The royal couple, visiting for five days, also visited a school and a national park in Islamabad where they interacted with children and admired their artwork. The trip, focusing on climate change and education access, is considered by palace officials to be the most challenging due to security concerns. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also met with Khan at his official residence. Princess Diana, who was beloved in Pakistan, had visited the country multiple times in the 1990s and assisted Khan in fundraising for a cancer hospital. Prior to this, William and Kate spoke with students at an Islamabad Model College for Girls, engaging in conversations about education with older students and observing the classrooms of younger students. As they departed, a group of girls sang a Pakistani national song and the couple greeted preschoolers who had lined up to say goodbye. They then visited Margallah Hills National Park on the outskirts of Islamabad, which is facing threats from poaching, wildfires, invasive species, and littering. Kate wore a periwinkle blue silk shalwar kameez, the traditional Pakistani outfit consisting of a loose tunic over trousers, for the morning events. Many on social media and in the fashion industry had been anticipating her wearing this outfit, which Princess Diana had also worn during her visits. Designer Maheen Khan expressed her honor on Twitter for being asked to create this outfit for the Duchess. Kate's fashion choices, such as a bright green tunic over white pants when meeting with the Prime Minister, seemed to reflect the colors and styles worn by Diana. Experts and officials in the field of foreign policy have stated that the recent trip by a member of the British royal family, the first in over ten years and arranged at the request of the British foreign office, is seen as a strategy to increase soft power. This effort is expected to benefit both countries in achieving their diplomatic goals. The visit is taking place as Britain aims to strengthen its international ties in preparation for its exit from the European Union, while Pakistan is working to improve its global reputation in order to attract more tourists and investments.