The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Pakistan last night on what has been described as the most ‘complex and challenging’ international tour of their fledgling royal careers. Arriving at the Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi just after 9.30pm the smiling royal couple was accorded a red-carpet reception as they left the British Government’s RAF Voyager plane together.
They were met by a group of dignitaries and two young children in traditional dress who were pushed forwards to present Kate with a beautiful bouquet. The duchess looked elegant in an aqua shalwar kameez – a traditional Pakistani outfit comprised of a flared kurti, a long shirt, and trousers – by British designer Catherine Walker.
The royal couple stepped out for the first major outing of their tour of Pakistan on Tuesday and headed to the Islamabad Model College for Girls.
While at the school, William and Kate toured classrooms of children between the ages of 4 and 18 and highlighted the benefits of young girls pursuing higher education and professional careers.
For the outing, Kate, 37, made sure to embrace Pakistan’s culture and style by wearing a royal blue shalwar kameez — the country’s national dress — and a dupatta by Pakistani designer Maheen Khan. She completed the look with a pair of beige shoes.
William, 37, meanwhile, kept it traditional in a light blue button-down shirt, black pants, and black shoes.
The royals beamed as they entered the school side-by-side before greeting teachers and meeting with a classroom full of kindergarteners, whom they sweetly introduced themselves to and interacted with.
