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Manly welcomes Prince William and Kate Middleton in Sydney

Prince William and Catherine spend the afternoon of the third day of their Australian tour in Manly, visiting a children's hospice and then the beach.
Prince William and Kate Middleton with surfboard Manly Sydney

Bear Cottage, which provides palliative care, temporary respite, end of life care, and bereavement support for carers and families of ill children, is a unique service which the Duchess of Cambridge was keen to see.

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After their visit, the Royal couple basked in the glorious Autumn weather at Manly Beach to watch a Surf Life Saving display.

The Royal couple accept a gift for Prince George of a six-foot surfboard, made by Manly local Greg Bennett. Photo: Media Mode

Close to 100 nippers, aged 12-15, were on the sand with Will and Kate. Photo: Media Mode

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Prince William surrounded by lucky surf life savers. Photo: Media Mode

Kate runs back along the beach after starting one of the Nippers’ events. Photo: Getty Images

The Duchess appeared to enjoy her time in the Manly sun. Photo: Media Mode

Kate refrained from taking off her high heeled wedges on the sand. Photo: Media Mode

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The visit to Manly Beach is reminiscent of Diana’s visit to Terrigal Beach in January 1988.

Prince William accompanied by the Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Photo: Media Mode

A staunch monarchist, Tony Abbott was able to enjoy the Royal visit to his own parliamentary seat. Photo: Media Mode

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Kate chats with the junior life savers. Photo: Media Mode

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The Royal couple dressed for an afternoon on the beach. Photos: Media Mode

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Wills and Kate on Manly Beach. Photo: ‏@DWilkinsonCNN via Twitter

PM Tony Abbott walks on to the sand of Manly Beach with The Duchess. Photo: @channeltennews via Twitter

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The Duchess of Cambridge admires the view at Manly Beach. Photo: Twitter

Delighted youngsters get to meet the Duchess of Cambridge. Photo: @Y7News via Twitter

The Duke of Cambridge meets the young surf lifesaving competitors. Photo: @7NewsSydney via Twitter

Prince William meets teenage surf life savers on Manly Beach. Photo: @KateMansey via Twitter

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Prince William starts the flag, board and swimming race. Photo: Twitter

The Duke and Duchess began the afternoon at Bear’s Cottage, a children’s hospice in Manly. Photo: Getty Images

Kate sings ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ with the children. Photo: Getty Images

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The Duchess makes a speech at Bear Cottage. Photo: Twitter

A crowd waits for Kate and Wills outside Bear Cottage. Photo: @CaylaDengate via Twitter

Delighted staff at Bear Cottage greet the Royal couple. Photo: @byEmilyAndrews via Twitter

The Duke and Duchess tour the children’s hospice. Photo: @byEmilyAndrews via Twitter

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A tea party waits to catch a glimpse of the Royals. Photo: ‏@AirlieWalsh via Twitter

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