Royal tour: Kate and William set for emotional visit to Pakistan’s ‘heart’ on trip
Kensington Palace’s Twitter page today revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Lahore. The city, widely known as the country’s city of culture, has also been called Pakistan’s “heart”.
Twitter users were quick to respond with their excitement in the comments section, with many pouring their all into describing the city’s wondrous nature.
One user wrote: “Lahore is called the heart of Pakistan.
“Lahore remains the foremost centre of Pakistan’s literary scene.
“The city is a major centre of education in Pakistan.
“Lahore is also home to Pakistan’s film industry, Lollywood, and is a major centre of Qawwali music.”
The description leaves little to the imagination and cements the fact that Kate and Will’s visit will be packed with activities.
Lahore is also home to the famed UNESCO world heritage sites, Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens.
Their natural beauty will surely entice the royals, though it is unclear whether they will be visiting each location.
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The visit will make the Duke and Duchess’ fourth day in the country.
The tour will last just five days, with tomorrow set to be the finale of their visit.
Yesterday, Kate and William visited the Hindu Kush mountains and had their attention drawn to the stifling impact climate change is having on communities in the region.
The specific area they visited is part of the Chitral district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
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It is renowned for its glaciers and stunning beauty, described by William as “spectacular”.
Though spectacular, the mountains are melting away as a result of rising temperatures.
Speaking ahead of the visit on Tuesday, William said: “Tomorrow we will be seeing some of these impacts first hand and meeting some of the communities adjusting to the new realities and new challenges that climate change has brought to their towns and villages.
“I hope to learn what more we all can do to help prevent and mitigate this impending global catastrophe.
“Ladies and gentlemen, given the scale and complexities of the challenges that future generations will face, it is clear that we all need to work together.”
He added: “And whether it’s this generation or the next, I know that the UK and Pakistan will continue to exemplify the very best in international cooperation.”
Following the visit, William said more education and political action is needed to tackle climate change.
He added that communities “vulnerable to change needed to be provided with the tools to become more aware about the nature of climate change.
The Duke acknowledged the turning tide of young people beginning to stand up and take notice of climate change, explaining this was a positive move towards tackling the challenge.
On a visit to an area hit by floods, the pair spoke to a young woman who was named after William’s late mother, Diana, and has a son of her own called after the Prince.
A translator explained that Diana had visited the same region in 1991, around the time the woman was born.
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