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Prince William and Kate Middleton are headed to Pakistan

Kensington Palace announced the news via social media (what a time to be alive!)
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Updated 30 Jun, 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are packing their bags to head to Pakistan!

Kensington Palace announced via social media (what a time to be alive!) that Prince William and Kate Middleton "will undertake an official visit to Pakistan this autumn, at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office".

Further details will be advised in due course, they added.

This mark's the couple first visit to our country though other members of the royal family have been here before; on their Instagram, they continued that "Her Majesty The Queen visited Pakistan in 1961 and 1997, and The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited in 2006.

Pakistan’s High Commissioner in London welcomed the announcement.

“The upcoming Royal Visit is a reflection of the importance the United Kingdom attaches to its relations with Pakistan. The two countries enjoy historical links which both sides wish to strengthen further,” said Mohammad Nafees Zakaria.

Diana, Princess of Wales, also made the journey to Pakistan several times.

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🇵🇰 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will undertake an official visit to Pakistan this autumn, at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Further details will be advised in due course. Her Majesty The Queen visited Pakistan in 1961 and 1997, and The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited in 2006. Swipe to see photos from the visits: 2. The Queen attends a State Banquet at the President's House, Karachi, in 1961. 3. The Queen meets members of the Pakistan cricket team at the Rawalpindi cricket ground, in 1997. 4. The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at the Badshahi Mosque, Lahore, in 2006. Photos courtesy of the Press Association and @royalcollectiontrust #Pakistan #RoyalVisitPakistan

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In case you were wondering, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be joining; the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed on their joint Instagram account that they will be on their Africa trip this Autumn.

Comments

Nasir Jun 30, 2019 11:08am
Good luck !
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Alishba Jun 30, 2019 11:20am
They have been to Australia, India, China and rest of Asia twice past several years on 7 days trip. Good to see them finally come to Pakistan. Time to attach more importance to England Pakistan relationship and strengthen ties.
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A pakistani Jun 30, 2019 11:21am
Good gesture, this is for sure Imran Khan's influence in British high up circles. Excellent to see our PM putting Pakistan together piece by piece.
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tushar Jun 30, 2019 11:27am
The Royal families of many countries including Britain regularly visit India but that is no big news here. They do get some mention in the media about their visit and meeting as a matter of courtesy. Price Charles is a regular private visitor and mingles with local tiffin carriers He even invited them for his wedding.
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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani Jun 30, 2019 11:28am
Credit goes to PM Imran Khan for enhancing Pakistan's image through different means and, this why foreign dignitaries are planning to visit Pakistan. This is a good sign to restoring lost image and inviting foreign investments in the country that no previous government focused upon except increasing their personal assets through black activities.
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Rajesh Jun 30, 2019 11:31am
What is place to visit !!!
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Sarfraz Malik Jun 30, 2019 11:33am
Good news.
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Zak Jun 30, 2019 11:36am
Welcome to the prince and princess. We have strong affinity with Britain.
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Khusk Khan Jun 30, 2019 11:36am
So we are now equivalent to Africa, plus "Further Detail will be advised" and its on the request of foreign office, please shall we stop asking others to visit us, help us and try to become independent nation who recognize as economic power.
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Akram Jun 30, 2019 11:37am
Great. Welcome to the Royal couple
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wow Jun 30, 2019 11:38am
Welcome to the beautiful land of Pakistan. Although Spring time would have been better to sight see.
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PAF Thunder Jun 30, 2019 11:42am
this sure is a bad news for those who want to isolate Pakistan.
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Saif Zulfiqar Jun 30, 2019 11:45am
Any members of the British Royal family are always welcome to Pakistan.
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Naveed / Zainab Jun 30, 2019 11:48am
We dont want them here
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M Ahmed, Dxb Jun 30, 2019 11:51am
A warm and royal welcome!
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Peter Jun 30, 2019 11:57am
@Khusk Khan it was at the request of the foreign office of the UK, not Pakistan
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Dr Humaid Khan Jun 30, 2019 12:03pm
We need to make sure that it is not an official trip funded from the people's money. There trip to Pakistan has no financial or political benefit for Pakistan
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Amir Indian Jun 30, 2019 12:12pm
@PAF Thunder on request of foreign office - do you understand this or you don't need to understand anything as usual.
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Rational Approach Jun 30, 2019 12:14pm
U r more than welcome as we are magnanimous people and always embrace our honoured guests.
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Rational Approach Jun 30, 2019 12:16pm
@Rajesh Ample places to visit, just send me your channel to approach you and I will send you the details of sublime heavenly places to visit to.
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Ahmedj Jun 30, 2019 12:20pm
Pakistan has always been honouring the Royal family by hosting them on their visits. Nice to see the young Royal couple reviving the tradition. Looking forward to your visit.
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Rashid Khan the Afghan Jun 30, 2019 12:25pm
Is William bringing his mother-in-law with him too?
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Insaafian Jun 30, 2019 12:27pm
let us not forget to thank Sajid Javid, home secretary
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Modi Jun 30, 2019 12:34pm
Noooooooo....!!!!
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Syed A. Mateen Jun 30, 2019 12:40pm
Welcome to Pakistan. The government and people of Pakistan are awaiting for the Prince and Princess to accord red carpet welcome. Hope their kids will also accompany them so that Pakistani children should stand in the queue on their arrival and wave their hands.
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Saad Jun 30, 2019 12:49pm
Why does a couple with no real power matter? Not only for Pakistan I mean but all the other countries also
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Karachi King Jun 30, 2019 01:00pm
Welcome Prince and Princes of the United Kingdom...
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SkyHawk Jun 30, 2019 01:01pm
Good News
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Mk Jun 30, 2019 01:08pm
Nawaz Sharif Sons have made this visit possible
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Tallat Jun 30, 2019 01:10pm
Welcome, welcome, welcome
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Changez Khan Jun 30, 2019 01:32pm
Welcome to Pakistan.
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The Truth Spy Jun 30, 2019 01:46pm
@Rajesh the place they have to visit is the world second most beautiful capital Islamabad,
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optimist Jun 30, 2019 01:52pm
What's special for a common citizen here? Any improvement will this trip bring to common Pakistani who is going through huge problems..
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Chinpaksaddique Jun 30, 2019 01:58pm
We are so lucky to have these Royals visit Pakistan. Such a huge and prestigious honour. The come for PMIK. what a time to be alive!
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RAja Raman Jun 30, 2019 01:59pm
@Khusk Khan "please shall we stop asking others to visit us, help us and try to become independent nation who recognize as economic power." PMIK cannot show progress on economic front. People are suffering due to misgovernance. Atleast events like this will make them feel everything is alright.
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Mahmood Jun 30, 2019 02:23pm
Welcome!~ We will strech out the Red Darri for you!
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Mira Jun 30, 2019 02:26pm
His mother LOVED Pakistan.
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Zak Jun 30, 2019 02:26pm
@Peter That's because FO UK, realizes the value of Pakistan in the region and its status as a regional power.
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Kumar Jun 30, 2019 02:35pm
@tushar ok..... and your point is?
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jay Jun 30, 2019 02:44pm
Great news. I hope he inaugurates the installation of the great Ranjit Sing's statue in Lahore!
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White Noise Jun 30, 2019 02:45pm
They will make you pay for it all you know that right? We are talking millions of dollars. Royals are a brand and they maintain their brand by living luxurious, paid by other Countries. I would not be so excited about this at all.
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PAF Thunder Jun 30, 2019 02:49pm
@Khusk Khan Don’t be upset my Afghan brother
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Shailesh Jun 30, 2019 02:58pm
@Khusk Khan What is bad about being compared to Africa?
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ARIF UR RAHMAN Jun 30, 2019 03:07pm
Most Welcome. Edward VIII visited various cities of current Pakistan in 1922 including a visit to the final frontier at Chakdara Fort (current District Dir Lower), Queen Elizabeth visited Swat state in 1961.
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Sameer Jun 30, 2019 03:37pm
Would be delighted to host the royal family!!!
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Pervaz Rafi Jun 30, 2019 03:38pm
Likely, through courtesy of Goldsmith family like in past visit of Diana for cancer hospital. IK also supported Goldsmith family candidate for London mayor in election and worked against current mayor who is a pakistani origin Britisher.
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Raja Farhat Abbas Jun 30, 2019 04:01pm
@Naveed / Zainab .Don't worry they will not see you or pass by your house you just stay indoors.!
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Indian Jun 30, 2019 04:02pm
Good chance to build better image for Pakistan
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jun 30, 2019 04:05pm
Welcome to the fertile land of four seasons and soil of the brave, talented, smart and hardworking 225 million guest friendly people. Enjoy your stay amid grand hospitality, great cuisine, wonderful reception and bundles of smiles from the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, famous for being the top generous hosts in the whole world. Keep it up and hang on tough.
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India Jun 30, 2019 04:07pm
Already country is struggling with money, why we have to host these couple who doesn't have power at all.
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bhaRAT© Jun 30, 2019 04:10pm
@Saad "Why does a couple with no real power matter?" Ignorant comment. Everything is not all about 'power'; there are many situations, people to people interaction, optics, culture, charity and many more. Tourism in the UK linked to royal residences such as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle adds up to 2.7 million visitors a year. It is estimated that the monarchy contributes nearly £2 billion to the UK economy each year.
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Modi Jun 30, 2019 04:20pm
@Saad He is the future King. Know before commenting.
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Azhar Jamil Jun 30, 2019 04:35pm
Warm welcome!
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AK Jun 30, 2019 04:53pm
Historical links were with India not with Pakistan.
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RUMI Jun 30, 2019 05:02pm
@tushar could you reduce your visit to this Pakistani newspaper? It would be greatly appreciated.
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Newborn Jun 30, 2019 05:06pm
This is excellent news. After this, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should also visit. Their visits will boost tourism and image of Pakistan.
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RUMI Jun 30, 2019 05:09pm
Kate Middleton, a painfully attractive woman.
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Subhi Jun 30, 2019 05:25pm
More such trip is required from other countries to uplift the morale of the country, people and people of the world. More than anyone, Pakistan needs these soft diplomacy.
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Bilal Jun 30, 2019 05:33pm
@tushar So what is that got to do with them visiting Pakistan? Do you always need to compare yourself with Pakistan at every step. You are a bigger country with mindset of a 5 year old.
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Junaid Imran Mahmood Jun 30, 2019 05:35pm
@Rajesh Indian troll commenting again.
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Shah Jun 30, 2019 05:35pm
They are most welcome :)
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Sikander Mirza Jun 30, 2019 05:42pm
The UK is responsible for the Kashmir dispute and the Palestine conflict (balfour declaration).
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Zak Jun 30, 2019 05:57pm
They will love it, as thee Queen, Princess Diana, all loved it and it's people.
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Dr.Sadaf Jun 30, 2019 06:09pm
What are we to gain from this visit ? I can’t understand the hue and cry.
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kamal Jun 30, 2019 06:10pm
They can come as long as they are paying for the visit.
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Sohail Jun 30, 2019 06:17pm
Colonial visit? Why do you need it unless the UK PM is visiting?
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Bilal Jun 30, 2019 06:38pm
People making ignorant comments about what power does the royal family have. They have soft power recognised all over the world. It’s good for Pakistan’s soft image if they visit so please stop with this ignorant stuff. All the Indian trolls commenting would be more than happy if they visited India instead.
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Aasma Jun 30, 2019 06:42pm
@The Truth Spy And the most dangerous one.
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SecondPilot Jun 30, 2019 06:45pm
@PAF Thunder Actually you're doing a pretty good job of isolating yourself anyway...!
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Pervez Jun 30, 2019 06:49pm
I will believe it when it actually happens.
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Dr Abdul Jaleel UK Jun 30, 2019 07:39pm
So pleasing to have a vote of confidence from young Royals in their choice of my country of birth for a friendly visit . I hope they will enjoy their trip.
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wow Jun 30, 2019 08:21pm
@Dr Humaid Khan, you are wrong it does have direct impact on Pakistan from all angles, tourism, recognition, friendly relationship with UK and give UK company enticement to invest in Pakistan.
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Sana Jun 30, 2019 09:47pm
@Sarfraz Malik how is it going to help you
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Sana Jun 30, 2019 09:48pm
@wow beautiful land of Pakistan?????????????????
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Livinginpakistan Jun 30, 2019 11:53pm
@A pakistani Seriously ? How old are you.. look around..do you have any idea of the at ate of the economy ? Sheesh
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N abidai Jul 01, 2019 07:35am
Great news,pak media needs to high light this more, these types of visit gives great for image building of a country. Looks PM IK, doing everything he can to piece Pakistan back together!
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illawarrior Jul 01, 2019 11:06am
@Saad William is second in line to the throne, after his 70 yr old father Charles. Whilst he might not have much power now, in time, that will change.
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Bushra Jul 01, 2019 11:43pm
Wish you all the bes !!
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Vikram Jul 02, 2019 09:03am
@tushar you don’t need to brag!
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mf Jul 02, 2019 04:05pm
@A pakistani Imran got Pakistan complete one unit. He will eventually make it piece by piece...True...
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