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Prince William and Kate Middleton visited the Hindu Kush mountains on the third day of their royal tour of Pakistan.
After arriving by helicopter, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were presented with traditional Chitrali hats and white coats. The moment brought many royal admirers back to 1991, when Princess Diana visited Chitral and was given a similar cap and coat.
The royal couple also received a book featuring photos of Diana’s visit.
“That’s very special,” Kate said as her husband looked at pictures of his late mother.
Later on, the two overlooked the northern tip of the Chiatibo Glacier in Broghil National Park. They also spoke with expert Dr. Furrukh Bashir about climate change and how it has caused the glacier to retreat rapidly in recent years. William said communities “vulnerable to change” needed “more education, more awareness and political action.”
After the excursion, the two visited nearby communities that were affected by floods in 2015. There, they learned more about the local culture and enjoyed a presentation with traditional music and dance.
Kate wore a brown shirt, long skirt and vest for the outing. She accessorized her look with gold earrings, knee-high boots and a beige pashmina.
To see more of her looks throughout the tour, check out the gallery.
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Learning About the Local Culture
Kate wore a brown shirt, a long skirt and a vest for the visit to the Hindu Kush mountains . She accessorized her look with gold earrings, knee-high boots and a beige pashmina. The royals were presented with traditional Chitrali hats and white coats, which Princess Diana also received during her visit to Chitral in 1991. William and Kate also looked at the Chiatibo Glacier in Broghil National Park and visited nearby communities, where they watched a presentation of traditional song and dance.
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All That Glitters Is Green
One word: Glam! The Duchess enlisted beloved British label Jenny Packham to help make her arrival to a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner of Pakistan one to remember. She complemented the emerald green gown with statement earrings by Onitaa.
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Embracing the Culture
Fashion met function for Kate’s visit to the Islamabad Model College for Girls on Tuesday, Oct. 15. She paired nude ballet flats with a periwinkle shalwar kalmeez and dupatta by Pakistani designer Maheen Khan.
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Making a Difference
During their visit, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge learned about the work of Teach for Pakistan—an organization that recruits and trains graduates and young professionals for a two-year fellowship in which they teach in low-income schools.
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Splash of Color
For a meeting with Pakistan’s Prime Minister, the mom of three dressed the part in a bright green tunic by Catherine Walker, white trousers by Khan and a scarf by Satrangi.
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Warm Welcome
Upon the royal couple’s arrival in Pakistan, the Duchess of Cambridge stepped off the plane wearing a custom, ombre blue design by Catherine Walker, which was modeled after the traditional shalwar kameez.
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