"Queenslanders hold the heart of Australia," so the locals say, and that heart was beating loudly for William and Kate today.

The hectic pace of the royal tour is starting to take its toll on the Duchess of Cambridge, who has admitted she is "missing" baby George terribly.

He's second in line to the throne but William played second fiddle to his beautiful wife in Queensland today.

The mood in Brisbane's South Bank precinct is one of high anticipation as the Royal couple visit the Sunshine State for the first time.

The Duchess of Cambridge was left fighting back tears when she met a terminally-ill baby the same age as son George in Manly yesterday.

William and Kate's arrival at RAAF Amberley this morning was too much for one troop, who fainted and had to be escorted away by medics.

The Duchess of Cambridge made retail dreams come true again today, stepping out in a royal blue frock that sold out worldwide within seconds.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge fly to Brisbane on day four of their Australian tour and are met with the best Queensland has to offer with warm weather and blue skies.

Prince William has promised to bring his son George back to Manly beach to use the rather amazing customised surfboard he and Catherine were given by Manly's mayor today.

The Duchess of Cambridge has thanked Australians for their "incredibly warm" welcome on her first visit Down Under.