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The royals charm Blenheim locals

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have started off the third day of their royal tour by visiting Blenheim in New Zealand.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have started off the third day of their royal tour by visiting Blenheim in New Zealand.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have charmed the locals in New Zealand on the third official day of their royal tour after visiting Blenheim.

The royal pair visited the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre where they were given a personal tour of the Centre’s collection of vintage planes by Sir Peter Jackson, much to the delight of Prince William.

The royal couple were presented with a tiny vintage flying helmet for Prince George.

“Oooh,” The Duchess said after opening the gift. “That’s brilliant,” she added, after thanking Sir Peter and the centre.

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Earlier today, the Duke and Duchess arrived to waiting royal watchers of all ages, as they commemorated the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War by laying a wreath.

The duchess looked lovely in a blue, cotton Alexander McQueen coat, clinched at the waist with pleats at the back.

Prince William wore a navy jacket which displayed his war medals.

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The Duke and Duchess share a laugh during their tour of the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

Prince William climbs into the cockpit of a WWI bi-plane during a visit to Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

Prince William talks his wife through the aircraft.

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Duchess Catherine watches on as Prince William excitedly climbs aboard!

Prince William chats to two little princesses.

The Duke and Duchess are presented with a pilot helmet for their son Prince George.

The Duke and Duchess attend a ceremony at the war memorial in Seymour Square.

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Prince William chats to the locals.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speaks with children at a ceremony at the war memorial in Seymour Square.

The Duke and Duchess arrive at the ceremony.

Duchess Catherine meets fans at the event.

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