Surprising Vacation Of William & Kate Middleton Makes History

Kate Middleton paid her first visit to Cornwall as Duchess of Cornwall with Prince William.

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For royal fans, the visit to Falmouth was a pleasant surprise.

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The purpose of the visit was to foster a supportive and cohesive community.

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Hello magazine covered Kate and William's trip to Cornwall.

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The visit demonstrated the couple's dedication to public service and community support.

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