Showing posts with label Canada. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canada. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Canada Tour Day Five
Having started with friendly rivalry, including William teasing the opposing team, it ended with a consoling hug from the Prince when he won.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge went head to head in a dragon boat race with teams of local athletes across Dalvay Lake on Prince Edward Island in Canada on Monday, with William sailing to victory.
And earlier in the day, the 29-year-old demonstrated "waterbirding" – a technique developed in Canada to safely land a helicopter on water – before an excited audience and his wife who was taking pictures.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge went head to head in a dragon boat race with teams of local athletes across Dalvay Lake on Prince Edward Island in Canada on Monday, with William sailing to victory.
And earlier in the day, the 29-year-old demonstrated "waterbirding" – a technique developed in Canada to safely land a helicopter on water – before an excited audience and his wife who was taking pictures.
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| The royal couple accept flowers and greet two young children upon their arrival in Yellowknife |
Saturday, July 9, 2011
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Canada Tour Day Four - Part Two
The next stop was a project for young homeless people. Kate had made a quick outfit change into an Erdem number. The electric blue Jacquenta dress featured floral lace applique across the shoulders and sleeves and a split skirt. She accessorised with nude patent platform shoes and a matching mock-croc clutch bag.
It was the second time she'd worn a design by the Canadian-born British creator. On arrival in Ottawa last week, the Duchess was in a lacy number of his that also won plaudits.
At the drop in centre the couple managed to win themselves another fan - a punk with blue and green hair named Pierre. A circus skills student, he was thrilled when the Duke described his juggling as “awesome”.
The 24-year-old, who was living on the streets before the centre helped him find a home, was eager to praise the newlyweds, saying it was “special to meet them, a privilege”.
They were shown around the centre by Steven, 21, who wore a bullet through his earlobe. Competitive Prince William took Steven on in a game of table football, shouting “Come on the claret and blue”, in a reference to Aston Villa, the football team he supports.
It was the second time she'd worn a design by the Canadian-born British creator. On arrival in Ottawa last week, the Duchess was in a lacy number of his that also won plaudits.
At the drop in centre the couple managed to win themselves another fan - a punk with blue and green hair named Pierre. A circus skills student, he was thrilled when the Duke described his juggling as “awesome”.
The 24-year-old, who was living on the streets before the centre helped him find a home, was eager to praise the newlyweds, saying it was “special to meet them, a privilege”.
They were shown around the centre by Steven, 21, who wore a bullet through his earlobe. Competitive Prince William took Steven on in a game of table football, shouting “Come on the claret and blue”, in a reference to Aston Villa, the football team he supports.
Friday, July 8, 2011
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Canada Tour Day Four - Part One
The Duchess of Cambridge is seen stopping to admire a gorgeous toddler during a walkabout in Quebec City. She was offered a bouquet by the two-year-old daughter of British expat David Cheater.
Kate smiled at the youngster named Raffaela and laid a hand on her head, telling her father: “What a beautiful daughter you have”.
And when David wished the duchess luck in her own efforts to start a family, she thanked him, adding: “Yes, I hope to”.
She was clad in her first outfit of the day, a nude-hued Vanessa dress by Joseph paired with her trusty nude platforms.
It is the first time Kate has spoken publicly about having children, although shortly after Prince William proposed, he revealed that they plan on starting a family.
The walkabout came on day four of their official North American tour, after they donned chef’s whites for a cookery lesson in Montreal.
And the pair later attended a Freedom of the City Ceremony outside City Hall.
William was met with warm applause when he gave a short speech in French, thanking his audience for their “patience" with his accent, and promising to return.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Canada Tour Day Three - The cooking lesson in Quebec
You don't become a top flight search and rescue pilot without having a competitive side. And it seems Prince William, a Sea King helicopter operator, found it hard to leave his behind – even in a cooking class.
On his tour of Canada with the Duchess of Cambridge, the royal participated in what he described as a 'souffle-off' with Quebec's Premier Jean Charest.
The Prince was invited to try his hand at making a lobster souffle at the Institut de tourisme et d’hotellerie du Quebec, a top chef school. Comparing his effort with the politician's, he boasted: "Much better! This one is mine."
William, who donned chef's whites for the culinary test, went on to tease his host with a terrible pun. "If you could rise to the challenge that would be great," he told him.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Canada Tour Day Two Part Two
Wherever they go the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge win over those they meet with their charm. The rapturous reception they've received across the Atlantic is testament to their universal appeal. But it's not just the couple's approachability, or even Kate's sartorial style, that's made them such a hit.
The newlyweds are clearly very much in love and more than anything enjoy spending time in each other's company as was clear at Friday's Canada Day concert.
Despite joining some 100,000 people on Parliament Hill for the music event, the happy couple only had eyes for each other.
They exchanged loving glances as they smiled and applauded the pop acts, and frequently leant in to make comments to one another.
William and his wife enjoyed the concert for half an hour before leaving to attend a private event.
Kate looked radiant in a vibrant purple Issa jersey dress, which she teamed with black satin court shoes and a matching clutch bag.
She was still sporting the glittering marple leaf brooch lent her by the Queen for the tour.
Prince William looked dapper in a navy suit and a crisp white shirt.
Their stay in Ottawa is just the beginning of the nine-day North America tour in which they will visit several cities across the Commonwealth nation and its neighbour.
Monday, July 4, 2011
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Canada Tour Day Two Part One
To the sheer delight of Canadian fans, the Duke and Duchess have taken part in the lively Canada Day celebrations.
And Kate even paid tribute to her hosts by wearing an outfit in red and white - the national colours.
Her scarlet hat was in the design of the national symbol, the maple leaf, which matched her fire engine red court heels.
The poised beauty had also borrowed a diamond brooch in the shape of the leaf from the Queen.
Many are bound to recognise her ruched white Reiss dress, which the thrifty Duchess is recycling from her official engagement portrait, shot by Mario Testino.
This time, she accessorised with a tan and coral Anya Hindmarch clutch bag in the shape of a fan.
Kate and William presided over the gathering as 25 people were sworn in as Canadians, and went on to present each of the new citizens with a flag and certificate.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
[VIDEO] The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Canada Tour Day One Part Two
After the walkabout at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as they arrived on Canadian soil, the couple took a moment to wind down at Rideau Hall, the Governor General’s official residence which will be their home for the next three days.
After Kate changed into a bird-print Issa wrap dress, they attended a barbecue to meet young Canadians.
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