Prince William hails 'front rank' Australia on royal tour

The Duke of Cambridge has delivered a glowing assessment of Australia, describing it as an "enormously attractive place to live".

Speaking in Canberra on the latest leg of the royal couple's tour, Prince William said the country was a "magnet" for investors, traders and tourists.

He also praised his hosts' sporting prowess, flourishing arts and the role they played on the world stage.

Nicholas Witchell reports.

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