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Wills and Kate visit Canberra

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have stepped out in Canberra for the second last day of their Australian tour.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have stepped out in Canberra for the second last day of their Australian tour.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have stepped out in Canberra for the second last day of their Australian tour.

After hitting the decks in Adelaide yesterday, the royal couple are today attending a tree planting ceremony at The National Arboretum, followed by a reception hosted by Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

Catherine has stepped out in a green Catherine Walker coatdress which is a bespoke version of the design. There has been no price listed for the coatdress on the designer’s website.

Later this evening, they will attend a reception at Government house host by Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove.

Take a look at all of the pictures of their pair’s second last day in Australia here!

Catherine steps out in a green Catherine Walker coatdress. Photo: Splash Media

Catherine was helped by local six-year-olds Oliver and Sebastian Lye who were on hand to help the royal couple plant the English oak tree.

Catherine lends a helping hand. Photo: Splash Media

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 wears a Catherine Walker coatdress. Photo: Media Mode

Catherine clutches a bouquet given to her by a fan. Photo: Media Mode

Kate and Wills visit a playground at the event. Photo: Twitter

Duchess Catherine talks to some school children. Picture: Twitter.

William and Catherine begin the tree planting ceremony.

Catherine has stepped out in a green Catherine Walker coatdress.

The Duke and Duchess are greeted by ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher. Photo: Twitter

Catherine signs the arboretum visitors book. Photo: @channeltennews via Twitter

Catherine turns the soil. Photo: @Studio10au via Twitter

The Duke and Duchess at the arboretum in Canberra. Photo: @canberratimes via Twitter

Royal signatures in the arboretum visitors book. Photo: Twitter

Catherine’s emerald green dress pops in the Canberra sun. Photo: Twitter

Catherine thanks her two little helpers. Photo: Twitter

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