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| Canada royal tour: Duke and duchess plant hemlock tree | Canada royal tour: Duke and duchess plant hemlock tree |
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| The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have carried out their first official tree-planting ceremony as husband and wife. | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have carried out their first official tree-planting ceremony as husband and wife. |
| They planted a Canadian hemlock in the grounds of Government House, in Ottawa, Canada, at the start of the third day of their first official overseas tour. | They planted a Canadian hemlock in the grounds of Government House, in Ottawa, Canada, at the start of the third day of their first official overseas tour. |
| The royal couple later joined a reception for Canadian servicemen, war veterans and their families. | The royal couple later joined a reception for Canadian servicemen, war veterans and their families. |
| They then flew to Montreal in the French-speaking province of Quebec where there were small protests. | They then flew to Montreal in the French-speaking province of Quebec where there were small protests. |
| Earlier, the royal couple each held a shovel as they planted the Eastern Hemlock, an evergreen tree known for its longevity. | Earlier, the royal couple each held a shovel as they planted the Eastern Hemlock, an evergreen tree known for its longevity. |
| Moment's pause | Moment's pause |
| They planted the tree close to a Pin Oak planted by Prince Charles and Princess Diana on 21 June, 1983, William's first birthday. | They planted the tree close to a Pin Oak planted by Prince Charles and Princess Diana on 21 June, 1983, William's first birthday. |
| The duke paused for a moment as he was shown the plaque bearing his late mother's name. | The duke paused for a moment as he was shown the plaque bearing his late mother's name. |
| They chatted with Canadian newlyweds who share their wedding day of 29 April, and couples celebrating their 40th, 50th, 60th and 70th wedding anniversaries. | They chatted with Canadian newlyweds who share their wedding day of 29 April, and couples celebrating their 40th, 50th, 60th and 70th wedding anniversaries. |
| Catherine smiled as Adrienne Charlebois, celebrating 50 years of marriage to her husband Denny, told her: "I hope you will be as fortunate as we have been in our marriage." | Catherine smiled as Adrienne Charlebois, celebrating 50 years of marriage to her husband Denny, told her: "I hope you will be as fortunate as we have been in our marriage." |
| The royal couple replied: "We hope so too." | The royal couple replied: "We hope so too." |
| After two days in Canada where the duke and duchess have been treated, in the words of one newspaper, like a rock star couple, they have had a slightly different but not surprising reception in Quebec. | After two days in Canada where the duke and duchess have been treated, in the words of one newspaper, like a rock star couple, they have had a slightly different but not surprising reception in Quebec. |
| One of the banners displayed by a radical group seeking independence for French-speaking Quebec read "parasites go home". | One of the banners displayed by a radical group seeking independence for French-speaking Quebec read "parasites go home". |
| Not all in the crowd opposed the visit. Another poster declared, "Will and Kate we love you." | Not all in the crowd opposed the visit. Another poster declared, "Will and Kate we love you." |
| Independence for Quebec has been, at times, a fraught issue for decades. The last time it was put to the vote, separation was rejected in a referendum by a small margin. | Independence for Quebec has been, at times, a fraught issue for decades. The last time it was put to the vote, separation was rejected in a referendum by a small margin. |
| Away from the protest the couple are visiting a children's hospital and a catering college where they'll help prepare a meal. Montreal is known for its food. William's not known for his cooking skills. | Away from the protest the couple are visiting a children's hospital and a catering college where they'll help prepare a meal. Montreal is known for its food. William's not known for his cooking skills. |
| The duchess wore a grey Kensington dress by Catherine Walker, the same designer chosen by her mother Carole for her daughter's wedding in April, and a favourite of the late Princess of Wales. | The duchess wore a grey Kensington dress by Catherine Walker, the same designer chosen by her mother Carole for her daughter's wedding in April, and a favourite of the late Princess of Wales. |
| Many of the royals, including the Queen, have planted trees on previous visits to Canada in a tradition spanning more than 70 years. | Many of the royals, including the Queen, have planted trees on previous visits to Canada in a tradition spanning more than 70 years. |
| During the ceremony the couple met a cancer victim who was recently told he had only 12 weeks to live. | During the ceremony the couple met a cancer victim who was recently told he had only 12 weeks to live. |
| Wheelchair-user Terry Joyce, 47, from Ottawa, wept as he spoke of the joy meeting the couple had brought. | Wheelchair-user Terry Joyce, 47, from Ottawa, wept as he spoke of the joy meeting the couple had brought. |
| "I was told a week ago I would be meeting them and I have been looking forward to it ever since," he told reporters. | "I was told a week ago I would be meeting them and I have been looking forward to it ever since," he told reporters. |
| "It has been one of the best days of my life." | "It has been one of the best days of my life." |
| After the tree-planting ceremony the couple made a private visit to the unknown warrior memorial at the Canadian War Museum. | After the tree-planting ceremony the couple made a private visit to the unknown warrior memorial at the Canadian War Museum. |
| Hospital visit | Hospital visit |
| In Montreal, they were visiting the Sainte-Justine University hospital for children and a cookery school before sailing up the St Lawrence River to Quebec City on the Canadian frigate HMCS Montreal. | In Montreal, they were visiting the Sainte-Justine University hospital for children and a cookery school before sailing up the St Lawrence River to Quebec City on the Canadian frigate HMCS Montreal. |
| The schedule included a private visit to the hospital's neo-natal clinic and meeting children in the art therapy room. | The schedule included a private visit to the hospital's neo-natal clinic and meeting children in the art therapy room. |
| There were some protesters carrying signs in both French and English outside the hospital but they were outnumbered by well-wishers. | There were some protesters carrying signs in both French and English outside the hospital but they were outnumbered by well-wishers. |
| On Friday, the duke and duchess were guests of honour as they celebrated Canada Day in the capital Ottawa. | On Friday, the duke and duchess were guests of honour as they celebrated Canada Day in the capital Ottawa. |
| At a citizenship ceremony the royal couple presented national flags to 25 new Canadians who had come from 12 different countries. | At a citizenship ceremony the royal couple presented national flags to 25 new Canadians who had come from 12 different countries. |
| About 100,000 people joined events on Parliament Hill as part of a national holiday to mark the country's 144th birthday. | About 100,000 people joined events on Parliament Hill as part of a national holiday to mark the country's 144th birthday. |
| The duchess wore a purple dress by Issa - with a maple leaf brooch loaned to her by the Queen - as they watched a lavish fireworks display. | The duchess wore a purple dress by Issa - with a maple leaf brooch loaned to her by the Queen - as they watched a lavish fireworks display. |
| On Sunday, the couple will receive the freedom of Quebec city in a special ceremony. | On Sunday, the couple will receive the freedom of Quebec city in a special ceremony. |
| The couple are visiting seven Canadian cities in eight days in their first official overseas tour. | The couple are visiting seven Canadian cities in eight days in their first official overseas tour. |
| Also on the itinerary are Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories, Alberta and Calgary. | Also on the itinerary are Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories, Alberta and Calgary. |
| The cost of the visit to the Canadian government, not including security, is estimated to be 1.4 million Canadian dollars (£958,580). | The cost of the visit to the Canadian government, not including security, is estimated to be 1.4 million Canadian dollars (£958,580). |
| The duke and duchess will travel to the US state of California for two days from 8 July, attending a black-tie Bafta reception and dinner in Los Angeles on 9 July. Prince William is Bafta's president. | The duke and duchess will travel to the US state of California for two days from 8 July, attending a black-tie Bafta reception and dinner in Los Angeles on 9 July. Prince William is Bafta's president. |
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