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Canada royal tour: Frigate sails to Quebec City | Canada royal tour: Frigate sails to Quebec City |
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on board a Canadian naval ship, travelling from Montreal to Quebec City, on the latest leg of their first overseas tour as a married couple. | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on board a Canadian naval ship, travelling from Montreal to Quebec City, on the latest leg of their first overseas tour as a married couple. |
Overnight they sailed up the St Lawrence river to the city, where they are due to visit a youth project and attend a military ceremony. | |
In Montreal about 60 protesters heckled the couple outside a hospital. | |
There was also a much larger number of well-wishers. | |
Canadian barbecue | |
The Duke and Duchess' agenda for Sunday also involves morning prayers with the crew of the Canadian frigate on which they are travelling, HMCS Montreal, on the ship's helicopter deck. | |
The military ceremony in Quebec City will honour the Royal 22nd Regiment of Canada, as well as a Freedom of the City Ceremony, at Quebec City Hall. | |
The couple will also attend a community event, including barbecues and stalls, before a short flight to Prince Edward Island. | |
Prince Edward Island is the most easterly point of the tour, and is known as the home of Anne of Green Gables - a fictional character said to be a favourite of the duchess. | Prince Edward Island is the most easterly point of the tour, and is known as the home of Anne of Green Gables - a fictional character said to be a favourite of the duchess. |
The official welcome to Prince Edward Island is on Monday, and the Canadian government expects their visit may be a focal point for many well-wishers from across the Maritimes provinces, Clarence House said earlier. | The official welcome to Prince Edward Island is on Monday, and the Canadian government expects their visit may be a focal point for many well-wishers from across the Maritimes provinces, Clarence House said earlier. |
On Monday, still on Prince Edward Island, Prince William will take part in a Sea King helicopter training session. | On Monday, still on Prince Edward Island, Prince William will take part in a Sea King helicopter training session. |
A dragon boat race is scheduled for later, with the husband and wife steering opposing teams. | A dragon boat race is scheduled for later, with the husband and wife steering opposing teams. |
Their first overseas tour has involved a tree-planting ceremony in the grounds of Government House, in Ottawa; a Montreal children's hospital visit; and a citizenship ceremony for 25 new Canadians who had come from 12 different countries. | Their first overseas tour has involved a tree-planting ceremony in the grounds of Government House, in Ottawa; a Montreal children's hospital visit; and a citizenship ceremony for 25 new Canadians who had come from 12 different countries. |
They were also guests of honour for celebrations for Canada Day, when about 100,000 people joined events on Parliament Hill as part of a national holiday to mark the country's 144th birthday. | They were also guests of honour for celebrations for Canada Day, when about 100,000 people joined events on Parliament Hill as part of a national holiday to mark the country's 144th birthday. |
The protesters outside the hospital the couple visited in Montreal shouted "down with the monarchy" and "We will never bend, Willy go home!" | |
They also chanted "French Quebec!" and "Parasite go home!" | They also chanted "French Quebec!" and "Parasite go home!" |
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. |
Are you in Canada? What do you think of the visit? Tell us what you think by filling in the form below. | Are you in Canada? What do you think of the visit? Tell us what you think by filling in the form below. |
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