursday morning. The Norwegian royals will join Kate and William for lunch with King Harald V of Norway and his wife Queen Sonja at the palace where William and Kate are staying as guests of the sovereign.
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William and Kate's private chartered plane landed at an airforce base near Oslo on Thursday morning. While the runway had been cleared, the surrounding area was carpeted in a deep layer of snow that had fallen overnight.
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Duchess Kate was all smiles in Erdem! The royal, alongside a dapper Prince William, stunned in a gorgeous gown by the Canadian-born designer for a lavish evening in Sweden. The couple attended a reception to celebrate the country's culture at the Fotografiska Gallery. The royal couple, who are on day two of their four-day tour of Sweden and Norway, were joined by Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel.
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Kate looked gorgeous in yet another statement Erdem gown, which made the most of the mother-of-two's growing baby bump. She greeted Crown Princess Victoria with a kiss on the cheek.
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Prince William and Kate may have been missing their little ones at home, but some quality time with adorable Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar of Sweden was sure to help! While enjoying tea at Haga Palace, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel's home, they bonded with the little royals.
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Prince William knelt down to chat with Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar. Think he was arranging a playdate with Prince George and Princess Charlotte? We hope so!
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were welcomed into Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel's home, Haga Palace, for a private tea.
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At the NK department store in Stockholm, the British royals were on hand to help unveil a new interactive exhibit of UK fashion and design
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The Duchess seen with pupils, who are involved with YAM, a programme which promotes good mental health among 14- to 16-year-olds. The programme sends professionals into schools who create a "safe place" in the classroom, where students can talk openly about any issues they may have without even their teachers knowing. In the school hall, they heard one teenage student, Hugo Steg, make a speech in English about his experiences doing the course and supporting his friends.
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The duke repeatedly told the young crowd "you've got cold hands" and complimented the youngsters on the Swedish flags they were waving.
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Several young children looked ecstatic to meet the Duchess, with many reaching out to shake her hand or give her a high-five.
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Kate and Victoria seen sharing a laugh before they went inside Matteusskolan School in Stockholm.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge then headed to Matteusskolan school in Stockholm where they met with children who have taken part in the YAM programme during one of their mental health activity sessions.
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Once inside, the Duchess removed her coat to reveal a stunning off-white bouclé dress from Alexander McQueen. The classic number showed off her blossoming baby bump. She paired the look with earrings by Swedish designer In2Design.
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William and Kate appeared to be in great spirits as they met with a team of experts to discuss Sweden's approach to managing mental health issues. At one point, the pregnant royal was seen cradling her tummy.
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The British royal couple have made campaigning on mental health issues one of the central themes of their public working lives. Their Heads Together mental health campaign saw a series of events staged last year to encourage Britons to talk about their psychological problems or provide a sympathetic ear for others.
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Following the successful first day of their official tour of Sweden and Norway, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge once again dazzled crowds as they arrived at the Karolinska Institute in Solna, Sweden on Wednesday morning. Accompanied by Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, the British royals, who are on a four-day tour of Sweden and Norway, were greeted with cheers and applause from well-wishers. Here, they met with academics and practitioners to discuss Sweden's approach to managing mental health challenges, including the impact of physical activity on mental health.
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Kate, who is pregnant with her third child, opted for a striking red and white Catherine Walker coat. She styled the look further with a maroon Chanel bag and fringed leather pumps from Italian label Tod's. Her brunette tresses were preened to perfection in loose waves, while her pretty facial features were accentuated with muted tones of makeup.
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The royal couple waved and smiled at the crowd as they entered the building. After their visit to the Karolinska Institute, the two couples headed to Matteusskolan, a comprehensive school in the heart of the city centre.
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Both Kate and Princess Victoria greeted each other with a kiss on the cheek. While Kate opted for red houndstooth, her host wore a chic pink coat over a soft teal two-piece suit. The Swedish royal accessorised her outfit with a Stella McCartney clutch.
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The last time the royal couples saw each other before this tour was at Prince William and Kate's wedding in 2011.
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According to Kensington Palace, William and Kate's visit will give them a taste of "the Scandinavian way of life."
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William and Kate looked delighted as they met with young children during their visit. The Prince was even seen giving one child a high five!
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Prince William and Kate paid a visit to the Residence of the British Ambassador in Stockholm, where they spent some time chatting before attending a glitzy black-tie dinner.
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Pregnant Kate wore a stunning floral gown by Canadian-born, London-based designer Erdem, which skimmed her growing baby bump. She accessorized with a clutch and her hair in an updo. Princes William and Daniel were dapper in classic tuxes, while Crown Princess Victoria opted for an avant-garde one-shoulder satin dress with black tights and glitzy sandals.
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All eyes were on radiant Kate as she entered the glamorous dinner, where fellow guests included Oscar-winning actress Alicia Vikander and film star Stellan Skarsgard.
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Kate toted her black Mulberry bag as she and William learned about Sweden's design history.
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The Duchess had a laugh while trying out one of Sweden's iconic chairs at the ArkDes Museum during the 2018 royal tour of Scandinavia.
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Prince William and Kate took a break from touring to refuel while visiting the ArkDes Museum. While William appears to have been sipping champagne, his pregnant wife - who rested her hand on her growing tummy - seems to have a flute filled with water.
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Kate was positively glowing as she arrived at the ArkDes Museum in Stockholm to learn about the country's architecture and design. The royal wore a green Catherine Walker dress with black pumps and her hair in glossy waves.
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Dapper Prince William and Prince Daniel both opted for navy blue coats and warm scarves while posing with their beautiful wives outside the Nobel Museum in Stockholm.
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Crown Princess Victoria and Duchess Kate haven't spent time together since the latter's royal wedding in 2011. One thing's for sure - the duo makes a stylish pair!
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While walking to the Nobel Museum, the royal group met crowds of well-wishers, many of whom gave the pregnant Duchess bouquets of flowers.
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Kate had an animated conversation with fans in Sweden's Stortorget square en route to the Nobel Museum from the Royal Palace.
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Kate strolled with Prince Daniel as they made their way from the Royal Palace of Stockholm to the Nobel Museum. Kate looked chic in a dark green coat with black fur cuffs. She accessorised the look with a black fur hat and matching gloves, and completed the look with a black Mulberry bag.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were accompanied by Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden as they walked from the Royal Palace to the Nobel Museum. The group looked to be in deep discussion while wrapped up warm against the cold.
Kate showed a hint of a baby bump in a green dress by Catherine Walker while meeting the King and Queen of Sweden for lunch at the beautiful Royal Palace of Stockholm. The Duke and Duchess posed in a photo with the royal couple, the Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel.
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Kate showed a hint of a baby bump in a green dress by Catherine Walker while meeting the King and Queen of Sweden for lunch at the beautiful Royal Palace of Stockholm. The Duke and Duchess posed in a photo with the royal couple, the Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel.
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The Duke and Duchess posed for a group shot with the group of Swedish Bandy hockey players who taught them how to shoot!
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Prince William was given his own Bandy hockey jersey during the couple's sporty outing at Stockholm's outdoor rink!
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Kate was delighted by the cozy green sweatshirt presented to the parents for their 4-year-old son Prince George.
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Kate was her naturally charming self, having fun chatting with all the little hockey players at Stockholm's outdoor ice rink.
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Kate was in fine form while playing Bandy hockey, despite gliding into her third trimester.
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During their visit to the Swedish capital, the pair learned about an unusual form of hockey called bandy, which consists of 11 players a side. Kate is a known fan of sports, and watched a group of youngsters play before trying scoring a goal in a penalty shootout herself while being cheered on by onlookers.
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The mom of two, who is currently expecting her third child, had a couple of attempts at scoring a goal, and the crowd of onlookers cheered when she succeeded on her second try.
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The Duchess of Cambridge lost 2-1 to Prince William as they took part in a fun penalty shootout on the ice during the Bandy hockey game, which was their first public outing during their two-day trip to the city. The pair will following their visit with two days in Norway.
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While Kate's furry topper caused a bit of a stir on social media, the palace was quick to confirm that her gloves and hat are made from faux fur.
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Competitive Kate quickly got stuck into the fun by competing against her husband in the penalty shootout. Wearing a pair of thick white hockey gloves, Kate had three chances to score a goal in the penalty shootout. She scored one, while Prince William scored two out of three, making him the winner!
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Prince William and Kate snacked on a traditional toast with a hot drink carried in a flask in a briefcase known as a "Bandy Portfolio" and kept warm while watching the action. Kate held onto a hockey stick to prepare for taking part in a penalty shootout, and enjoyed a laugh with the locals, while William tucked into his treat.
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Prince William was also wrapped up for the warm in a jacket and burgundy patterned bobble hat, and the pair were spotted laughing as they chatted to a young ice hockey player at Vasaparken before trying out the sport for themselves. Kate appeared to be taking off her gloves to have a go at scoring a goal.
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Kate was dressed for the cold weather in a warm black coat by Burberry, a sweater by Swedish designer Fjallraven, snow boots with matching grey gloves and a thick grey knitted bobble hat.
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Prince William and Kate have embarked on their official tour of Sweden and Norway, and began their visit in Stockholm, where they began to celebrate the country's culture and people in a great way – with a game of ice hockey! The Duke and Duchess first met a group of local hockey players at Vasaparken, where they were both successful in trying their hands at scoring a goal each!
Speaking about what to expect from the rest of the royal tour, the couple's communication secretary Jason Knauf said: "The Duke and Duchess have asked, as with previous overseas visits, that this tour allow them opportunities to meet as many Swedes and Norwegians as possible. Their royal highnesses will meet a wide variety of people, including children and young people, those working in the mental health sector, and leaders in business, academia and scientific research, government, civil society and the creative industries."
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