List of official overseas trips made by William, Prince of Wales
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This is a list of official overseas visits and Commonwealth tours made by William, Prince of Wales. He is the heir apparent of the United Kingdom. As a child, William travelled with his parents, King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) and Diana, Princess of Wales. He presently undertakes official overseas visits on behalf of the monarch. His wife, Catherine, began accompanying him on official tours following their marriage in 2011. William's travels have included most Commonwealth realms and a wide range of countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Summary of official overseas visits
William
One visit: Afghanistan, Akrotiri and Dhekelia, The Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Bhutan, Botswana, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, India, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Lesotho, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Namibia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Solomon Islands, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Tanzania, Tuvalu, Vatican City, Vietnam
Two visits: Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Norway, Poland, Singapore, United Arab Emirates
Three visits: South Africa
Four visits: Australia, Belgium, Canada, United States
Five visits: Switzerland
Six visits: Germany, New Zealand
Nine visits: France
Accompanying Catherine
One visit: Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Australia, The Bahamas, Belize, Bhutan, Denmark, Germany, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Jordan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sweden, Tuvalu
Two visits: Belgium, Canada
Three visits: France, United States
List
See also
Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
Soft power of the United Kingdom
List of official overseas trips made by Charles III
List of state visits made by Elizabeth II
List of Commonwealth official trips made by Elizabeth II
List of official overseas trips made by Catherine, Princess of Wales
Footnotes
Notes
Citations
References
"The Prince of Wales". The Royal Family. The Royal Household. n.d.
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