Following their morning at the RAAF Base, Kate and Wills attend a civic reception at the Brisbane Convention Centre with 200 exceptional Queenslanders, as well as the Queensland Governor, the Premier and other dignitaries.
Thousands line the streets of Brisbane’s South Bank precinct hoping for a glimpse of the young Royal couple with the crowd in some places extending to 30-40 deep.
Despite a small group of protestors regarding Aboriginal land rights stationing themselves outside the Convention Centre, the mood is one of high anticipation as the Royal couple visit the Sunshine State for their first time.
Kate is swamped by fans who have waited for hours to see the Royal couple. Photo: Getty Images
Huge crowds cheer and try to catch glimpses of the Duchess of Cambridge at Brisbane’s South Bank. Photo: Getty Images
The crowd begins chanting Kate’s name. Photo: Media Mode
The Duchess maintains her composure despite the chaotic scenes. Photo: Getty Images
The Duchess waves to the crowd. Photo: @9NewsAUS via Twitter
Wills in high demand. Photo: Getty Images
The Duchess meets an adoring public. Photo: @ash_stevenson10 via Twitter
“Screams of ‘Kate, Kate, Kate’ & ‘William, William’ in opposite sides of the street.” Photo: @britishroyals via Twitter
The Royals move towards the Wheel of Brisbane, greeting the huge crowd. Photo: @9NewsAUS via Twitter
Kate collects armfuls of flowers and gifts. Photo: Rebecca English @RE_DailyMail via Twitter
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge go on a walk about in Brisbane. Photo: Media Mode
All smiles for Prince William and Catherine. Photo: Getty Images
The Royals arrive at Brisbane’s civic reception. Photo: Getty Images
The Duke and Duchess arrive at the Brisbane reception. Photo: @katienicholl via Twitter
Photo: @aaproyalvisit via Twitter
Catherine talks with Queensland Governor Penelope Wensley. Photo: Getty Images
The Queensland Governor welcomes the Duke and Duchess to the state. Photo: @aaproyalvisit via Twitter
The Duke of Cambridge and the Governor talk to Queensland farmers about the drought. Photo: @aaproyalvisit via Twitter
The Duke of Cambridge and the Governor talk to Queensland farmers about the drought. Photo: @9NewsAUS via Twitter
Little Sophie in Brisbane. Photo: @nic_macbean via Twitter
Thousands outside the ABC building. Photo: @abcnews via Twitter
Awaiting the Royal couple’s arrival at South Bank. Photo: @abcnews via Twitter
Huge crowds turn out to see the Royals. Photo: @abcnews via Twitter
How The Courier Mail welcomed the royal couple.
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