article_snippet: Prince William launched Prince William China today with a ceremony to bring good fortune.
article_snippet: Prince William is on a four-day visit to China with the sheep-marking ceremony signalled the launch of the first ever Year of Cultural Exchange between the UK and China .
article_snippet: Crowds of people gathered to catch a glimpse of the second in line to the throne during a visitor to the British ambassador's official residence in Beijing .
article_snippet: The Duke's visit is the highest-profile visit by a member of the royal family for 30 years . '
article_snippet: Earlier William visited Shijia Hutong, an elegantly restored courtyard house, resurrected from dilapidation two years ago with funding from the Prince's Foundation, set up by William father, Prince Charles.
article_snippet: Dressed in a smart suit, William was greeted by Matthew Hu, China Representative of William's School of traditional arts and Drew Ross, the China MD for the Prince's Foundation.
article_snippet: Today marks the first of a four day visit to China after The Duke of Cambridge Cambridge earlier visited Japan .
highlights_snippet: Second in line to the throne launched the throne four-day visit to China today .
  
highlights_snippet: the throne took part in a ceremony in the capital Beijing to bring good fortune .
  