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Kate Middleton and Prince William are coming to Australia

Sarah Carty
·Lifestyle Editor
Updated ·3-min read

Prince William and Kate Middleton are coming to Australia, with the couple expected to visit bushfire ravaged towns.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are currently in talks with Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s office to negotiate the finer details of the trip.

Prince William and Kate Middleton
Prince William and Kate Middleton are coming to Australia. Photo: Getty Images
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George depart Canberra on the Royal Australian Air Force aircraft to transfer to an international commercial flight to London during the eighteenth day of their official tour to New Zealand and Australia.
The couple last visited Australia in 2014, with their young son, Prince George. Photo: Getty Images

The couple are expected to visit town in NSW and Victoria, however according to the publication, South Australia may be added to their schedule as well.

On January 3rd, the royal pair reached out in a sweet gesture to the Australian public, Tweeting a message of support to those who have been affected by the bushfires.

Alongside an image of a kangaroo escaping from a blaze engulfing a property, they wrote: “We continue to be shocked and deeply saddened to hear about the fires that are destroying homes, livelihoods and wildlife across much of Australia.

”Our thoughts and prayers are with all the people and communities who are affected by this devastating event.

”We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who have tragically lost their lives, and the brave firefighters who continue to risk their own lives to save the lives of others.”

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge view Ayers Rock at sunset on April 22, 2014 in Ayers Rock, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge.
Prince William and Kate Middleton visited Uluru at sunset on April 22, 2014. Photo: Getty Images

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Kate Middleton and Prince William last visited Australia in 2014, with their son Prince George.

The young prince famously threw a furry bilby toy on the ground after he was presented with the gift at Taronga Zoo in April that year.

Prince William and Kate Middleton were also snapped in a now iconic photo, posing in front of Uluru.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the ANZAC March and Commemorative Service and lay a wreath before planting a 'Lone Pine' tree in the Memorial Garden in Canberra during the eighteenth day of their official tour to New Zealand and Australia.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the ANZAC March and Commemorative Service and lay a wreath before planting a 'Lone Pine' tree in the Memorial Garden in Canberra. Photo: Getty Images

While Kate is expected to accompany the future king on this visit, the last time the Duke of Cambridge visited Australia on his own was after the Queensland floods of 2011.

Prince William also went on a solo official visit to New Zealand last year, in the wake of the Christchurch shooting tragedy.

Peter Phillip and Autumn Phillips ‘split’

The news comes the same day it was announced that Peter Phillips and his wife of Autumn Phillips are reportedly splitting after 12 years together.

Autumn Phillips, Peter Phillips, Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips watch a flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour, the Queen's annual birthday parade, on June 8, 2019 in London, England. The annual ceremony involving over 1400 guardsmen and cavalry, is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. The parade marks the official birthday of the Sovereign, although the Queen's actual birthday is on April 21st.
It was revealed today that the Queen's grandson, Peter Phillips and his wife of 12 years, Autumn Phillips, are reportedly splitting. Photo: Getty Images

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