Australian "Kate" steals kiss off Prince William at Sydney barbeque

An Aussie woman is said to have stolen a kiss off Prince William as he headed for a barbeque in Sydney.

Kate Harvey, 24, was photographed kissing William in front of thousands of adoring fans at the Royal Botanic Gardens near Lady Macquaires Chair.

In his speech the Prince said he had received the warmest welcome in Australia and joked that he is looking for a home to buy in Sydney.

"Thank you very much for that extremely warm welcome, not just with the weather but with all Sydney people," the Daily Telegraph quoted him as saying.

"I've joke that I would actually try and buy a house, if any of you have properties for sale let me know," he added.