Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: Tour of Canada - June 30-July 8, 2011

[BritishRoyals]

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[Humera]

A wonderful video clip asking people gathered on Parliament Hill for their thoughts on the visit: BBC News - What does royal visit mean to Canadians?

And two more:
BBC News - William and Kate celebrate Canada Day
BBC News - Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend Canada Day events

 

[dazzling]

William and Kate looked really happy at the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill. I loved her overall appearance and finally some color.

 

[ghost_night554]

Interesting Catherine let it slip to a member of the public that they will be heading to India soon.

 

[Kataryn]

I love the maple leaf pin, though I agree rubies would be better than diamonds.

However, when they were in Quebec, would it be acceptable if she wore a fleur-de-lis?

(But that is connected to the French monarchy, right?) Anyone know about this?

The Fleur de Lis is very much a British Royal symbol, too because for centuries the English souverain claimed the title of king or queen of France as descendants of Eleanor of Aquitane, who brought half of France with her as her inheritance. Till 1800 the Fleur de Lis was part of the Royal Arms and still is part of the Royal Arms of Scotland.

Wikipedia has an interesting article about it.

 

[Lenora]

Royal tour: Prince William reveals Kate Middleton's family Canadian link during Canada Day speech - mirror.co.uk

 

[BritishRoyals]

Look at the gorgeous picture from the Crown in Canada Flickr account:

The evening show on Parliament Hill - Le spectacle du soir sur la colline du Parlement | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

FIREWORKS, indeed! I didn't even know they stayed for the fireworks, but apparently they were in a private reception to view it. Lovely! I see banners and avatars

 

[Mia_mae]

Look at the gorgeous picture from the Crown in Canada Flickr account:

The evening show on Parliament Hill - Le spectacle du soir sur la colline du Parlement | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

FIREWORKS, indeed! I didn't even know they stayed for the fireworks, but apparently they were in a private reception to view it. Lovely! I see banners and avatars

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Interesting Catherine let it slip to a member of the public that they will be heading to India soon.

To India? where did you read that, Ghost?

 

[Marika86]

Prince William & Kate: Parliament Hill Pair! | Kate Middleton, Prince William : Just Jared

Kate Middleton and Prince William Pictures in Ottawa on Canada Day

 

[Mirabel]

I love that purple dress! And purple is a color that not everyone can wear well; I hope Kate wears it frequently in the future.

 

[csw]

Some lovely pictures

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After the speech....

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Great selection of photos. I'm so glad these two have found each other. There's no faking that kind of love.

 

[yvr girl]

Hey Brit ,
You are right, I felt the urge.
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To India? where did you read that, Ghost?

I saw Catherine say it in a clip as they were leaving the citizenship ceremony in the morning.

 

[StoneCold]

William and Catherine celebrate Canada Day | Royal Insight

 

[Princess BellyFlop]

I love that purple dress! And purple is a color that not everyone can wear well; I hope Kate wears it frequently in the future.

On my TV (and my friend's TV) it was more like fuschia and oh so beautiful but since all the pictures show purple then maybe our old TVs are gonna go and viva plasma!

 

[Mia_mae]

Streaming link: Royal tree planting LIVE- Royals arrive for tree planting at Rideau Hall

CBC.ca Player

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/07/02/royal-visit-saturday.html

 

[yvr girl]

Watching the tree planting...

I don't think Kate has ever used a shovel before. (The way she held it.) William has.

 

[Queen Penelope]

That was cute when William said " just one more, just one more"!

 

[Humera]

Kate's wearing a greyish dress. They're both there with the Governor General and his wife, talking to the public.

 

[Super Baroness]

I don't think Kate has ever used a shovel before. (The way she held it.) William has.

Made me laugh. Darn, I missed that though, the silly ads took the video forever to load! Now they are just meeting people and you can't even see them that well - partially because Kate's in dismal grey.

 

[Queen Penelope]

Made me laugh. Darn, I missed that though, the silly ads took the video forever to load! Now they are just meeting people and you can't even see them that well - partially because Kate's in dismal grey.

It actually looks like a sage green to me. At least on my TV.

 

[Princess BellyFlop]

I loved when the little girl playing with the skirt of her dress did a curtsey and was congratulated by Catherine (or was it William).

 

[WillKate]

That was cute when William said " just one more, just one more"!

Why did he say that?

 

[Queen Penelope]

Why did he say that?

So she would put another shoveling of dirt at the base of the tree.

 

[Humera]

CPAC - Canada's Politics TV is also showing the event live.

 

[Mia_mae]

So she would put another shoveling of dirt at the base of the tree.

Cute a little somin' from the Balcony appearances before the 2nd kiss

 

[WillKate]

So she would put another shoveling of dirt at the base of the tree.

Thank you!

First pics

Will shovels dirt on to the tree planted in honour of him an... on Twitpic

Kate shovels dirt on to the tree planted in honour of her and... on Twitpic

Looking at the tree planted by Charles and Diana
Will and Kate look at the tree Will's parents planted in... on Twitpic

 

[Humera]

A couple of screen caps...only from the back unfortunately as I caught the live stream a little late

Will and Kate look at the tree Will's parents planted in... on Twitpic

That's so touching...wonder what must be going through William's mind looking at the tree his parents planted nearly 30 years ago.

 

[Mia_mae]

There was a moment when Catherine was talking to a little girl, and she started to show off her dress, even lifting it . Everyone laugh. really cute!

Here you can see 2 videos of the tree planting
http://ottawa.ctv.ca/servlet/an/loc...al-visit-day3-110702/20110702/?hub=OttawaHome

 

[WillKate]

Thanks Humera!

I love how William is smiling while Kate is shoveling.

 

[Mia_mae]

Royals at Canadian War Museum

Live streaming CBC.ca Player