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18 Memorable Moments From The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge's Royal Tours

Look back at highlights from William and Kate's official visits abroad

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Since their marriage in 2011, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have carried out a number of royal engagements around the world to help strengthen ties and build relationships.

The trips often involve jam-packed itineraries, including everything from boat races to pretzel making, and provide plenty of perfect photo opportunities.

Ahead of the Duke and Duchess' royal tour of Norway and Sweden, here's a reminder of some of their previous travels together, from their first official visit to Canada to last summer's trip to Germany and Poland.

Canada, July 2011

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Dressing the part for Calgary's annual rodeo.

Canada, July 2011

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Soaking up the scenery at Blatchford Lake on the couple's first joint overseas tour.

US, April 2011

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Embracing old-school Hollywood glamour at the BAFTA 'Brits To Watch' event in Los Angeles.

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Tuvalu, September 2012

Event, Tradition, Hat, Temple, Party, Ceremony, Celebrating, Ritual, Festival, Dance,
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Dancing with locals during the Diamond Jubilee tour of the Far East.

Solomon Islands, September 2012

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Travelling in style to Tavanipupu Island, known for its eco-tourism.

New Zealand, April 2014

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Smashing it at cricket during a visit to Christchurch.

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New Zealand, April 2014

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Sampling wines in New Zealand's Otago region.

Australia, April 2014

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Meeting a Koala at Taronga Zoo in Sydney during a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Australia, April 2014

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A present for Prince George on his first royal tour.

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Australia, April 2014

Landscape, Dress, People in nature, Hill, Terrain, Formation, Badlands, Plateau, Prairie, Shrubland,
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Sight-seeing at Ayers Rock at sunset.

Australia, April 2014

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Trying out the DJ decks at a youth community centre in Adelaide.

India, April 2016

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Painting an elephant statue during a visit to the Elephant Family foundation in Kaziranga National Park.

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India, April 2016

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Following in the footsteps of Diana, Princess of Wales, with a visit to the Taj Mahal.

India, April 2016

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On safari in Kaziranga National Park.

Canada, September 2016

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Enjoying a children's party in Victoria - the highlight of their first overseas trip as a family of four.

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Canada, October 2016

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One for the family album.

Germany, July 2017

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Making pretzels during a visit to a traditional German market in Heidelberg.

Germany, July 2017

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Celebrating with a beer after participating in a rowing race against Prince William on their five-day visit to Germany.

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