Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal visit: How the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's visit to Burnley and Clitheroe unfolded

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in fine spirits as they spent the afternoon in Burnley and Clitheroe.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton began their East Lancashire tour at Clitheroe Community Hospital where they thanked staff for all their hard work during the pandemic. They then met with Pastor Mick Fleming at Church on the Street in Burnley, promising to use their contacts to drum up support for the community work he and his team carry out.

This his how the day unfolded:

Prince William and Kate Middleton visit Burnley and Clitheroe: AS IT HAPPENED

Key Events

  • The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the afternoon in East Lancashire
  • The royal couple visited Clitheroe Community Hospital where they thanked staff for their hard work during the pandemic
  • They then stopped by Church on the Street in Burnley to see first hand the incredible work Pastor Mick Fleming and his team are doing

Video: The moment a Burnley baby stole the show during royal visit

“You can’t take her with you.”

Little three-and-a-half-month old baby Anastasia was one of the stars of the show today as Prince William and Kate Middleton toured Church on the Street in Burnley.

While mother-of-three Kate cuddled the adorable baby girl, the Duke of Cambridge joked with onlookers: “Don’t give her any ideas.”

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