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| Canada tour: Quebec City welcomes royal couple | Canada tour: Quebec City welcomes royal couple |
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| The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Quebec City on the latest leg of their first official overseas tour. | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Quebec City on the latest leg of their first official overseas tour. |
| They arrived on a Canadian naval ship having sailed down the St Lawrence river from Montreal, and have visited a youth project and a military ceremony. | They arrived on a Canadian naval ship having sailed down the St Lawrence river from Montreal, and have visited a youth project and a military ceremony. |
| Before going ashore the royal couple took part in an interfaith prayer service on the HMCS Montreal, singing one hymn in French. | Before going ashore the royal couple took part in an interfaith prayer service on the HMCS Montreal, singing one hymn in French. |
| The duke later met servicemen from Canada's famous Royal 22nd Regiment. | The duke later met servicemen from Canada's famous Royal 22nd Regiment. |
| He praised soldiers from the French-speaking infantry unit, known as Van doos, which has fought in conflicts from the Somme to Afghanistan. | He praised soldiers from the French-speaking infantry unit, known as Van doos, which has fought in conflicts from the Somme to Afghanistan. |
| Anglican Bishop of Quebec Dennis Drainville, who took part in the service on the deck of the ship, said: "William will some day be king and because of that his opportunity to come here and be among people - Canadians - and learn about Canada is very important, we are diverse." | Anglican Bishop of Quebec Dennis Drainville, who took part in the service on the deck of the ship, said: "William will some day be king and because of that his opportunity to come here and be among people - Canadians - and learn about Canada is very important, we are diverse." |
| "Her Majesty the Queen is one of the most faithful individuals, every year she gives in her message an indication of the Christian values and virtues that are so important to us. | "Her Majesty the Queen is one of the most faithful individuals, every year she gives in her message an indication of the Christian values and virtues that are so important to us. |
| Electric-blue dress | Electric-blue dress |
| "William being her grandson I'm sure will carry on that tradition." | "William being her grandson I'm sure will carry on that tradition." |
| Their first visit of the day was to a centre that helps homeless youths, and they also attended a military ceremony to honour the Royal 22nd Regiment of Canada. | Their first visit of the day was to a centre that helps homeless youths, and they also attended a military ceremony to honour the Royal 22nd Regiment of Canada. |
| The Duchess wore an electric blue Jacquenta dress, by Erdem, the Canadian-born British designer who designed the dress on her arrival in Canada on Thursday. | The Duchess wore an electric blue Jacquenta dress, by Erdem, the Canadian-born British designer who designed the dress on her arrival in Canada on Thursday. |
| The shift gown had a floral lace applique across the shoulders and sleeves and a split skirt. | The shift gown had a floral lace applique across the shoulders and sleeves and a split skirt. |
| She wore beige patent platform stilettos and a beige clutch bag. | She wore beige patent platform stilettos and a beige clutch bag. |
| After disembarking HMCS Montreal they were met by various dignitaries, including Konrad Sioui, Grand Chief of the Council of the Huron-Wendat nation. | After disembarking HMCS Montreal they were met by various dignitaries, including Konrad Sioui, Grand Chief of the Council of the Huron-Wendat nation. |
| The First Nations leader gave the Duke a copy of a treaty signed between the Hurons and the British in 1760. | The First Nations leader gave the Duke a copy of a treaty signed between the Hurons and the British in 1760. |
| Asked what he had said to the couple, he said: "I welcomed the Duke and Duchess to Huron land. She wanted to find out about my hat and what it was made from - it's wild turkey and eagle feathers and is made by the women. | Asked what he had said to the couple, he said: "I welcomed the Duke and Duchess to Huron land. She wanted to find out about my hat and what it was made from - it's wild turkey and eagle feathers and is made by the women. |
| "It is the same hat worn in 1760 when the then grand chief made the treaty." | "It is the same hat worn in 1760 when the then grand chief made the treaty." |
| Later when the couple arrived at Quebec City Hall to attend a Freedom of the City ceremony, a small anti-monarchy protest took place. | Later when the couple arrived at Quebec City Hall to attend a Freedom of the City ceremony, a small anti-monarchy protest took place. |
| But it was dwarfed by the hundreds of well-wishers who lined a square around the building. | But it was dwarfed by the hundreds of well-wishers who lined a square around the building. |
| After inspecting two rows of soldiers in scarlet tunics and bearskins, William gave a speech in French, and got a cheer from the crowds when he joked about his pronunciation. | After inspecting two rows of soldiers in scarlet tunics and bearskins, William gave a speech in French, and got a cheer from the crowds when he joked about his pronunciation. |
| "Thank you for your patience with my accent, and I hope that we will have the chance to get to know each other over the years to come," he said. | "Thank you for your patience with my accent, and I hope that we will have the chance to get to know each other over the years to come," he said. |
| The couple took part in their final formal event of the day, meeting war veterans and small children dressed in period uniform as British soldiers at Fort-de-Levis. | The couple took part in their final formal event of the day, meeting war veterans and small children dressed in period uniform as British soldiers at Fort-de-Levis. |
| Later they took a short flight to Prince Edward Island - the most easterly point of the tour - which 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. |
| 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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