IN CENTURIES gone by, royal tours meant visits around Great Britain to prove to the people that members of the royal family were alive and well and for subjects to pay their respects.
But times sure have changed. These days there’s social media updating us on every aspect of royal lives and photographers at the ready to record every event – and yet nothing beats a good trip.
Royal tours have extended far beyond the borders of Britain of course, and they’re generally a boost for both The Firm and the host country which benefits from plenty of media coverage. And when William and Kate come to town the delight is almost palpable. The future king and queen have won hearts almost every time.
Cute in Canada
The couple had been married for two months when they went on their first official overseas visit in June 2011 – and with royal fever high following their fairytale wedding, people clamoured for a sight of newlyweds.
Kate went on her first walkabout outside the UK, smiling, waving, chatting and shaking hands.
The Duchess of Cambridge was dazzling throughout the visit, at times dressing in the colours of the red-and-white Canadian flag – even down to her heels.
At the end of the tour William paid tribute to the country. “In 1939, my great-grandmother
