Prince William and Kate visit Oslo, Norway: See the best royal tour moments for day four


The royal couple are in Oslo for the second leg of their royal tour


kate middleton last day oslo© Photo: Getty Images
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February 2, 2018
Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, smiles and interacts with a crowd of people. She wears a maroon coat.© Photo: Getty Images

After a jam-packed three days on a tour of Sweden and Norway, Prince William and Kate showed no signs of slowing down on the final day of their trip abroad. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kicked off Friday with a visit to Hartvig Nissen School, which was the location of the hugely popular Norwegian TV show, Skam. Before entering the school, William, 35, and Kate, 36, took part in a walkabout, where they were greeted by an eager sea of fans.

At the school, the Duke and Duchess met with the stars and producers of Skam and heard more about the series. They also spoke to a group of students to learn about the effect Skam had had on young viewers; the hit drama highlights teenagers' lives and the challenges they may face growing up. William and Kate were particularly interested to hear about the role social media plays in their upbringing.

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Kate Middleton, wearing a maroon coat and black heels, walks past a crowd.© Photo: Getty Images

The Duchess, who is carrying out her last tour before her due date in April, looked typically stylish on day four of her trip. She braved the Norwegian cold in a button down maroon coat by Dolce & Gabbana, black gloves, a Mulberry clutch and her trusty black heels.

Kate wore her long brunette tresses loose and accessorised with simple jewellery. She sported a delightful pregnancy glow and her makeup was flawless as always; her skin was perfected with neutral foundation and she wore simple brown eyeshadow, a nude lip and a smattering of mascara. The Duchess looked particularly fresh and full of life, despite having had a late dinner the evening before.

Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, stands with a woman, both smiling amidst a crowd.© Photo: Getty Images

William and Kate were reunited with Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit during their visit to the school. The two royal couples had spent the previous day together when Haakon and Mette-Marit welcomed William and Kate at Oslo Gardermoen Airport.

The group enjoyed a private luncheon together at the royal palace, alongside King Harald and Queen Sonja, before visiting the Princess Ingrid Alexandra Sculpture Park, named after Haakon and Mette-Marit's 14-year-old daughter.

Prince William and an unidentified woman stand among a group of people in formal attire near large windows.© Photo: Twitter

William, Kate, Haakon and Mette-Marit posed for a group photo with the stars of Skam at the school. The royals then joined a discussion with students and mental health staff who spoke about the impact of Skam, and the effect it had on bringing important issues out into the open.

Some of these issues included mental illness, homophobia and sexual assault. Following on from the themes of the show, the characters started their own social media profiles to engage with the audience directly, creating an international following and fan base.

Prince William and Kate Middleton walking outside a building, smiling and dressed in winter coats.© Photo: Getty Images

The visit was clearly a success with William and Kate, who, back home in the UK, champion the issue of mental health and children's wellbeing. 

Four people in a window, one holding a camera, all smiling and waving.© Photo: Rex

Students clambered up to the windows to give William and Kate a royal send-off.

Prince William and Kate Middleton sit on a couch in a living room with two other individuals and a dog.

After their busy morning, the Duke and Duchess were invited back to Haakon and Mette-Marit's official residence - Skaugum - just outside of Oslo, where they sat down for tea in the company of the royal couple's pet dog, Muffins Kråkebolle, a labradoodle. A private lunch followed. 

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, smiling with a woman in winter attire.© Photo: Getty Images

The couple had a change of outfit in the afternoon. Braving the snowy weather, William and Kate headed to Holmenkollen Ski Jump – one of Oslo's most iconic landmarks. They were given a short tour of the museum before ascending to the top of the ski jump to talk with and observe junior ski jumpers from Norway's national team.

Four people stand on a snowy red carpet. From left: a man in a blue jacket, a woman in a red and white jacket, a woman in a red jacket, and a man in a blue jacket and pants.© Photo: Getty Images

Kate wrapped up her baby bump in a fabulous red ski attire, accessorising with a white bobble hat. Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit were also bundled up for the ski outing.

Group of people in winter gear skiing and playing on a snowy slope with colorful obstacles.© Photo: Getty Images

The group then moved down to the Royal Box to observe the jumpers landing. William and Kate were able to see how Norwegians embrace the outdoors in the coldest of temperatures, and champion the importance of exercise and wellbeing.

Prince William and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway with their families, interacting with children in winter gear in a snowy setting.© Photo: Getty Images

William and Kate also had the chance to meet a group of local nursery children who were taking part in an afternoon ski school session on the slopes.

Group of people in winter gear around a fire pit, including a woman in a red jacket and white beanie.© Photo: Getty Images

Kate crouched down to chat to the adorable children, and warmed her hands at the open fire. She and William also spoke to some of the ski instructors who encourage children to stay active throughout the year.

Group of people in winter gear, some holding flags, including Crown Prince Haakon and his family.© Photo: Getty Images

And that's a wrap! William and Kate's royal tour of Norway has come to a close. As one of their last official actions, the couple happily posed for a big group photo with Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit, before waving goodbye to the youngsters. A tweet from Kensington Palace read: "An incredible end to #RoyalVisitNorway! Thank you to everyone who made The Duke and Duchess feel so welcome."

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