Kate Middleton met by crowd of 70,000 as she and William parade streets in canoe float

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Kate Middleton met by crowd of 70,000 as she and William parade streets in canoe float

September 17th, 2012

FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda

Royal couple are welcomed at the airport by dancing warriors before passing through the capital to a church service

By
Rebecca English, Royal Correspondent

PUBLISHED:

03:40 EST, 16 September 2012

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UPDATED:

02:16 EST, 17 September 2012

Their decision to continue their Far East tour amid the furore over topless photographs of Kate was stoic, to say the least.

But if the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge needed any proof that it was the right one, they got it yesterday – courtesy of a rapturous welcome in the Solomon Islands, where some 70,000 cheering wellwishers turned out to greet them.

William and Kate had spent the previous two days in the jungle on the island of Borneo, and had little idea of what to expect when they arrived in the tiny sovereign state, 900 miles east of Papua New Guinea.

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Eye-catching: Prince William and Kate wave to the excited crowds in Guadalcanal Island from the back of a truck decorated as a canoe

Sail away: The bizarre vehicle picked up the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Honiara International Airport as their Diamond Jubilee tour continues

Crowd pleasers: Around 70,000 people headed onto the streets to watch William and Kate pass in the boat float

They flew in fully aware that further
topless photographs of Kate will today appear in a Italian magazine,
but have told courtiers they are determined not to let it detract from
their official duties.

As they stepped off their private jet
at Henderson Airport, just outside the capital, Honiara, they were
greeted by a group of fearsome warriors dressed in raffia loin cloths
and carrying spears, bows and musical instruments, yelling
blood-curdling chants.

They laughed and smiled as they
watched the men act out a welcome ceremony, called a tukawaka, and bowed
their heads to have garlands made of sweet-smelling frangipani flowers
placed around their necks.

Excited crowds: People of all ages lined the route to see the Royal visitors, who arrive 30 years after the Queen last stepped foot on the islands

Royal wave: The Pacific sun shines on the British visitors as they smile and acknowledge the crowds from the back of the specially-made float

Style icon: Kate wore a bespoke cocktail hat by Jane Taylor pinned to her curls at the back of her head and manages to make it match a pink frangipani garland

Kate wore a £820 geometric patterned
dress by Jonathan Saunders and had a bespoke cocktail hat by Jane Taylor
pinned to her curls at the back of her head, as she was later attending
church.

Father Henry Teho, an Anglican priest
who took part in the ceremony, said: ‘When you would have come to our
place in the old times you would have been killed and eaten straight
away. But not today of course.

‘Everyone here is looking forward to
their visit very much particularly because of the fact that Prince
William is the son of Princess Diana, who is very much popular, and
because he is heir to the throne.’

The couple then made their way to
their remarkable ‘carriage’ – a war canoe atop a mini van. The canoes,
known as Tomoko, were traditionally used for fighting, but are now used
to carry around important guests, whether by sea or land.

Popular: William and Kate looked genuinely shocked and touched by the welcome they were given by the Solomon Islanders

War cry: Solomon Islands warriors performed a traditional dance to mark the arrival of Prince William and Kate in the capital Honiara

Traditional welcome: The Royal couple were met by dignitaries and traditional dancers as they stepped off the plane for the third stop on their nine-day tour

Brave face: Prince William and Kate’s tour of Southeast Asia and the South Pacific has been overshadowed by the publication of the infamous topless pictures

This one, made out of rush matting,
bamboo and sago palm leaves, had been built around a white Toyota mini
van. It consisted of a magnificent carved black and white prow which had
been decorated with sea shells and feathers.

On its base was a small carved spirit, called a nguzu nguzu, holding a peaceful bird to ward away evil.

The couple insisted on standing and,
gingerly taking their places, set off on what has to be one of the most
remarkable official arrivals ever seen on a royal tour.

Happy couple: Kate looks delighted by the traditional islands welcome as the couple try to put the controversial topless saga behind them

Leading lady: Kate once again proves the star attraction as she confidently strides ahead of her husband

Natural beauty: Kate smiled throughout – whether meeting dignitaries at the airport, left, or being accompanied by a Solomon Islands warrior on the back of the float, right

Jet-setters: Prince William and Kate arrived at Honiara International Airport on a private jet, having spent the last few days in the Borneo jungle

Almost the entire 70,000-strong
population of Honiara, on the island of Guadalcanal, had turned out to
line the five-mile route into the town centre, along a single, straight
road, cheering, shouting and waving flags.

William and Kate looked genuinely
shocked and touched by the welcome, although they giggled when they saw a
tin building which had been grandly named Prince Phillip (sic) Highway
Plaza.

As they drew up to the open-sided St
Barnabas Cathedral, the noise was deafening and even the islanders said
they had never seen anything like it.

The islands were granted independence
in 1978 but the Queen remains head of state, and there is still huge
affection for the royal family.

Stepping up: Kate and William board the truck decorated as a war canoe known as Tomoko, traditionally used for head hunting but now reserved for VIPS

Sense of duty: Kate, alongside other dignitaries, watches her husband William on the podium during the welcome ceremony

Floral tribute: The Duke and Duchess were presented with fragrant frangipani garlands to hang around their necks

Inside the cathedral Kate looked hot
and flustered and repeatedly fanned herself during a service of
thanksgiving for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

There was no time to cool down,
however. Instead the couple were whisked off to their hotel in time to
pay a formal visit on the Governor General and enjoy a state banquet in
their honour.

Kate was planning to wear an outfit
she had brought from London, but had a last-minute wardrobe change when
she walked into her hotel room to discover her hosts had left her a
dress as a gift.

With typical tact, she decided to
wear the bright strapless gown, with a pink and orange batik design,
instead. ‘She tried it on, she loved it and she is wearing it,’ said a
royal aide. In keeping with tradition the duke wore a colourful shirt,
another gift from his hosts, and was clearly rather taken with it.

Royal “welkam”: A police officer stationed on the roof of the airport salutes the arrival of Kate and William

Front row seats: People gather on and around a caterpillar dozer to get the best possible view of William and Kate

Looking good: Kate was wearing an £820 geometric patterned dress by Jonathan Saunders

He told the Governor General, Sir
Frank Kabui: ‘I have my shirt on. What do you think? Looks OK?’ He had
also been impressed by the warmth of the welcome he and his wife had
received, saying: ‘There was a lot of energy, a lot of screaming … it
was great.’

The couple watched as the traditional
island feast was cooked on hot stones and were entertained by a group
of pipers clad in grass skirts with white body paint and beads around
their heads.

The duke also tried his hand at the
local pidgin English dialect, saying ‘barava Tagio tumas’– ‘we thank you
very, very much’. He added: ‘This land is the most beautiful place
imaginable, and the people of the Solomon Islands are amongst the most
gracious and friendly we have ever met.

Pause for prayer: The VIPs were taken to a thanksgiving service at St Barnabas Cathedral at the start of their three-day visit to the Solomon Islands

Churchgoers: Kate began to fan herself inside the church with a plaited fan which was left for her on the front pew

Walking down the aisle: The Duke and Duchess were led into the church by Reverend David Vunagi

‘The Queen told us this would be so,
and as with so much else in her long reign, Her Majesty was absolutely
right. Catherine and I were overwhelmed with the warmth of the reception
we received this afternoon.

‘Our expectations were pretty high after what the Queen had told us, but nothing had prepared us for the welcome we received.’

The couple are due to spend the next
two days on the Solomon Islands, including a night on Tuvanipupupu
island, described as a paradise on earth.

Forceful greeting: The Duke of Cambridge talks to police officers forming a guard of honour at the airport

On tour: ‘They feel it has been a great success and have thoroughly enjoyed the places they have visited and the people they have met’

Island hopping: The couple will spend the next two days on the Solomons, including a night on Tuvanipupupu island, described as one of the most romantic spots on earth

Land and sea: The truck carrying the Duke and Duchess had been decorated as a war canoe

Sources close to the couple say they
are determined to continue their trip despite a French magazine’s
decision last week to publish topless pictures of the duchess.

‘Even when they were reeling from the shock of what happened on Friday, their smiles were entirely genuine,’ the source said.

‘They are determined to press ahead
and that it should be business as usual. They will not allow what is
going on at home to derail things.’

VIDEO: The Royal couple arrive and are taken for a ride on a rather peculiar float…

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Kate could go topless there and fit right in.

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Martin
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Bury,
17/9/2012 15:47

Stunning and magnificent!…you are home away from home your highnesses..welkam tu de Isles de Salomone!

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Fredrich Abuvai
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Honiara, Solomon Islands,
17/9/2012 14:54

Just a few short weeks ago following those pictures of Harry many of our military chaps showed their support for Harry by posing in the al-together. So why not all our girls in uniform doing the same? Just a thought!

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Tom Sharp
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Manchester,
17/9/2012 11:55

I think Kate is pregnant!

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belblac
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Hull, United Kingdom,
17/9/2012 09:24

Theres no place in modern society for The Royal family anymore. I respect the Queen, she’s done a great job, but its time for them all to to go now. The whole thing is so dated and just a joke really – 100’s of hard working Brits, breaking their backs at work every day – and this lot get the benefit of it , why should people work to keep them????

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PinkLady
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Cardiff,
17/9/2012 06:50

“Kate, William, and Harry smoke cigarettes. They are rarely photographed doing it, and even more rarely, does the media report it, but they do.
– India Andrews , Los Angeles, United States”

Thanks. Awful habit, cancer will be knocking on their doors. Sad.

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Lynda
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US, United States,
17/9/2012 05:10

I’m sorry but that thing on Kate’s head is ugly. What’s this smoking talk about?- Lynda, US, United States—Kate, William, and Harry smoke cigarettes. They are rarely photographed doing it, and even more rarely, does the media report it, but they do.

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India Andrews
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Los Angeles, United States,
17/9/2012 04:41

I’m sorry but that thing on Kate’s head is ugly. What’s this smoking talk about?

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Lynda
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US, United States,
17/9/2012 04:31

Where do you see 70k ppl? it doesn’t look crowded to me. Also, I can’t stand ppl that smoke. IMO it’s very low class uneducated. lastly, something ab the way pw Kate are paraded around on an elevated platform seems archaic. I don’t see how any of the ppl can possibly identify w Kate PW.
– starlite, NYC, 16/9/2012 8:47
================ Errrrm, do you know that you have 1000 characters to write your comment? Perhaps you just don’t know how to spell PEOPLE. Oh, and about, Prince William, with. Very low class and uneducated in my opinion.

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Chronicler
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London, United Kingdom,
17/9/2012 03:37

I must agree to Emma. The Saunders dress is similar to the traditional woven mats as like used in their canoe truck.. Thank you Kate and Prince William for blending into the Solomon Islands! We love you both in the islands….

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hailifu
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Honiara, Solomon Islands,
17/9/2012 03:35

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Kate Middleton met by crowd of 70,000 as she and William parade streets in canoe float

September 17th, 2012

FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda

Royal couple are welcomed at the airport by dancing warriors before passing through the capital to a church service