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Prince William and Kate's whirlwind visit to Paris: all the best photos

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Prince William and Kate’s whirlwind visit to Paris has come to an end! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are heading back to the UK where they’ll be reunited with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and no doubt share anecdotes from the trip.

The royals have had a jam-packed 24 hours, which all started with a meeting with French President Francois Hollande at the Elysee Palace, followed by a formal reception and black tie sit-down dinner at the British Embassy. Kate showed off her sartorial prowess, wowing in not one but two evening gowns for the occasion. The Duchess turned to her favourite designers, Jenny Packham and Alexander McQueen, for the glittering event.

The following day, Kate gave a nod to her host country, dressing head-to-toe in Chanel. Her last engagement of the day took her and Prince William to the Stade de France, where they watched the Wales vs France Six Nations match.

The royals had a whole host of engagements to attend to, and it was no doubt a poignant trip for William, who was visiting Paris for the first time in his official capacity as a royal. The Duke has previously visited the French capital since his mother Princess Diana’s tragic death 20 years ago, but this was his first time with Kate in their royal roles.

Click through our gallery of their best moments...

prince william kate middleton arrive paris© Photo: Getty Images

The royals headed to their first engagement of the day at the Elysee Palace, with Kate wearing her green coat from her St Patrick's Day event earlier that day in London.

prince william kate middleton paris francois hollande© Photo: Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess had a meeting with French President Francois Hollande.

kate alexander mcqueen© Photo: Getty Images

For the reception at the British embassy, Kate wore a calf-length Alexander McQueen gown.

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Prince William and Kate arrive for the black-tie dinner at the British embassy, where they were guests of honour.

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The mum-of-two looked radiant in an ice-blue Jenny Packham gown, which she wore for the black-tie dinner on Friday night.

prince william kate middleton chanel© Photo: Getty Images

Prince William and Kate arrive at Les Invalides for the first engagement of Saturday.

kate middleton chanel© Photo: PA

Kate was dressed head-to-toe in Chanel, giving a sartorial nod to her host country.

kate middleton jessica© Photo: Rex

The couple spoke to victims of the recent French terrorist attacks.

kate middleton soldier© Photo: Rex

They also spoke to wounded veterans, who are being treated at the hospital on site.

kate middleton musee dorsay© Photo: Getty Images

The couple were guests of honour at the Musee d'Orsay, and surprised fellow tourists as they were given a guided tour of the museum.

prince william kate middleton orsay clock© Photo: Rex

The couple shared a sweet moment at the Musee d'Orsay, overlooking the most romantic city in the world.

kate middleton prince william eiffel tower close up© Photo: Getty Images

William and Kate had an obligatory tourist photo at the Eiffel Tower.

kate middleton prince william eiffel tower© Photo: Getty Images

The couple were carrying out an engagement at nearby Trocadero.

kate middleton rugby paris© Photo: Getty Images

Sporty Kate showed off her skills as she took part in a drill with local children.

prince william rugby paris© Photo: Getty Images

Prince William had a go at testing his own rugby skills before the Six Nations match.

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Prince William and Kate cheered Wales on as they took on France in the Six Nations match.

kate middleton red coat rugby prince william© Photo: Getty Images

The Duchess stunned in a red Carolina Herrera coat.

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