Catherine Duchess of Cambridge

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.

The royals were invited to try their skills scratching a beat at the Northern Sound System youth centre in the Adelaide.

The Duchess enjoyed a candid conversation about her son George with a group of students at an afternoon tea party.

Kate Middleton re-wears a high street favourite on her trip to the Aussie outback.