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UK's Prince William, Kate see Pakistani cultural hub Lahore

Published: 17 Oct 2019 - 01:01 pm | Last Updated: 02 Nov 2021 - 12:22 pm
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the National Cricket academy in Lahore, Pakistan. October 17, 2019. Ian Vogler/Pool via REUTERS

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the National Cricket academy in Lahore, Pakistan. October 17, 2019. Ian Vogler/Pool via REUTERS

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Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate are touring Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore, where they will visit a cancer hospital previously visited by William's mother, the late Princess Diana.

The hospital was started by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, whose first wife Jemima Goldsmith was a friend of the late princess.

The royal couple played cricket with children and members of Pakistan's cricket team at the National Cricket Academy. Their day began with a birthday party at a charitable organization, SOS Children's Village, and they'll also visit the historic Badshahi mosque.

Since arriving, the royal couple have been advocates for girls' education, visiting a girl's school in Islamabad. They addressed climate change while in Pakistan's northern region, where glaciers are melting at an alarming rate.

They return home Friday.