In 2011, Prince William and his new wife Kate Middleton undertook their first royal tour as husband and wife. The newlyweds flew to Canada for a nine-day trip visiting Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Prince Edwards Island, Quebec and the capital, Ottowa.During their stay, the royal couple took part in Canada Day celebrations and a rodeo in Calgary, as well as a romantic canoe ride to Eagle Island in the Northwest Territories.Now ahead of their upcoming tour to Canada in 2016, take a look at the best moments from the royals' previous trip.
Demonstrating her thoughtfulness, new royal Kate delighted her hosts when she wore a white dress and red maple leaf hat to attend Canada Day celebrations, celebrating Canada's 144th birthday. The then 29-year-old, who had carefully picked the outfit to match Canada's national colors, opted for a $210 dress from Reiss and a red Sylvia Fletcher for Lock and Co hat.
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On day three, the Duchess got down and dirty shoveling during a tree planting ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Canada. The tree, which the Duke and Duchess helped to plant, was positioned next to the one planted by Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1983.
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Kate gently put her arm around her husband as they tried different local delicacies in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Despite the bad weather during the trip, the pair were all smiles as they tasted fresh lobster, prepared for them by a local chef.
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On day six of the tour, Prince William tried his hand at 'shinny' or street hockey, while in Yellowknife. Unfortunately the royal didn't manage to get any of his three shots past the over six foot tall goalie, Calvin Lomen. Although she is usually one of the first to get involved with a sporting activity, the Duchess politely declined to compete in the game, blaming her footwear. “I would have taken a shot if I wasn't in heels,” she said gesturing to her cream $230 LK Bennett stilettos.
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After taking part in the street game, the Prince and his wife were presented with personalized hockey jerseys to commemorate their visit to the Somba K'e Civic Plaza in Yellowknife.
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On day six of the royal tour, the pair jumped on board a float plane that took them to Blachford Lake in the Northwest Territories.Keeping it casual, Kate opted for a khaki green Burberry shirt, her favorite J Brand skinny jeans and beige boat shoes.
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The newlyweds looked absolutely adorable as they put on matching sweatshirts at Blatchford Lake. The royal couple was given Canadian Rangers sweaters after being made honorary members of the Northwest Territories rescue team. On hand to help his wife, William sweetly placed the hoodie over Kate's head, helping her avoid ruining her well-coiffed hairstyle.
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After spending the afternoon with rangers and local residents, William organized a special treat for his new wife. Guided by Fort Smith's village elder Francois Paulette, the couple paddled off to tiny Eagle Island, dubbed Honeymoon Island by locals, which is home to several Bald Eagle nests.The island is known to be very romantic as it produces one of the most spectacular – and slowest – sunsets on earth. While there, the couple enjoyed a specially prepared meal and some much needed alone time.
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On day seven William and Kate made an unscheduled visit to the town of Slave Lake in Alberta. During their tour of the town (which was almost entirely reduced to ashes after it was ravaged by violent forest fires two months earlier) the pair inspected a car that had been burnt during the fire that caused damage to the town.
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Kate had a Marilyn Monroe moment as she stepped out on to the tarmac at Calgary International Airport wearing a flowing Jenny Packham dress.The couple, who arrived in the afternoon before attending the famous Calgary stampede, was greeted by Lieutenant Governor Donald Ethell, the local MP, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and members of the Canadian Forces flight crew upon arrival.
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After meeting with officials, the royal pair received flowers from six-year-old Diamond Marshall, who had stage four sarcoma cancer. Diamond had submitted a hand-written request through the Make a Wish Foundation to meet the Duchess and her new husband.
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Dressed from head to toe in cowboy attire – including ten gallon hats – the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge let their hair down at the world’s biggest rodeo in Calgary on one of their final days of their tour.During the exciting afternoon the couple watched bucking broncos, wagon racing and soaked up the electric festival atmosphere alongside thousands of other sports fans.
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