Over the course of the ten day royal tour to New Zealand we have fallen deeper and deeper for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

We witness a dozen (or so) royal hongis (there's a whole gallery of them here), kept a close eye on what Kate wore and gushed at the gorgeous pics of Prince George playing with his Kiwi Plunket pals. (Go here for the entire week in pics.)

However, in between all the pomp and ceremony, it was all the seemingly 'real' royal moments that endeared us to William and Kate the most. The smiles, brief brushes and bits of banter between the two made us coo. We LOLed at the 'goober' images of an enthusiastic Prince William at the aviation museum and later Catherine playing cricket in Christchurch. And, of course, the baby Prince George charmed us all with his precious pouts and likeness to Grumpy Cat.

We've had a blast blogging the best royal coverage. Herewith a gallery of all the best bits.

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Image 1 of 12 DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 13: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge receives a hug from a young fan at the official greeting at Dunedin International Airport on April 13, 2014 in Dunedin, New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge. (Photo by Rob Jefferies/Getty Images)
DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 13: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge receives a hug from a young fan at the official greeting at Dunedin International Ai
Image 2 of 12 CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 14: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge plays a game of cricket during a visit to Latimer Square on April 14, 2014 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 14: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge plays a game of cricket during a visit to Latimer Square on April 14, 2014 in C
Image 3 of 12 DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 13: (L-R) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend 'Rippa Rugby' in the Forstyth Barr Stadium on day 7 of a Royal Tour to New Zealand on April 13, 2014 in Dunedin, New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge. (Photo by David Rowland - Pool/Getty Images)
DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 13: (L-R) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend 'Rippa Rugby' in the Forstyth Bar
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Image 6 of 12 BLENHEIM, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 10: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge climbs into a WW1 aircraft during a visit to Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre with Sir Peter Jackson on April 10, 2014 in Blenheim, New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
BLENHEIM, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 10: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge climbs into a WW1 aircraft during a visit to Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre with
Image 7 of 12 BLENHEIM, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 10: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge climbs in to the cockpit of a WWI bi-plane as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looks on during a visit to Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre on Day 4 of a Royal Tour to New Zealand on April 10, 2014 in Blenheim, New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
BLENHEIM, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 10: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge climbs in to the cockpit of a WWI bi-plane as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge loo
Image 8 of 12 BLENHEIM, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 10: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge sits in to the cockpit of a WWI bi-plane as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looks on during a visit to Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre on Day 4 of a Royal Tour to New Zealand on April 10, 2014 in Blenheim, New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge. (Photo by Ian McGregor-Pool/Getty Images)
BLENHEIM, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 10: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge sits in to the cockpit of a WWI bi-plane as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looks
Image 9 of 12 AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 11: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (R) and Dean Barker of Team New Zealand prepare to head out to the Waitemata Harbour onboard a Team New Zealand yacht at the Viaduct Basin in Auckland on April 11, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge. (Photo by Fiona Goodall-Pool/Getty Images)
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 11: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (R) and Dean Barker of Team New Zealand prepare to head out to the Waitemata Harbou
Image 10 of 12 AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 11: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive to the Viaduct Basin to sail with Team New Zealand on April 11, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge. (Photo by Fiona Goodall-Pool/Getty Images)
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 11: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive to the Viaduct Basin to sail with Team
Image 11 of 12 AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 11: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive to the Viaduct Basin to sail with Team New Zealand on April 11, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge. (Photo by Fiona Goodall-Pool/Getty Images)
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 11: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive to the Viaduct Basin to sail with Team
Image 12 of 12 AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 11: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge return from sailing where the Duchess and her crew beat Prince William and his crew onTeam New Zealand's yachts at the Viaduct Basin on April 11, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge. (Photo by Fiona Goodall-Pool/Getty Images)
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 11: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge return from sailing where the Duchess and her

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