Blackpool royal visit 2019: A round up of William and Kate's day in pictures
By Iain Lynn
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 6th Mar 2019, 18:08 GMT
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made their first visit of the day at Blackpool Tower to take part in a meeting with some of the resort’s business leaders about the town investment and regeneration projects.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made their first visit of the day at Blackpool Tower, and then moved on to other locations in the resort. Here's a look at their day in pictures:
Kate
It was a wet and windy start to the day for well-wishers
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive for a visit to Blackpool Tower in Blackpool
A quick wave in the rain to waiting crowds
A quick look at dancers in the Tower's magnificent ballroom
On to the Comedy Carpet to meet the hardy crowds. At least it stopped raining
Smiles all round for the Duchess
Cameras at the ready
Kate and William were greeted in the rain with cheers by a crowd of several hundred well-wishers
A small party waited patiently with gifts for the royal couple
Kate was even given an "I love Blackpool" bag
Once inside the iconic tower, Kate, wearing a green Sportmax coat, and William were given a brief tour by Tower boss Kate Shane.
The couple briefly stopped at a giant mirror unveiled by the Princess of Wales in July 1992 to mark the opening of Tower World.
They were then treated to a brief glimpse of the world-famous Tower Ballroom which is open to the public daily.
The weather certainly wasnt dampening the enthusiasm of the crowds who turned out on the Comedy Carpet.
The pair, sheltering under large black umbrellas, were greeted at the landmark amid the downpours with cheers
A crowd of several hundred well-wishers gathered outside on the promenade
William and Kate were met by local dignitaries including the Mayor and Mayoress of Blackpool
William was presented with a Blackpool hat fit for a king
