HRH Prince William’s Colonial Tour In Pictures: Day 3, Cricket In Melbourne

PRINCE William in the Colonies: Days 3, Melbourne. Today Prince William met Professor David de Kretser, Governor of Victoria, and made a speech to mark Australia Day, at Government House in Melbourne. He spoke slowly and stuck to the 18th century vernacular. William then took part in a casual game of cricket during a visit to Flowerdale, avoiding being eaten by the losing side of native pygmies:

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Prince William listens as John Brumby, the Premier of Victoria in southern Australia, points out on a map the area devasted by last year's forest fires which claimed 173 lives and caused huge damage to the region.

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Posted: 21st, January 2010 | In: Celebrities Comment | TrackBack | Permalink