In Pictures: William and Kate enjoy bandy hockey lesson in Stockholm

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have learned about an unusual form of hockey called bandy as they kicked off their Scandinavian tour.

The pair watched the popular activity in a snow-covered park in Stockholm before getting an indoor lesson from local players.

Royal visit to Scandinavia - Day One
Royal visit to Scandinavia - Day One
William and Kate arrive at Vasaparken in Stockholm (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
William and Kate arrive at Vasaparken in Stockholm (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Kate meets members of the public during a visit to Vasaparken (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Kate meets members of the public during a visit to Vasaparken (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
A bandy hockey game takes place at Vasaparken in Stockholm (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
A bandy hockey game takes place at Vasaparken in Stockholm (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Kate and William meet a group of bandy hockey players (Victoria Jones/PA)
Kate and William meet a group of bandy hockey players (Victoria Jones/PA)
Kate hits a hockey ball (Victoria Jones/PA)
Kate hits a hockey ball (Victoria Jones/PA)
The royal was known for playing hockey at school, but not on the ice (Victoria Jones/PA)
The royal was known for playing hockey at school, but not on the ice (Victoria Jones/PA)
Kate talks to a bandy hockey player (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Kate talks to a bandy hockey player (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Welcome to Stockholm. The standard of HRH Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, flies from the British Residence, with English Church behind. @UKinSweden@KensingtonRoyal#RoyalVisitSwedenpic.twitter.com/HOX3X1QpZ0

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