On the 30th September 2016, William and Kate visited Haida Gwaii in Canada. The visit took place on day seven of the couple's second Royal Visit to the country. Haida Gwaii is an is an archipelago off the North Coast of British Columbia and home of the Haida Nation. In a press release ahead of the tour, the Palace described Haida Gwaii as “a remote, but very special ... View the Post
Archives for September 2016
Will, Kate, George & Charlotte attend a Children’s Party at Government House in Victoria, Canada
On the 29th of September 2016, William and Kate took Prince George and Princess Charlotte to a Children's Garden Party in Canada. The visit took place during the Royal Couple's official visit to Canada. It’s the second time the public saw the children on the tour. Prior to the children's party, we saw George and Charlotte at the airport briefly, on the first day. The ... View the Post
Kate keeps it casual in Carcross while showcasing local designers
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the fifth day of the Royal Visit Canada touring Yukon in the northwest (29th September 2016). Earlier in the day, the couple toured MacBridge Museum and attended a street party showcasing work from local craftsmen and artists. We covered these earlier engagements in a different blog post, which you can read here. For the second ... View the Post
Canada Day 5: Kate in red Carolina Herrera coat for Yukon visit
William and Kate spent the day five of the Royal Tour exploring Yukon in northwest Canada. You may remember the Duke and Duchess flew in to Whitehorse, Yukon the day before to watch a cultural performance? (You can read all about that here if you missed it). The couple stayed in a nearby hotel overnight. According Kensington Palace, day five of the tour was designed to give William ... View the Post
Kate in green D&G dress and Hobbs London coat for day four
Day four of the 2016 Canada Tour began in Kelowna, a city in the Okanagan Valley. The couple visited the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia. As the couple arrived, they received a warm welcome from the crowd. UBC, which has recently celebrated its centenary, is regarded as one of the world’s finest research universities. The Okanagan campus opened a decade ... View the Post
Kate in stunning red gown for historic reconciliation ceremony & reception in Victoria
On the third day of the 2016 Canada Tour, William and Kate took part in a historic reconciliation ceremony with Canadian First Nations groups before attending a reception with political and civic leaders from across British Columbia. Both events took place in the evening at Government House in Victoria, British Columbia. Earlier in the day, William and Kate met people from the Heiltsuk ... View the Post
Kate opts for a casual outfit as she explores the Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Bella, Canada
On day three of the 2016 Canada Tour, William and Kate spent several hours on the remote island of Bella Bella. Kate chose a casual outfit for the visit. The royal couple met with members of the indigenous Heiltsuk community and toured the Great Bear Rainforest. Great Bear is the world’s largest temperate rainforest. Canada has committed the rainforest to The Queen's Commonwealth ... View the Post
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Kate chooses red and white Alexander McQueen dress for visit to Vancouver, Canada
On day two of the 2016 Canada Tour, William and Kate travelled by float plane from Victoria to Vancouver’s Coal Harbour. For people living outside of Canada, float planes are aircraft equipped to land on water (they're sometimes called seaplanes). They're the quickest way to travel between Victoria and Vancouver, and they are important for connecting communities. The Palace says they're ... View the Post
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William, Kate, George and Charlotte land in Victoria for day one of the 2016 Canada Tour
On the 24th September 2016, William and Kate began their second official tour of Canada. The royal couple and their two children arrived in Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, on board a Royal Canadian Air Force plane at approximately 4pm local time. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie met the Cambridge family at Victoria Airport. British Columbia ... View the Post
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Kate wears GAP trousers for last minute Eden Project visit & Isles of Scilly tour
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were scheduled to visit the Isles of Scilly on 2nd September 2016, but the couple’s plans had to change due to poor weather conditions. The royals amended made an impromptu visit to the Eden Project instead. The Eden Project is one of Cornwall’s most popular tourist attractions. It’s also an educational charity. It’s based near St Austell, Cornwall. ... View the Post
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Kate Middleton wears blush pink dress for visit to Cornwall
On the 1st September 2016, Kate Middleton spent a full day visiting businesses, charities, projects and organisations in the county of Cornwall. The Duchess of Cambridge visited the city with her husband, Prince William. For those who are from outside of the UK, Cornwall is a large county in the southwest of England. It’s a beautiful area that even has its own language! The day began in ... View the Post