Prince William and Kate Middleton tour Paris: all the best pics

Prince William and Kate Middleton said bonjour to Paris on March 17! Marking their first official royal visit to the city, the couple had a jam-packed agenda. Take a look at all the highlights from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's whiplash royal tour of the "City of Lights." Photo: Getty Images

Prince William and Kate arrived in the French capital on Friday, just hours after attending a St Patrick's Day parade at Cavalry Barracks in London. Looking remarkably fresh, William and Kate headed to the Élysée Palace for their first engagement of the trip – a meeting with French President Francois Hollande. The politician and the royals, who have met on a number of occasions, were in high spirits at the reunion. Photo: Getty Images

Kate looked sophisticated in a chic dark green coat from one of her favorite designers, Catherine Walker, giving a clear nod to St. Patrick's Day. She also wore her trademark bouncy curls, while William looked dapper in a navy suit. Photo: Getty Images

Quick change! Later on in the day, Kate stunned in a black tweed Alexander McQueen dress, as she and William arrived at a reception at the British Embassy ahead of the night's black tie gala dinner.Photo: Getty Images

Prince William and Kate appeared in good spirits as they took to the podium at the reception. The future King delivered a touching speech: "It is a pleasure for Catherine and me to be here this evening, in this beautiful, elegant, and global city," said Prince William, adding, "I have been reminded over the last few years, as Catherine and I have attended commemorations of the two World Wars, how much we have experienced together and have stood together in moments of great crisis." "Our relationship is just as strong and enduring today. Our hearts went out to the people of France when you responded so bravely to the awful terrorist attacks of the last two years. I was very proud personally to have been present at the England-France football match just days after the Bataclan. Before I came here, Her Majesty The Queen reminded me of how much she has enjoyed her many visits to France. It is a feeling that Catherine and I entirely share, and look forward to this and many more visits in the years to come – to France our ally, our friend, our neighbor." Photo: Getty Images

On their first night in Paris, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were the guests of honor at a black tie dinner hosted at the British Embassy. William and Kate walked into the special gathering side-by-side.Photo: Getty Images

Kate sparkled in an icey-blue Jenny Packham gown as she headed in. The Duchess was glowing as she and her husband mingled with their fellow dinner guests.Photo: Getty Images

On the second day of their visit, Prince William and Kate arrived at Les Invalides for their first engagement on Saturday. There, the couple heard emotional stories from a number of survivors of the Bataclan and Nice attacks. Kate looked chic as she stepped out in a tweed Chanel dress.Photo: PA Images

Prince William and Kate met with French attack survivors.Photo: Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage

They also learned how Les Invalides is helping wounded veterans, who are being treated on site.Photo: Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage

Kate was all smiles as she greeted supporters outside Les Invalides.Photo: Getty Images

The couple were then guests of honor at the Musee d'Orsay. They surprised fellow tourists as they were given a guided tour of the museum.Photo: Getty Images

The couple shared a sweet moment at the Musee d'Orsay, overlooking the most romantic city in the world through a clock.Photo: Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images

William and Kate were just like all of us, when they posed for an obligatory tourist photo at the Eiffel Tower. The couple had an engagement nearby at Trocadero.Photo: Getty Images

Catch! Sporty Kate showed off her rugby skills as she took part in a drill with some local children.Photo: Getty Images

Prince William also joined in on the fun, nabbing the ball before the Six Nations match.Photo: Getty Images

Prince William and his lady in red, then watched the professionals do it. The couple cheered for Wales as they took on France in the nail-biting Six Nations match.Photo: Getty Images

The Duchess stunned, as always, in a red Carolina Herrera coat. The crowd was thrilled to see them as they walked through the stadium.Photo: Getty Images