The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
As they toured elaborate displays of produce grouped by Australian regions, one exhibitor, Lyn Crejan, 67, talked about the wealth of fruit and vegetables in a colourful design behind her.
When she showed them a tuft of alpaca wool - which was a similar shade of brown to The Duke's hair - The Duchess joked about her husband using it as a wig.
Ms Crejan, a farmer from the settlement of Glenn Innes inNew South Wales
"She said, 'you need it more than me', and pointed to his head and he laughed."
Billed as an event that "brings the country to the city" the 14-day Sydney Royal Easter Show attracts more than 900,000 visitors every year, and has been a fixture in the calendar of farmers, animal lovers, gardeners and the general public since it was first held in 1823
.
Royalty has been associated with the show since QueenVictoria
The Prince of Wales visited in 1981 and 10 years earlier The Duke of Edinburgh toured the stands.
Featured in the show are prize-winning livestock from beef cattle and merino sheep to goats and horses, while animals you would not expect to see in the farmyard, like lizards and alpacas, are also included.
More than 10,000 items of produce are on display and there are stands for those who want to get up close to the exhibits - like chuck washing, pig patting and cow milking.
As Their Royal Highnesses entered the Cox Pavillion where a sheep shearing display was under way, a ram with impeccable manners made them smile when he welcomed them with a bow.
The Duke and Duchess ofCambridge
As they toured elaborate displays of produce grouped by Australian regions, one exhibitor, Lyn Crejan, 67, talked about the wealth of fruit and vegetables in a colourful design behind her.
When she showed them a tuft of alpaca wool - which was a similar shade of brown to The Duke's hair - The Duchess joked about her husband using it as a wig.
Ms Crejan, a farmer from the settlement of Glenn Innes in
"She said, 'you need it more than me', and pointed to his head and he laughed."
Billed as an event that "brings the country to the city" the 14-day Sydney Royal Easter Show attracts more than 900,000 visitors every year, and has been a fixture in the calendar of farmers, animal lovers, gardeners and the general public since it was first held in 1823
.
Royalty has been associated with the show since Queen
The Prince of Wales visited in 1981 and 10 years earlier The Duke of Edinburgh toured the stands.
Featured in the show are prize-winning livestock from beef cattle and merino sheep to goats and horses, while animals you would not expect to see in the farmyard, like lizards and alpacas, are also included.
More than 10,000 items of produce are on display and there are stands for those who want to get up close to the exhibits - like chuck washing, pig patting and cow milking.
As Their Royal Highnesses entered the Cox Pavillion where a sheep shearing display was under way, a ram with impeccable manners made them smile when he welcomed them with a bow.
The Duke and Duchess of
The well-trained sheep went
down on one knee with a little help from his owner, sheep farmer Jim Murray.
Their Royal Highnesses stroked
Fred and fed him some of his favourite treats, pieces of apple.
Mr Murray said: "He's
very intelligent, sheep are highly trainable if they're treated right. I only
found out they wanted him to do this a fortnight ago.
"The Duke and Duchess
were very impressed with his size and stature and how soft his wool was."
Crowds lined the route through
the various halls as the couple moved through, viewing exhibits from producers.
As they went they were given
armfuls of presents, from handmade chocolates to preserves and baby clothes for
Prince George
While admiring piles of root
vegetables in the South East Queensland display, The Duchess told preserve
maker Diana Lisle that George is particularly fond of sweet potatoes.
Their Royal Highnesses
unveiled a plaque to open the new Southee and Badgery Pavilion, a 10,000 square metre
building, completed last week and home to the show's arts and crafts, fashion
and style, and flower and garden displays.
The Duchess, a keen
photographer, paid special attention to the pavilion's photography display,
stopping to view the winning photo, a black and white image of Florence
She told Alison Renwick,
former chairwoman of the arts and crafts pavilion, that she enjoys taking
photos and painting and drawing.
Ms Renwick said: "She was
very interested in the crochet and was brought up by her family and grandmother
in particular to appreciate crafts.
"Her passion is
photography and she likes painting and drawing. I asked her if she still found
the time to do it and she said 'not very much'.
When Ms Crejan revealed she
used hair lacquer on the pumpkins in her regional produce display to give them
extra shine, she caught The Duke's attention.
She said: "The Prince was
interested in the shine and when I told him I used lacquer he said he'd try it
next Halloween."
Later in the day, The Duchess
of Cambridge thanked Australia
for the warm welcome she and baby Prince
George
During a visit to a children's hospice with The Duke, Her Royal Highness spoke in praise of the many people, from Prime Minister Tony Abbott to thousands of screaming well-wishers, who have greeted Their Royal Highnesses since their tour began a few days ago.
The Duchess is making her first official trip toAustralia
and yesterday during a visit to the Blue Mountains ,
to meet survivors of a recent bush fire which took hold in the area, she spoke
of her long-held desire to travel to the Commonwealth country.
After touring Sydney's Bear Cottage - one of just two children's hospices in Australia - The Duchess described the centre as a "haven" that was "inspirational".
Her Royal Highness, who is Royal Patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospice (Each), gave a speech at the end of her visit and told the children, staff, supporters and parents: "If I may, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has welcomed me and George so incredibly warmly on our first visit.
"To be here together as a family has been very special and we will always remember it with fond and happy memories."
The Duchess, said: "First class delivery of children's palliative care is life changing.
"When families are confronted with the shattering news that their children have a life limiting condition, their world can fall apart. It is at those times that professional support is imperative."
The Duchess who has visited a hospice inMalaysia
and last week another in New
Zealand
"The needs of families requiring children's palliative care across the world are varied. Circumstances and environment can differ - but the aim of those supporting them is the same - to offer the best and most loving care possible.
"I am delighted that Bear Cottage and Each are planning to be part of a 'community of best practice'.
"The haven that you have created here is inspirational, and there is so much that you can share with each other as you continue to support and nurture those in your care."
During a visit to a children's hospice with The Duke, Her Royal Highness spoke in praise of the many people, from Prime Minister Tony Abbott to thousands of screaming well-wishers, who have greeted Their Royal Highnesses since their tour began a few days ago.
The Duchess is making her first official trip to
After touring Sydney's Bear Cottage - one of just two children's hospices in Australia - The Duchess described the centre as a "haven" that was "inspirational".
Her Royal Highness, who is Royal Patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospice (Each), gave a speech at the end of her visit and told the children, staff, supporters and parents: "If I may, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has welcomed me and George so incredibly warmly on our first visit.
"To be here together as a family has been very special and we will always remember it with fond and happy memories."
The Duchess, said: "First class delivery of children's palliative care is life changing.
"When families are confronted with the shattering news that their children have a life limiting condition, their world can fall apart. It is at those times that professional support is imperative."
The Duchess who has visited a hospice in
"The needs of families requiring children's palliative care across the world are varied. Circumstances and environment can differ - but the aim of those supporting them is the same - to offer the best and most loving care possible.
"I am delighted that Bear Cottage and Each are planning to be part of a 'community of best practice'.
"The haven that you have created here is inspirational, and there is so much that you can share with each other as you continue to support and nurture those in your care."
A
speech by The Duchess of Cambridge
Published on 18th April 2014
It really is wonderful to be here today - having the
chance to meet you all and to see the incredible work of Bear Cottage. First
class delivery of children's palliative care is life changing. When
families are confronted with the shattering news that their children have a
life limiting condition, their world can fall apart. It is at those times
that professional support is imperative.
I first saw this throughEast Anglia ’s Children's Hospices and have since
been fortunate to see similar work in Malaysia ,
then last week at Rainbow Place New Zealand
I am delighted that Bear Cottage and EACH are planning to be part of a 'community of best practice'. The haven that you have created here is inspirational, and there is so much that you can share with each other as you continue to support and nurture those in your care.
If I may, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has welcomed me and George so incredibly warmly on our first visit. To be here together as a family has been very special and we will always remember it with fond and happy memories.
Thank you for inviting us here and for such a generous welcome.
I first saw this through
I am delighted that Bear Cottage and EACH are planning to be part of a 'community of best practice'. The haven that you have created here is inspirational, and there is so much that you can share with each other as you continue to support and nurture those in your care.
If I may, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has welcomed me and George so incredibly warmly on our first visit. To be here together as a family has been very special and we will always remember it with fond and happy memories.
Thank you for inviting us here and for such a generous welcome.
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