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'Wait and see' says Prince William in reply to Australian marriage queries

The second-in-line took in the stunning views of the Sydney Opera House during a reception at Admiralty House
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There he was introduced to local celebs, including former Neighbours actress Deltra Goodrem
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Later he was given a traditional Aboriginal welcome, with an elder wafting the fumes from burning eucalyptus leaves into his face
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19 JANUARY 2010

After wrapping up his successful New Zealand tour – his first trip representing his grandmother the Queen – Prince William flew to Australia.

Touching down in Sydney there was an important question waiting for him from some elderly ladies in the 1,000-strong crowd that had assembled to greet him.

The second-in-line, who has been dating Kate Middleton for more than six years, was asked: "When are you getting married?"

But he side-stepped the query, with the words: "As I keep saying – wait and see."

Wills was visiting Redfern Community Centre in one of the city’s most deprived Aboriginal areas.

He was welcomed with a traditional Aboriginal dance and the burning of cleansing eucalyptus leaves on a bark tray, the fumes from which were wafted into his face by an elder.

Earlier the Prince was whisked off for a welcome lunch at Admiralty House, which enjoys stunning views of the Sydney Opera House. There he was introduced to local celebs, including Australian actress-turned-singer Deltra Goodrem.

The pretty blonde said she was thrilled to be meeting William, as she is a keen royalist.

"I have always respected and appreciated their lives and enormous experience," said the star, who is in a relationship with Westlife singer Brian McFadden.

During Wills' final day in New Zealand he had paid a rare public tribute to his mother Princess Diana.

And on a visit to a children's hospital he was asked if his affinity with sick youngsters was inherited from his late mother.

"I wouldn't say I was anywhere near her level," he replied. "She had a fantastic affinity with kids and with everyone. I just go and meet people and just enjoy their company. I like meeting people, so it helps."

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