Gallery: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Royal Tours

The Prince and Princess of Wales undertook their first official overseas tour to Canada in June 2011 - on the 225th anniversary of the first royal visit by William IV. The couple laid a wreath at the Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Activities included attending a citizenship ceremony to mark Canada Day and as well as celebrations at Parliament Hill with the Prime Minister of Canada. Will and Kate also met with patients at the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Centre. William delivered a speech at Quebec City Hall entirely in French. In PEI, the couple were welcomed by a traditional ceremony. In Alberta, they met with emergency workers and families affected by fires. They visited California and attended an event at the Beverly Hilton supporting British trade. The couple attended a BAFTA red carpet event, where William gave a speech as president. They visited the Santa Barbara Polo Club, where William played a match benefitting The Royal Foundation. The couple also toured an art program helping disadvantaged children before greeting veterans at Sony Pictures Studios.

In November 2011 the Prince and Princess visited Denmark and met with Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary. The couple then visited the UNICEFSupply Division, which supplies food to children suffering from malnutrition and famine, and helped pack materials for distribution.

In September 2012 the couple went on a Diamond Jubilee tour representing the Queen, taking in Singapore, Malaysia, the Solomon Islands and Tuvalu. In Singapore they visited the Rainbow Centre, a school for children with special needs, and viewed the "Dendrobium Memoria Princess Diana", an orchid named for William's late mother bred at Singapore Botanic Gardens. In honour of their visit, the "Vanda William Catherine" was named for them. A state dinner was held in their honour by President Tony Tan at the Istana, where William gave a speech and inspected the eHonour Guard. In Malaysia the couple met with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and his wife. They later visited Hospis Malaysia, where Kate delivered a speech as part of her work with palliative care. They also attended a state dinner hosted by King Abdul Halim of Kedah before visiting As Syakirin Mosque. The couple viewed a cultural event and met students at KLCC Park, after which William made remarks at the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce.In the Solomon Islands the couple were welcomed with garlands and wore traditional dress for a dinner at the residence of the Governor-General. They visited a village in Honiara, where Catherine met with local women to discuss gender inequality in the country. The couple then observed a warrior dance and were presented with traditional jewelry in Marau. Keeping with the tradition of carrying visitors who arrive by sea, in Tuvalu the couple were carried on multicoloured thrones to meet Prime Minister of Tuvalu Willy Telavi. Later that day, the couple met students at a primary school, watched a canoe race, and participated in a traditional dancing celebration.

At the invitation of the Government of New Zealand, in April 2014 Will and Kate were accompanied by their son, Prince George, on their tour of the country. The family met with Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key and received a traditional Maori welcome at the Governor-General of New Zealand's residence, greeting with a hongi. The couple visited the families and children at the Plunket Society and participated in a yacht race at the home of New Zealand America's Cup team. The Prince and Princess also laid a wreathe in Blenheim to mark the 100 year anniversary of World War I before touring the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, led by Sir Peter Jackson.

In Australia the couple met young leaders of the arts and sports at Sydney Opera House, where William gave a speech. The family then attended the Royal Easter Show before meeting survivors of bushfires in damaged areas. The Prince and Princess visited the RAAF Base Amberley and attended a service at St Andrew's Cathedral marking Easter. The couple also met indigenous artists and students in Yulara, then participated in Anzac Day commemorations at the Australian War Memorial. Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott greeted the family before their departure, where little Prince George made an appearance in a bright red jumper.

Belgium - August 2014 at the Balcony of the Cityhall of Mons marking the end of the ceremony held for the Centenary of World War I. The Prince and Princess of Wales met with King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Saint-Laurent Abbey, where the Duke laid a poppy wreath at the British memorial. They attended First World War centenary commemorations at the Cointe Inter Allied Memorial, where William gave the speech. The couple also paid their respects at the Saint Symphorien Military Cemetery.

At the request of Her Majesty's Government, The Prince and Princess undertook a tour of India in April 2016. The couple met residents of Banganga Tank and visited children benefitting from multiple charities, including Childline India. They later laid a wreath at the Martyr's Memorial in honour of the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks. Their trip was reminiscent of the tour William's mother, Princess Diana took. The couple also attended a Bollywood charity gala and paid their respects at Gandhi Smriti. William and Catherine met with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and attended a garden party in honour of the Queen's 90th birthday at the British High Commission. After a two-day visit of Bhutan, they returned to India to tour the Taj Mahal in Agra.

The Prince and Princess were accompanied by their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, on their official tour of Canada in 2016. The family met with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and witnessed a First Nations traditional greeting. William laid a wreath at the Victoria Cenotaph and attended a forum for Vancouver first responders. They also visited children charities as well as the Great Bear Rainforest to mark the preservation of the indigenous forest, visiting Heiltsuk and Yukon communities. The couple and their children also attended a play-day alongside Canadian military families.

On a short two-day visit to France in March 2017 the couple met with President of France François Hollande at the Elysee Palace and attended a reception at the Embassy of the United Kingdom, Paris, where William gave a speech regarding Anglo-French links. The couple then visited Les Invalides, meeting with veterans alongside two survivors of the Paris terror attacks. The Prince and Princess also toured the Musee d'Orsay before attending a France v. Wales rugby match.

In July 2017 the Prince and Princess of Wales travelled to Germany, accompanied by their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, on their visit to the country. The couple met with Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel before visiting the Brandenburg Gate. They also visited an organisation assisting disadvantaged children before meeting President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Bellevue Palace. They also visited small businesses in Heidelberg before touring the German Cancer Research Center to learn about stem cell research.

Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Princess Catherine view helicopter models H145 and H135 before departing from Hamburg airport on the last day of their official visit to Poland and Germany on July 21, 2017 in Hamburg, Germany.

At the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, The Prince and Princess visited Sweden and Norway in early 2018. In Sweden the couple were accompanied on engagements by Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. They attended a reception at Fotografiska and visited an exhibition on UK design before visiting Haga Palace. They visited local schools and attended meetings on mental health. The couple also met with Prime Minister of Sweden Stefan Lofven and his wife, Ulla Lofven before touring the ArkDes and Nobel Museums. William and Catherine also met King Carl and his wife, Queen Silvia at the Royal Palace of Stockholm.In Norway the couple met with Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, King Harald and Queen Sonja at the Royal Palace. A state banquetwas hosted in their honour. The couple also visited Hartvig Nissen School and attended an event in Holmenkollen hosted by the Norwegian Ski Federation.

The couple's tour of Pakistan in October 2018 marked the first visit by members of the royal family to the country in 13 years. Will and Kate met with Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan before visiting students at the Islamabad Modern College for Girls, and attended a reception at the Pakistan National Monument. The couple met with patients at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and toured the Badshahi Mosque before learning about conservation at Margalla Hills National Park.

As part of their tour of Pakistan the Prince and Princess also visited the SOS Children's Village. Following in the footsteps of Princess Diana's charity work, Catherine gave remarks surrounding her early years charity work and discussed their trip with CNN.

In 2020 in Ireland the couple met with President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar before laying a wreath at Dublin's Garden of Remembrance. They attended a reception at the Guinness Storehouse and visited youth mental health centres and social justice charities before showcasing cultural programmes in Galway as part of their 2020 European Capital of Culture designation.

Prince William and Catherine visit Tig Coili, a traditional Irish pub, on March 05, 2020 in Galway, Ireland.

In March 2022, in celebration of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, Prince William and Kate went on an eight-day royal tour through Belize, the Bahamas, and Jamaica.
The trip was the couple's first official joint overseas tour since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and was also Will and Kate's first official visit to the Caribbean. Prince Harry was the last senior royal to visit the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Belize in 2012 during a Diamond Jubilee Tour.

At the Trench Town Culture Yard Museum, home of Bob Marley, the couple joined in live music, playing the drums. Despite protests and the complex political relations between the Caribbean nations and the British crown, William and Kate proved immensely popular.

Prince William and Kate Middleton ended their 3-day trip to US in 2022 at Earthshot Prize ceremony, which is a passion project for William. Launched by William in 2020 and inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s iconic “Moonshot” challenge, The Earthshot Prize, now the world’s most prestigious environmental prize, aims to come up with creative solutions to climate change.
Five winners from around the globe scooped $1.2 million each at the awards ceremony, where William called for support to increase the global impact of their work.
At the event, Kate wore a floor-length bright green gown by Solace London, which she rented for $100 from the website HURR, and paired it with an emerald choker from her mother-in-law, Princess Diana, and earrings from her own private collection.