Michael Collins was an Irish revolutionary. Another Michael Collins was an American astronaut.
And Michael Collins' death remains an unsolved mystery. I wonder if Michael Collins' death will be the same.
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The Duchess of Cambridge has heard from a six-year-old girl whose mother has terminal cancer.
Catherine met Bailey Rupe at a children's hospice on the latest leg of the royal tour of New Zealand.
The Duchess, who is a patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospice back in the UK, was met by more than 40 children and their families at Rainbow Place in Hamilton.
"There should be more places like this," AFP quoted her as saying of the facility, which provides support for children affected by serious illness.
It was the duchess's first solo engagement on the 19-day tour which will also take in Australia.
Prince William, meanwhile, was shown around Pacific Aerospace, an aviation firm in Hamilton.
He was told about the P-750, an innovative light aircraft made at the plant.
"He talked about his friendly brotherly rivalry, with Harry flying Apaches and he's been flying search and rescue," the company's chief executive Damian Camp told reporters.
"He said he still does some flying - all helicopter based - but not as much as he wants to."
The couple then reconvened in the nearby and amptly-named town of Cambridge, where they were greeted by hundreds of Union flag-waving well-wishers. There were one or two republican numpties waving badly-spelled placards at the royal couple but, thankfully, their protests were almost completely drowned out by the well-wishers.
The royal tour of New Zealand has so far seen the royals race yachts, attend a state reception and visit a parent and baby class with Prince George before they head to Australia later this month.
Duchess of Cambridge hears of child's cancer pain
12 April 2014
BBC News
The duchess told Bailey Rupe she was very brave during their meeting
The Duchess of Cambridge has heard from a six-year-old girl whose mother has terminal cancer.
Catherine met Bailey Rupe at a children's hospice on the latest leg of the royal tour of New Zealand.
She was met by more than 40 children and their families at Rainbow Place in Hamilton.
"There should be more places like this," AFP quoted her as saying of the facility, which provides support for children affected by serious illness.
It was the duchess's first solo engagement on the 19-day tour which will also take in Australia.
Children at the hospice explained how the facilities help them express their feelings
The Duchess of Cambridge is a patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospice back in the UK
She met youngsters and parents and had a briefing with the hospice's chief executive before going to a Mad Hatter's themed tea party.
Six-year-old Bailey, whose mother was given six weeks to live, showed the duchess how she uses puppets to express how she feels about her mother's illness.
"Are you having tea? Can I sit with you? How is mummy doing?" Catherine asked her.
"Do you find it difficult sometimes? Yes, I'm sure you do, but you're a very brave little girl."
Bailey said afterwards: "I was excited to meet a real princess and it made me feel like a princess for the day too."
The duchess met children of all ages during her visit
Prince William, meanwhile, was shown around Pacific Aerospace, an aviation firm in Hamilton.
He was told about the P-750, an innovative light aircraft made at the plant.
The prince was shown inside Pacific Aerospace's P-750 light aircraft
"He talked about his friendly brotherly rivalry, with Harry flying Apaches and he's been flying search and rescue," the company's chief executive Damian Camp told reporters.
"He said he still does some flying - all helicopter based - but not as much as he wants to."
William spent more than seven years in the military and was presented with his RAF wings in 2008.
Mr Camp added: "He said George has settled into a nice routine but was keeping mum and dad on their toes but they're all enjoying their stay."
Prince William was joined by Catherine on a walkabout
The couple reconvened in the nearby town of Cambridge where thousands of well-wishers lined the streets to greet them.
Royal fans crowded the streets of the aptly named town of Cambridge on Saturday
Pictures showed thousands of well-wishers lining the streets to greet the couple
Although there was at least one person who did not share their enthusiasm
They opened a new velodrome in the town and met some of New Zealand's cycling, rowing and canoeing elite.
And they were handed a tiny cycling jersey in the country's colours (black and white) for Prince George, who was not with his parents for this leg of the tour.
The tour is the first official visit for eight-month-old George
The tour has seen the royals race yachts, attend a state reception and visit a parent and baby class with Prince George in New Zealand before they head to Australia later this month.
The trip is due to end on 25 April in Canberra.
BBC News - Duchess of Cambridge hears of child's cancer pain
P.S. Louis met the same fate earlier in the same year. Bet they were both wishing they had the option of an expense paid trip to Australia!
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