The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the morning at the National Arboretum in Canberra, leaving behind a small English touch – an oak tree.
Wearing an emerald green Catherine Walker dress and nude high-heels, Catherine turned the soil alongside her husband, Prince William.
Before planting the tree, the royal couple stopped to sign the official visitors’ book at the arboretum.
Later in the day they will attend a reception hosted by the Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, and visit the National Portrait Gallery.
Catherine steps out in a green Catherine Walker coat-dress. Photo: Splash Media
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William and Catherine begin the tree planting ceremony. Photo: Twitter
Prince William tips soil onto the symbolic tree. Photo: Getty Images
High heels don’t stop Kate from doing the same. Photo: Getty Images
The Duchess planting the picturesque oak tree will be an enduring image from this tour. Photo: Getty Images
Catherine turns the soil. Photo: @Studio10au via Twitter
Two little volunteers water the oak tree with the Duchess’ help. Photo: Splash Media
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Kate and Wills pay a visit to a playground following the ceremony. Photo: Media Mode
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Duchess Catherine signs the arboretum visitors book. Photo: @channeltennews via Twitter
Royal signatures in the arboretum visitors book. Photo: Twitter
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Duchess Catherine talks to some school children at the event. Photo: Twitter
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Kate and Wills arrive at the National Arboretum. Photo: @britishroyals via Twitter
The Duke and Duchess at the arboretum. Photo: @canberratimes via Twitter
