Prince William and Kate Middleton visit a hospice opened by Princess Diana: The best photos from their Manchester visit

Prince William and Kate Middleton wrapped their busy week on Friday, October 14 with an 'away day' trip to Manchester. The royal couple kicked off their day with a reception at the National Football Museum, where they met young individuals, who are making a difference in their communities. Photo: Peter Byrne PA Wire/Press Association Images

The couple received a warm reception outside the museum, which aims to explain to fans how and why soccer has become 'the people's game.' A group of school children greeted the Duke and Duchess wearing masks of them and members of the royal family.Photo: Peter Byrne PA Wire/Press Association Images

The Duchess of Cambridge continued her style streak, bringing the glamour to Manchester. The mom-of-two stepped out in a navy and pink tweed coat by Erdem, which she paired with her navy suede Rupert Sanderson Malory pumps.Photo: Peter Byrne PA Wire/Press Association Images

Kate completed her stylish look with a chic twisted, low ponytail and statement pearl earrings.Photo: Danny Lawson PA Wire/Press Association Images

Princess Charlotte's mom appeared amused by one young school boy, who had a cut-out mask of her husband, Prince William.Photo: Instagram/@kensingtonroyal

Once inside the museum, Prince William put on a pair of white gloves as he nervously got his hands on the match ball from the 1966 World Cup. While he held the ball from the game, the royal declined to raise the trophy for fear of dropping it.Photo: Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal

William and Kate met 1966 England World Cup winner, Roger Hunt, while touring the museum. The soccer player brought along his medal to show the Duke and Duchess.Photo: Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal

Bend it like Beckham - or Cambridge! The Duke showed off his soccer skills at the National Football Museum, where he participated in a computer-generated penalty shoot-out game.Photo: Charlotte Graham/Daily Telegraph PA Wire/Press Association Images

Following their visit to the museum, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a ceremony at Manchester Town Hall.Photo: Danny Lawson PA Wire/Press Association Images

Prince George's parents they took part in a ceremony at the Cenotaph, laying a wreath to honor Manchester's six Victoria Cross recipients as part of the First World War Centenary campaign. Photo: Darren Staples PA Wire/Press Association Images

The stylish royal let her hair down- literally - while visiting Manchester Town Hall.Photo: Danny Lawson PA Wire/Press Association Images

The dad-of-two hopped behind the wheel of a BAC (Briggs Automotive Company), made of grapheme, at the National Graphene Research Institute.Photo: Peter Byrne PA Wire/Press Association Images

The duo unveiled a plaque, at a time capsule ceremony held at the University of Manchester.Photo: Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge ended their day following in the footsteps of Prince William's mother Princess Diana. The royal pair visited Francis House hospice in Manchester, which was opened by the late Princess of Wales in 1991.Photo: Oli Scarff PA Wire/Press Association Images

Pippa Middleton's sister was greeted with a bouquet of flowers upon her arrival to the hospice house.Photo: Oli Scarff PA Wire/Press Association Images

During their visit, Kate and William unveiled a plaque at Francis House hospice.Photo: Oli Scarff PA Wire/Press Association Images

Prince William spoke with families at Francis House Hospice, which looks after 370 sick children, teenagers and young adults.Photo: Oli Scarff PA Wire/Press Association Images