The Duke of Cambridge has visited the Western Wall – the holiest site in Judaism as it is the last remnant of Herod’s temple – on the final day of his tour of the Middle East.

William, wearing a kippah, or skull cap, as a mark of respect, approached the landmark and followed the centuries-old tradition of placing a written prayer in a crack in the wall.

Earlier in the day he made a poignant pilgrimage to the final resting place in Jerusalem of his great-grandmother, Princess Alice.

Duke of Cambridge at Western Wall
The Duke placed a written prayer in the wall (Tim Rooke/PA)
Duke of Cambridge lays hand on Western Wall
He then lay his hand on the ancient stones (Tim Rooke/PA)
Prince WIlliam with Ephraim Mirvis
William was accompanied by the UK’s chief rabbi Ephraim Mirvis (right) (Tim Rooke/PA)
On the Mount of Olives
Earlier in the day he visited the Mount of Olives, which gives a view over Jerusalem’s Old City (Robin Nunn/PA)
Inside the the Church of Holy Sepulchre
The Duke of Cambridge also visited the Church of Holy Sepulchre (Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA)
Duke of Cambridge in Jerusalem church
Prayer candles were lit inside (Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA)
At his great-grandmother's tomb
William also visited the Church of St Mary Magdalene where he paid his respects at the tomb of his great-grandmother (Arthur Edwards/PA)
His Royal Highness Prince William traveled to the Church of St Mary Magdalene where he paid his respects at the tomb of his great-grandmother, Princess Alice. Both The Duke of Edinburgh and The Prince of Wales have made previous visits here Picture Arthur Edwards
Both the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales have made previous visits here (Arthur Edwards/PA)