Catherine Duchess of Cambridge

Athletes, fashion designers, politicians, ambassadors and media personalities were among those at the evening reception.

Prince William and Duchess Catherine are attending a number of ANZAC Day commemorations today, on their last day in Australia.

In a surprise change to their schedule the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the ANZAC War Memorial for the Dawn Service this morning.

At her only evening reception of the Australian tour The Duchess of Cambridge shone in a white Lela Rose cocktail dress.

In what is the only after hours event of their tour of Australia, Prince William and Duchess Catherine are attending an evening reception at Government House.

Outside The National Portrait Gallery crowds gathered and when the royal couple arrived the now ubiquitous cheer went up.

The Duke of Cambridge has spoken of his deep admiration for Australia at Parliament House in Canberra this afternoon.

Prince William says that he and Kate leave reluctantly, and "George goes away with his cuddly wombat which he has taken to chewing so lovingly."

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the morning at the National Arboretum in Canberra, leaving behind a small English touch – an oak tree.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the morning at the National Arboretum in Canberra planting an oak tree.