Prince William.Photo: Alastair Grant - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Prince Williamis “excited” for his first official visit to Dubai!
The royal shared a photo of the city in the United Arab Emirates from his plane window on social media Wednesday.
“Excited to be arriving in Dubai to celebrate the UK at @DubaiExpo and discuss the vital issue of working together with the UAE and international partners to achieve a more sustainable world with @earthshotprize and United for Wildlife,” he captioned the shot.
It was signed with a “W,” for William, indicating the personal nature of the post.
Prince Williamarrived on a commercial flight, according to reporterRichard Palmer.
The Duke of Cambridge’s first royal visit to Dubai came at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. He will attend U.K. National Day being held at Expo 2020 Dubai on Thursday.
During the visit,Prince Williamwill also learn more about initiatives that provide protected areas for the unique flora and fauna of the region and take the opportunity to highlight two Royal Foundation programs: United for Wildlife and The Earthshot Prize.
Prince William and Kate Middleton.Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty
This marks Prince William’s first official trip abroad in almost two years. William, 39, andKate Middleton, 40, last traveled overseas for a royal tour in March 2020, when they visited Ireland before the coronavirus pandemic limited their travel.
The pair journeyed across the U.K. on a three-day royal train tour in December 2020. They also spent a week carrying out engagements across Scotland in May 2021.
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Kate announced last week that she will undertake asolo visit to Denmarklater this month to highlight her Early Year Foundation.
source: people.com
