12 APRIL 2014 Prince William and Kate Middleton undertook separate engagements in the North Island region of Waikato on Saturday, the sixth day of their New Zealand tour.

Hamilton's mayor Julie Hardaker greeted William and Kate when they arrived at the airport before the Duke of Cambridge toured aircraft production company Pacific Aerospace and his wife attended a nearby children's hospice called Rainbow Place.

William and Kate arrive at Hamilton airport

The second in line to the throne was accompanied by as he was shown around the company'sheadquarters.

One young girl in the party informed the Prince that she had been stung by a bee while waiting for him to arrive. "Oh poor you," repsponded William. "Did you put any cream on it?"

Prince William gifted with fun caricature of him, Kate and George

William's visit to Pacific Aerospace falls almost six years to the day since he qualified to pursure a career in the RAF.

In January 2009, William was promoted to Flight Lieutenant and trained to become a helicopter pilot with the RAF's Search and Rescue Force.

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Former RAF pilot Prince William tours Pacific Aerospace