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