Following four days which saw them undertake an array of engagements across snowy Sweden and Norway, it was a fitting end to the trip.
The photos from today take me back to the early days of their relationship. Some of the first images we saw of William and Kate as a couple came from their skiing holidays. They both adore skiing and took George and Charlotte to the French Alps in 2016.
Kensington Palace said "In the beautiful setting of Holmenkollen, the snowy hills that overlook the city of Oslo. Here, Their Royal Highnesses, accompanied by The Crown Prince and Princess, saw how Norwegians embrace the outdoors in the coldest of temperatures, and champion the importance of exercise and wellbeing."
With panoramic views over the city, the ski jump is truly impressive in its size, and has capacity for more than 70,000 spectators.
William, Kate, Haakon and Mette-Marit posed for photos.
A highlight of the tour has been seeing William and Kate with their royal counterparts.
Victoria, Daniel, Haakon and Mette-Marit were wonderful hosts.
William and Kate met local children.
UK and Norway flags on display.
Simon Perry reports "Kate receives some flowers and chats about how good it is to be outside as Prince William says he will leave the ski jump to the professionals".
Kate receives some flowers and chats about how good it is to be outside as Prince William says he will leave the ski jump to the professionals #RoyalVisitNorway @people pic.twitter.com/LmBG2exAml— Simon Perry (@SPerryPeoplemag) February 2, 2018
Taking in the magnificent view.
People reports:
'Standing on a balcony 210 feet above the ground, they watched Norwegian ski jumper Anniken Mork race down the track at 56 mph before taking a leap towards the ground 194 feet below and landing gracefully more than 120 yards later near the bottom of the course.
“Good luck. You’ve got this,” Prince William told her as she set off. As she disappeared into the distance in mid-air, Kate clapped and William said: “Wow. That was amazing.”
Afterwards, they met ski jumpers.
No country has won more Winter Olympics medals than Norway, and as excitement builds around the forthcoming Games in South Korea, William and Kate found out more about Norway's sporting achievements.
The Telegraph reports:
'The Duchess was certain that the couple’s children, Prince George, four, and two-year-old Princess Charlotte, would have delighted in the stunning surroundings.
“She said their children would love to be here and that it is a nice place,” said Line Hansen, manager of the kindergarten at Ovresetertjern, near Oslo. “She said that George tried skiing last year but he was just two and a half so was just starting.”
Asked whether they skied themselves, the Duke confirmed they tended to visit the Alps while Duchess admitted they had never tried cross country skiing. They also ski in Scotland, she added, “through the heather".
In a lighthearted moment, Kate threw a snowball at William “It’s too cold for snowballs,” he said, smiling.
A short video of the moment here.
Kate throwing a snowball at William 😂 pic.twitter.com/FLKDqtNhst— Marie (@MyQueenTroian) February 2, 2018
They met a group of local nursery children taking part in an afternoon ski school session on the slopes.
The Duke and Duchess joined children taking part in a number of outdoors activities, including roasting sausages on an open fire. They baked a simple bread mixture - called pinnebrod - wrapped around a stick and sausages.
Kate helped a little girl who slipped on the snow. As she came to her aid, a second girl took a tumble. Kate exclaimed "Oh no" before checking if she was OK and giving her a thumbs up when she got back on her feet.
A video from Simon Perry.
Watch: Princess Kate looks out for a youngster who slips in the snow as she and William prepare to sit down and cook sausages around a camp fire #RoyalvisitNorway @people pic.twitter.com/QCL1WYQfZy— Simon Perry (@SPerryPeoplemag) February 2, 2018
The Mail Online reports: "Posing for a group picture, William complimented Norwegian photographer Krister Sorbo on his long ginger beard. 'Wow, what a beard!' William said. 'Me and your brother,' the photographer flashed back."
And with that, William and Kate's Norway visit came to a close.
The Duchess was suitably attired for the snow in the KJUS Duana two-tone quilted shell down jacket. It's available at Net-A-Porter (with thanks to Giulia). Norwegian founded Lasse Kjus is a former World Cup alpine ski racer. His combined career total of 16 Olympic and World Championship medals ranks second all-time behind fellow Norwegian Kjetil André Aamodt. A nice touch of sartorial diplomacy for the Duchess.
The £650 jacket has a figure-hugging silhouette made from shell that's filled with warm down. The piece has a neck gaiter for extra coverage, a detachable hood and 3D-mesh shoulder inserts to keep your body at a comfortable temperature. The four-way stretch lining provides unrestricted movement on the slopes.
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The hue is described as 'spicy orange'.
Kate wore the Barts Jasmin Beanie (with thanks to Sophia). The women's knitted beanie is hand knitted in thick, soft acrylic wool. The £27 hat is on sale at Urban Surfer. It's also available at Cotswold Outdoor, Amazon, Tesco Direct and the Barts website.
The Duchess wore her £120 Sorel Torino boots.
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And her John Lewis Suede Faux Fur Trim Thermal Gloves.
Before I sign off, I want to express my gratitude to all of you who visited the blog and commented on the events and fashion throughout the trip. It was a whirlwind four days filled with a mixture of meeting Swedish and Norwegian royals, glittering evening events, engagements focused on causes close to William and Kate's heart, creative industries and the arts in both countries. Thank you so much for following it here on the blog, each of your kind and supportive comments on the coverage were read and greatly appreciated. I expect these two are excited to get back to London to give George and Charlotte a big hug. :)
Which events and looks did you enjoy the most? How did the tour compare to William and Kate's other Brexit trips in your opinion?
