Day 3 (Jan 21, 2010): Melbourne
…visiting bushfire-hit communities, cricket, a culminating speech, and a quick trip to the Australian Open…
Prince William’s speech at the Government House in Melbourne:
Articles:
- Herald Sun: William’s Australia visit hailed a dream
- London Evening Standard: William a big hit with the girls in Australia
- The Guardian: Prince William visits bushfire-hit communities
- Times Online: William takes on Australia in cricket – but don’t mention the ashes
- Herald Sun: Prince William drops in on Australian Open
Pictures
Day 2 (Jan 20, 2010): Sydney
… a homeless hostel, Royal Botanic Gardens, a hip hop performance, a few rounds of ammunition, and a fast boat ride around Sydney harbour…
Articles
- Daily Mail: (Highlights of day 2 in Sydney)
- Times Online: William crowned prince of New South Wales
- BBC UK: Prince William praises Sydney
- London Evening Standard: Australian “Kate” gives Wills a kiss
- The Australian: Prince William has a big rap on hip hop
- The Sun: Wills hits the target in Oz
- Sky News: Wills jokes: “I want a house in Sydney”
Day 1 (Jan 19, 2010): Sydney
Lunch with the Governor-general, meeting aboriginals, playing table tennis
- Mirror UK: William says g’day to Australia
- Sydney Morning Herald: Prince William in Sydney
- The Australian: Prince William wins the hearts of the people in The Block
- Times Online: Aborigines ask William to fight for their cause
- Daily Mail: William’s joy as he is presented with picture of Diana
- Hello Magazine: “Wait and see”… William’s reply to marriage questions
Opinion:
- Daily Telegraph: Where there’s a Will, there’s a future for the monarchy
- The Australian: A lovely young man, but regally bland
Pictures:
Related Posts:
- Prince William: Post-Tour Summary and Analysis
- Prince William in New Zealand
- Prince William to visit Australia, NZ in January 2009
- Prince William: The People’s Prince
- James Blunt, Band of Welsh Guards to Perform on Royal Wedding





#1 by tish on January 21, 2010 - 10:24 pm
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Congrats to Wills on his first official tour. I think it’s safe to say it was a huge success!
#2 by britishroyals on January 22, 2010 - 11:23 am
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Pictures from Hello!
Highlights of Prince William’s first official overseas visit:
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/201001212788/prince-william/official-overseas-trip/new-zealand-australia/1/1/