Royal Tour 2014: Engagements and appearance in Australia

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cinrit

QuoteWhy Australians Will Embrace Royal Visit

Back in the days when an Australian leader brazenly put his hand on the Queen's back and a royal visit was dismissed by the media as "an image fading", the so-called "captive republic" appeared on the verge of finally breaking free of the shackles of the British monarchy. But today's Australians, it seems, have come to like their chains.

Fifteen years since the nation conducted a heated debate about the republic that ended with a bitterly fought constitutional referendum, the topic is greeted by a profound indifference. At last year's federal election, a party representing republicans received just 2,997 votes - far less than that received by the pirate party, the sex party or a party for smokers' rights.

As around the world people conduct national struggles and vie for greater independence, Australians have been snuggling ever closer to their foreign head of state. A poll in February found support for a republic was at 39 per cent - a 20-year low. The impending and eagerly awaited visit of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who will spend almost three weeks in Australia and New Zealand with young Prince George, has generated intense interest and is likely to only further dent the republican cause.

More: Why Australians will embrace Royal visit

Cindy
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Australians will welcome royal couple and eight-month-old future head of state as poll shows strong support for monarchy

QuoteWith nostalgia and a renewed investment in imperial-sounding titleage, the Australian public will welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their eight-month-old Prince George of Cambridge to Sydney on Wednesday.

In March 1983, aged just nine months, William made his first overseas appearances during Charles and Diana's tour of Australia and New Zealand. They were often brief. Just a few minutes on the Tarmac at Alice Springs airport when they touched down in Australia, for example. William was carried off the plane by a nanny, Charles complained about the flies, and the 21-year-old Diana pecked the baby on the cheek before he was whisked back up and flown off to a nursery in Melbourne.

Australia will be hoping for more time with the royal child on this occasion.

Support for the Queen, who remains the head of state in Australia, has not been higher in 20 years. Polling in February revealed that only 39% of Australians supported the establishment of an Australian republic, with 41.6% opposing it.
More: William, Kate and baby George to be greeted in Sydney by nostalgic public | World news | theguardian.com

robynrose

Hope it is better than New Zealand one . Think it will be . Does anyone have list of engagements  not all sports will be an improvement . More George would be a hit again .

Lothwen

^I know they are set to go to the Zoo, but I'm not sure if George is going to be with them.
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robynrose

Think George is going to the zoo something being named after him

PrincessOfPeace

Chances for Aussies to see Prince George on royal visit limited

QuoteTHEY'LL see the beach, the bush, Uluru and Taronga Zoo but the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - aka Prince William and Kate - are in for anything but an average tourist experience when they touch down in Sydney tomorrow.

The royal couple can expect huge crowds and mobs of media on each leg of their 10-day visit to Australia, thanks in part to their popularity but also because of the enormous interest in their son, Prince George.

Eight-month-old George is, like his mother, making his first visit down under.

Having already melted hearts in recent appearances in New Zealand, he is on track to generate a continual stream of collective Antipodean "aawwws" as he travels the nation with his parents.

William and Kate begin their visit with an official reception at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday, followed by a boat trip across the harbour to Admiralty House where they'll stay as guests of newly appointed Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove.
More: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/royal-family/chances-for-aussies-to-see-prince-george-on-royal-visit-limited/story-fngk74yq-1226885322040


PrincessOfPeace

QuoteNo visit to Australia is complete without a stop at some of the country's iconic landmarks - and the young Royal family is no exception.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their infant son, Prince George, will launch the Australian leg of their tour in Sydney on Wednesday with a meet-and-greet at the Sydney Opera House.

While in Sydney, the baby prince will have a bilby enclosure at Taronga Park Zoo named after him and his parents will spend time in the Blue Mountains, meeting survivors of the bushfires that ravaged the area earlier this year.

The family will visit The Three Sisters, attend The Royal Easter Show and watch surf lifesavers in action at Manly Beach.

The couple are keen for opportunities to meet people on this tour and several community receptions have been organised around the country.
More: Royal visit: Preparations for the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

cinrit

QuoteWilliam, Kate and Baby George to be Greeted in Sydney by Nostalgic Public

Australians will welcome royal couple and eight-month-old future head of state as poll shows strong support for monarchy.

With nostalgia and a renewed investment in imperial-sounding titleage, the Australian public will welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their eight-month-old Prince George of Cambridge to Sydney on Wednesday.

In March 1983, aged just nine months, William made his first overseas appearances during Charles and Diana's tour of Australia and New Zealand. They were often brief. Just a few minutes on the Tarmac at Alice Springs airport when they touched down in Australia, for example. William was carried off the plane by a nanny, Charles complained about the flies, and the 21-year-old Diana pecked the baby on the cheek before he was whisked back up and flown off to a nursery in Melbourne.

More: William, Kate and baby George to be greeted in Sydney by nostalgic public | World news | theguardian.com

Cindy
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PrincessOfPeace

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QuoteWhen the Herald reported on the trip to Australia of Prince Charles, Lady Diana and Prince William in April 1983, it was with much the same sentiment that befits the son's visit, 31 years later: ''The main fear here is that the royal couple are going to get loved to death.''

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge touch down in Sydney with their star attraction Prince George in tow on Wednesday afternoon, setting off what is sure to be a deluge of all things William, Catherine and third in line to the throne.

The duchess greeted New Zealand nine days ago wearing bold pillarbox red - nothing if not a declaration of confidence. All eyes will again be on her as she sets foot in Australia for the first time as a member of the royal family. Prince George, who is expected to make an entrance on his mother's hip, is the icing on the cake for onlookers.

...Thirty-one years ago, they called it Di Fever. This time around, with William leading his wife and son on their inaugural tour as a family, it's more like Royal Family Fever.
More: Royal tour a relaxed family affair

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Robert Jobson ‏@theroyaleditor 4 mins

#RoyalVisitAus #PrinceWilliam & #DuchessOfCambridge will be snapped with Cricket World Cup 2015 Trophy & cricket legend Glenn McGrath today.


Robert Jobson ‏@theroyaleditor 5 mins

#RoyalVisitAustralia #PrinceWilliam & #DuchessOfCambridge Their will be introduced to a few selected young leaders at Sydney Opera House.

Lothwen

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Prince George, Prince William, Kate Middleton Color-Coordinate Outfits En Route to Sydney: Picture
Prince George, Prince William, Kate Middleton Color-Coordinate in NZ - Us Weekly

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PrincessOfPeace

Mellow in yellow for sunny Sydney: Crowds greet William, Kate and baby Prince George as they arrive in Australia for ten day tour

QuoteHe may be just eight months old, but Prince George was the star of the show as he arrived in Sydney this afternoon.

Carried off an Air Force jet by his mother, a line-up of dignitaries, including the country's Prime Minister Tony Abbott, couldn't wait to coo over the third in line to the throne.

The Duchess of Cambridge paid homage to Australia in a gold Roksanda Ilincic dress.

The family touched down for their long-awaited trip at 2.25pm, with the doors to their plane opening at 2.35pm sharp.
More: Crowds greet William, Kate and baby Prince George as they arrive in Australia for ten day tour | Mail Online

Lothwen

I like the color of the dress on her, and the style and the length are very flattering, but I'm not crazy about the white panels, and I wish she would have worn white sandals or pumps with the dress instead of the nude ones.

Other than that, good to see the Australia tour begin. 
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Prince George 'the Republican Slayer': New Australian poll shows desire to get rid of monarchy is at lowest point for 35 years as Kate, William and baby fly to Sydney   
Support for a republic slips to lowest level due to popularity of royals | Mail Online

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Duke and Duchess fly into Sydney political scandal as Barry O'Farrell prepares to greet them just four hours after resigning over 'gift' of $3,000 vintage red wine bottle
Duke and Duchess fly into Sydney political scandal as Barry O'Farrell prepares to greet them just four hours after resigning over 'gift' of $3,000

PrincessOfPeace

#18
QuoteThe huge crowds, numbering in their thousands, erupted into rapturous applause and screams as the Duke and Duchess arrived at the Opera House.

The Duchess, wearing canary yellow sheath dress and the Duke, in a conservative blue suit, looked relaxed and happy while waving to the crowds.

NSW Governor Marie Bashir greeted them before escorting the couple up the staircase to the northern forecourt where an official reception is currently taking place.

Live updates: Australia welcomes the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George


QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge looked glamorous in a bright yellow outfit as the Royal couple disembarked their plane in Sydney
More: Royal Tour 2014: Live updates as William and Kate arrive in Australia - Mirror Online

sara8150

Kate Middleton arrives in Australia picture perfect in sunny yellow
Royal tour Australia: Kate Middleton arrives in Australia picture perfect in sunny yellow alongside Prince William in blue - hellomagazine.com

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Prince William mentions his mother, the late Princess Diana in speech at Royal Opera House
Royal tour: Prince William mentions his mother, the late Princess Diana in speech at Royal Opera House - hellomagazine.com

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Mellow in yellow for sunny Sydney: Crowds greet William, Kate and baby Prince George as they arrive in Australia for ten day tour
Crowds greet William, Kate and baby Prince George as they arrive in Australia for ten day tour | Mail Online


cinrit



From the British Monarchy's Flickr account:
Day Ten: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in Sydney - a set on Flickr

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QuotePrince William Likes Deep-Fried Mars Bars: 5 Things We Learned From Day 10 of the Royal Tour

William, Kate and George waved goodbye to New Zealand after 10 whistle-stop and (mostly) rain-soaked days and arrived in Australia to (finally) glorious sunshine.

The royal couple and their son touched down in Sydney today to blue skies and crowds lined the steps of the iconic Opera House.
.....
Here's five things we learned today...

1. William is a fan of Glasgow speciality deep-fried Mars bars - but not so keen on Irn-Bru.

More: Royal tour 2014: Prince William like deep fried Mars bars - 5 things we learned from day 10 of the royal tour - Mirror Online

QuoteKate Middleton Looks Like a BANANA William Tells Her As They Touch Down in Australia

Prince William has told Kate Middleton that her yellow dress makes her look like a banana, according to a woman who saw them in Sydney.

The Duchess of Cambridge made the revelation to a Heather Easton outside city's Opera House earlier today during her visit with her husband and their son, Prince George.  She spoke with Kate who told her: "William said I look like a banana."

The yellow dress she was wearing as the family touched down in Australia was a Roksanda Ilincic dress which retails at £950.

More: Yellow royal tour dress: Kate Middleton "looks like a banana" William tells her as they touch down in Australia - Mirror Online

From the British Monarchy's Flickr account:
Day Ten: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in Sydney - a set on Flickr

Cindy
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Lady Adams

Today's total is 5 hours, Australia's beginning total is 2 hours.

Quote from: Lady Adams on April 10, 2014, 02:06:20 AM
I thought it might be interesting to keep track of how many hours they spend on engagements. I've taken start and end times from Twitter. Here's how it breaks down, according to tweets by whoever is "on duty" in the press pool.

April 7: They arrived and had the welcoming ceremony, Landed 12.00 NZ time (first tweet by @RoyalReporter at the airport) last tweet @ByEmilyAndrews at the conclusion of the ceremony at 14.30 NZ= 2.5 hours
April 8: Rest
April 9: Play Date: 14.30 NZ- 17.00 NZ tweets from @ByEmilyAndrews= 2.5 hours
April 10:
Aviation & Wreath Laying Event, 11.30 NZ- 14.00 via Tweets by @QueenVicMirror and @BritishRoyals= 2.5 hours
Prince William, two 20-min meetings (reported by Daily Mail): 1 hour
Reception: 18.55 NZ time from @BritishRoyals - 19:47 NZ time from @RE_DailyMail: 1 hour
Total: 4.5 hours
April 11: 2 Events ( Boat rides, and meeting Air Force Personnel)
11:28 NZ arrival by tweeted by @GovGeneralNZ; 15:59 NZ Time departure, again tweeted by@GovGeneralNZ.
Total: 4.5 hours
April 12: 2 Events (William to Air craft facility; Kate to Hospice, then both to meet the Olympic Athletes)
11:08 NZ arrival tweeted by @APProyalvisit; 16:15 NZ departure tweeted by @GovGeneralNZ.
Total: 5 hours
April 13: 4 events (Maori Tribe Welcome, Visiting Cathedral, Watching a Rugby game, and Wine Tasting)
09:46 NZ Arrived in Dunedin via @QueenMirVic; 16:37 end of wine tasting b @RE_DailyMail
Total: 7 hours

Week One Total: 19 hours

April 14: 2 Events (Memorial service, watching a Cricket game, and visiting a Museum)
10:50 NZ Arrived at Christchurch, via @RoyalReporter; 15:14 via @APPRoyalVisit
Total: 4.5 hours
April 15: Rest
April 16: 3 Events (Visiting police college, signing city book)
11:03 NZ Arrival via @BritishRoyals; 13:59 departure from New Zealand via @APPRoyalVisit
Total: 3.0 hours (NZ)
New Zealand's final total is 26.5.

(Off to Australia, then reception at Sydney Opera House)
15:34 AUS Arrival on plane to Sydney via @RE_DailyMail; 17:39 AUS Arrival to Admiralty House, where they will stay, via @phildampier;
Total: 2.0 hours (AUS)

Total: 5.0 hours

April 17: 1 Event (Visit fire ravaged street)
April 18: 3 Events (Royal Easter Show, Hospice, and watching life-savers demonstration)
April 19: 2 Events (Checking out the RAF site and reception)
April 20: 2 Events (Service at cathedral and visiting the zoo)
April 21: Rest
April 22: 1 Event (Visiting National Ingenious Training Academy)
April 23: 2 Events (Music workshop and watching skateboarders)
April 24: 3 events (National Portrait Gallery, reception, and tree planting)
April 25: 3 Events  (ANZAC Day March, wreath laying, tree planting.)
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PrincessOfPeace

#24
QuoteAustralia has said g'day to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George after they landed in Sydney at the start of a 10-day tour of the country.

Prince George, dressed all in white, was carried down the steps of a Royal Australian Air Force flight that collected the family in Wellington after their tour of New Zealand came to an end earlier.

The Duchess wore a Roksanda Ilincic shift dress in yellow, the colour worn by Australia's rugby and football teams.
More: Royal tour: Australia says g'day to William, Kate and Prince George - Telegraph