THE Duchess of Cambridge is today visiting Newcastle, Gateshead and Stockton-on-Tees. It will be Kate Middleton's first visit to the North East.
The Journal's reporters will be following the royal visit around the region and tweeting updates and photos into our live blog, which you can follow below.
Information and map of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge's royal visit to the North East
We'll also be uploading a video of Kate meeting the public outside Newcastle Civic Centre later today.
Thursday's papers will include a complete round-up of the Duchess' visit, with special photos.
:: Are you going to watch the royal visit? Tweet us @EveningChron or @EveningGazete, or email photos to pics@ncjmedia.co.uk
