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Jennifer Newton

William's sweet tribute to Kate Middleton and Princess Diana during important meeting

Prince William gave a glimpse inside Kensington Palace during an important meeting - and his personal family photos.

He held an audience with the president of Colombia Ivan Duque Márquez after the South American country became the first country in the world to sign up to United for Wildlife’s declaration on tackling the illegal wildlife trade.

A photo of the two men during the chat shows William listening intently to Mr Duque Marquez as they sat on sofas in William's home.

And if you look closely enough on a table behind them, you can see William's sweet tribute to his wife Kate and his late mother Princess Diana.

Prince William with president of Colombia Ivan Duque Marquez at Kensington Palace (PA)

That's because framed photos of both women appear next to each other on top of the table.

The picture of Kate to the left appears to be a snap taken by her dad Michael Middleton in the weeks after Prince George was born in 2013 - in what was the young boy's first official snap.

In that photo, Kate cradles a newborn George with William next to her, and their former dog Lupo sitting at their side.

The photo that shows Kate holding a newborn Prince George (PA)
A black and white photo that appears to show Princess Diana (PA)

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Meanwhile, the framed picture on the right appears to be of William's mother - although it is unclear when it was taken.

William's meeting with Mr Duque Márquez came after Colombia signed a declaration to tackle the illegal wildlife trade on Earth Day last month.

William and Kate with a baby Prince George and their dog Lupo in a snap taken by Kate's dad (PA)

It was drawn up by United for Wildlife, which was founded by William and the Royal Foundation, with the aim to make it impossible for traffickers to transport, finance or profit from illegal wildlife products.

Featuring 11 commitments, it aims to help the transport industry deal with the problem through a combination of policy and wider cooperation nationally, regionally and internationally.

William has long campaigned against the illegal wildlife trade, previously calling organisations to play their part in helping to end the “abhorrent crime” which includes the poaching of elephants for ivory and tigers for their skins.

Speaking last month when Colombia signed the declaration, William said: "The illegal wildlife trade funds organised criminal networks around the world, without respect for borders and without remorse for the brutal exploitation of our natural world and the communities that rely on it for their livelihoods.

"It is a global crisis that requires a significant, joined up response. I hope other nations will follow Colombia's leadership and commit to supporting this goal and shutting down trafficking routes for good."

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