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Prince George’s debut royal tour cost the Australian taxpayers £230,337, it has been reported.

Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request by newspaper The Australian, showed that most of the money was spent on travel.

The total cost is less than a fifth of the Queen’s visit to the country in 2011, which cost the taxpayer £1.41 million.

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And the 10-day tour by the baby prince and his parents Prince William and Kate in April has been hailed as a huge tourism boost for the country.

The latest figures show that £137,156 was spent on transport, £40,183 on food and accommodation, £46,574 on media liaison and almost £32,750 on hospitality and event costs.

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Highlights of the royal trip included a visit to Uluru or Ayers Rock, a reception at the iconic Sydney Opera House and a trip to the scenic Blue Mountains.

The couple travelled first class with Australian airline Qantas to and from the UK and spent nine days in New Zealand before travelling to Sydney to begin the Australia leg of their tour.