On the morning of October 25, The Duke and Duchess travelled to the city of Nadi in Western Fiji and there, they attended a special event at Nadi Airport. After an official welcoming ceremony, The Duke and Duchess unveiled a new statue commemorating Sergeant Talaiasi Labalaba, a British-Fijian soldier who lost his life in the 1972 Battle of Mirbat. The President of Fiji, and senior representatives from government and the Armed Forces also attended the event. The Duke and Duchess departed from Fiji at Nadi Airport and went to Tonga. (The Duchess wearing Jason Wu crepe sheath dress) |