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Kate Middleton and Prince William arrive in Pakistan amid security fears

A British royal hasn't visited the country for 13 years - by Riah Matthews
  • 15 Oct 2019
Kate Middleton and Prince William arrive in Pakistan amid security fears

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have landed in Pakistan ahead of an historic tour which sees British royals visit the country for the first time in more than 13 years. 

Over 1000 Pakistani police officers have been deployed as security for the royal couple and their itinerary will be kept secret until the day in order to keep them safe.

Their visit to Pakistan has been described as the most 'complex' and 'demanding' tour of their careers.

‘They are now in their late 30s and ready to take on these more complex and demanding tours on behalf of the British Government,' said a royal aide. 

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Kate Middleton at Prince William arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in Pakistan! ‎ڈیوک اور ڈچز آف کیمبرج پاکستان تشریف لا چکے ہیں۔ The Duke and Duchess's 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. ‎ڈیوک اور ڈچز آف کیمبرج کا پاکستان کا پہلا شاہی دورہ برطانیہ اور پاکستان کے مابین تاریخی تعلقات کی عزت افزائی ہے، لیکن زیادہ تر توجہ موجودہ دور کے پاکستان بحیثیت ایک متحرک، زندہ و جاوید اور دور اندیش ملک کی ترویج پر ہوگی۔ 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 1000km, and will take in Pakistan's rich culture, its diverse communities, and its beautiful landscapes. ‎شاہی دورہ جدید طرز پر تعمیر شدہ سر سبز دارالحکومت اسلام آباد سے زندہ دلوں کے شہر لاہور، عظیم پہاڑی سلسلوں پر مشتمل شمالی علاقہ جات اور مغرب کی جانب ناہموار سرحدی علاقوں تک ہزار کلو میٹر سے زائد سفر پر مشتمل ہوگا۔‪ ‬اس دوران پاکستان کی بھرپور ثقافت، مختلف ثقافتوں پر مشتمل آبادیوں اور اس کے خوبصورت مناظر سے آگاہی اور لطف اندوز ہونے کا موقع ملے گا۔ 📷 Kensington Palace #RoyalVisitPakistan #pakistan
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Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton are welcomed by Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi (far right).

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Kate Middleton wore an aqua shalwar kameez - a traditional Pakistani outfit - by British designer Catherine Walker. Her outfit drew comparisons with a similar outfit worn by Princess Diana when she visited Pakistan in 1996.

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Princess Diana in Pakistan in 1996.

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Their five-day visit is a bid to further improve relations between the UK and Pakistan. Requested by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, it comes during heightened tensions between Pakistan and India over the disputed region of Kashmir, which both countries are claiming in full.

They have left their three children at home and will travel over 1000 kilometres of the country.

They were greeted from the plane by a group of school children and William is expected to give a speech later in the week.

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Kate and Wills with school children in Pakistan.

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Riah Matthews is the Deputy Editor for that’s life! She started her journalism career in the UK at the Nottingham Post before moving to Australia and working on that's life! and the podcast How I Survived. Her work has also been published in the Daily Mail, Chat, Woman, Pick Me Up, Take a Break, Real People and on Newidea.com.au

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