article_snippet: Prince George's father, the Duke of Cambridge, is currently touring China and spent Prince George's father, the Duke of Cambridge
article_snippet: second evening in China making a speech in Shanghai, following a historic meeting with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
article_snippet: The two men met in the imposing Great Hall of the People - home to the Chinese Congress - where the president talked of the royals' interest in China and the positive contribution The two men have made to the relationship between China and the UK.
article_snippet: Despite Prince Philip writing off Beijing as 'ghastly' during Prince Philip 1986 royal tour of China, President Xi as also extended an open invitation to the Queen and Queen family, which, according to commentators, could pave the way for a visit by the heir to the throne.
article_snippet: the Duke then flew out of Beijing and on to the coastal city - and former British stronghold - of Shanghai, where the Duke helped launch the GREAT Festival of Creativity, a government-inspired scheme intended to promote British business.
article_snippet: On the Duke travels: the Duke is currently touring China and made a speech in Shanghai at a festival promoting British business .
article_snippet: the Duke spoke of the close links between the UK and China and the Duke hope that the collaboration will continue in future .
article_snippet: the Duke the Duke also took the opportunity thank President Xi for the Duke 'warm welcome' and put the Duke knowledge of Mandarin to use, opening a speech made at the event with 'Nushimen, Xianshengmen, wan shang hao' which translates as 'Ladies and gentlemen, good evening'. '
article_snippet: This is my first time in China,' the Duke added. '
article_snippet: This morning in Beijing as I was warmly welcomed by President Xi in the Great Hall of the People before visiting the Forbidden City, I was given the chance to appreciate first-hand that the UK and China Britain are united in China experience as countries with a proud and ancient history.'
article_snippet: William's visit, which comes immediately after a four-day trip to Japan, will continue for another two days with the Duke due to see more of Shanghai and the southern city of Jinghong before flying home.
article_snippet: All smiles: the Duke the Duke enjoyed a friendly meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing .
article_snippet: The Duke, pictured with Chinese deputy president Li Yuanchao, was asked to pass on an invitation to visit to the Queen .
highlights_snippet: Husband Prince William is currently on an official tour of China and arrived in Shanghai today .