Prince William is on his way to New Zealand to represent the Queen on his first official overseas tour. Afterwards, he will be travelling to neighbouring Australia for a series of unofficial engagements. It is the first time he has visited the country since he was nine months old. But what kind of reception can he expect to receive in a country with an increasingly strong republican sentiment? In a recent poll, 59% of Australians said they would like to get rid of the monarchy. Mike Keating of the Australian Republican Movement says he is "underwhelmed" by the prospect of William's arrival. "Why is he coming?" he asked. "He's not the first in line to the throne. He knows nothing about Australia, on his own acknowledgement. And for two days? He's going to familiarise himself with Australia in two days? Visiting only Melbourne and Sydney?" (Sky News)
Prince William is on his way to 