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Photos from Prince William and Princess Kate’s Tour of Canada

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrived in Canada with their two children, 3-year-old Prince George and 1-year-old Princess Charlotte, for an eight-day tour of the country on September 24th. This is their first overseas trip together since Charlotte was born.

Thousands gathered to welcome the couple in Victoria, British Columbia, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who said, “I know you’ve visited Canada before. But as any parent who has traveled with children knows, it’s a different experience when you bring your whole family with you. I want to commend you — and thank you — for introducing our part of the world to Prince George and Princess Charlotte.”

The family stayed in Canada until Oct. 1. Their itinerary includes a visit to the Immigration Services Society, the Great Bear Rainforest and a canoeing-and-fishing trip.

The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie, watch as Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge arrive at Victoria International Airport on Sept. 24, 2016.
The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie, watch as Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge arrive at Victoria International Airport on Sept. 24, 2016.Dominic Lipinski—Pool/Getty Images
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kneels to talk to Prince George as his father Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, speaks with the Governor General David Johnston and Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge, holds their daughter Princess Charlotte upon arrival at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron base on in Victoria, British Columbia, Sept. 24, 2016.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kneels to talk to Prince George as his father Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, speaks with the Governor General David Johnston and Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge, holds their daughter Princess Charlotte upon arrival at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron base on in Victoria, British Columbia, Sept. 24, 2016.Jonathan Hayward—AFP/Getty Images
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attend the Official Welcome Ceremony for the Royal Tour at the British Columbia Legislature in Victoria, Canada, on Sept. 24, 2016.
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attend the Official Welcome Ceremony for the Royal Tour at the British Columbia Legislature in Victoria, Canada, on Sept. 24, 2016.Sam Hussein—Pool/WireImage/Getty Images
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the Official Welcome Ceremony for the Royal Tour at the British Columbia Legislature in Victoria, Canada, on Sept. 24, 2016.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the Official Welcome Ceremony for the Royal Tour at the British Columbia Legislature in Victoria, Canada, on Sept. 24, 2016.Karwai Tang—WireImage/Getty Images
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, greets first nation dancers at an official welcome ceremony at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia at Victoria International Airport in Canada on Sept. 24, 2016.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, greets first nation dancers at an official welcome ceremony at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia at Victoria International Airport in Canada on Sept. 24, 2016.Dominic Lipinski—Pool/Getty Images
Well wishers look on as Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, visit the Canadian Coast Guard and Vancouver First Responders event at Kitsilano Coast Guard Station in Vancouver, Canada, on Sept. 25, 2016.
Well wishers look on as Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, visit the Canadian Coast Guard and Vancouver First Responders event at Kitsilano Coast Guard Station in Vancouver, Canada, on Sept. 25, 2016.Samir Hussein—WireImage/Getty Images
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, meets well wishers as visits the Canadian Coast Guard and Vancouver First Responders event at Kitsilano Coast Guard Station in Vancouver, Canada, on Sept. 25, 2016.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, meets well wishers as visits the Canadian Coast Guard and Vancouver First Responders event at Kitsilano Coast Guard Station in Vancouver, Canada, on Sept. 25, 2016.Samir Hussein—WireImage/Getty Images
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, visit the Kitsilano Coastguard Station in Vanier Park in Vancouver, Canada, on Sept. 25, 2016.
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, visit the Kitsilano Coastguard Station in Vanier Park in Vancouver, Canada, on Sept. 25, 2016.Karwai Tang—WireImage/Getty Images
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, with Syrian refugees Yosra Alamahameed and her daughter, Reemus, during their visit to the Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia New Welcome Centre during their Royal Tour of Canada in Vancouver on Sept. 25, 2016.
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, with Syrian refugees Yosra Alamahameed and her daughter, Reemus, during their visit to the Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia New Welcome Centre during their Royal Tour of Canada in Vancouver on Sept. 25, 2016.Andrew Milligan—Pool/Getty Images
Crowds gather for the arrival of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge in Whitehorse, Canada, on Sept. 27, 2016.
Crowds gather for the arrival of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge in Whitehorse, Canada, on Sept. 27, 2016.Mark Large—Pool/Getty Images
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attends a Taste of British Columbia community event at Mission Hill Winery in Kelowna, Canada, on Sept. 27, 2016.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attends a Taste of British Columbia community event at Mission Hill Winery in Kelowna, Canada, on Sept. 27, 2016.Arthur Edwards—WPA Pool/Getty Images
Locals look on as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, tour the Main Street Party in Whitehorse, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2016.
Locals look on as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, tour the Main Street Party in Whitehorse, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2016.Samir Hussein—WireImage/Getty Images
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, talk to locals about mountain bikes on Montana mountain near Carcross during the Royal Tour of Canada on Sept. 28, 2016.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, talk to locals about mountain bikes on Montana mountain near Carcross during the Royal Tour of Canada on Sept. 28, 2016.Andrew Milligan—Pool/Getty Images
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, visit Carcross during the Royal Tour of Canada on Sept. 28, 2016.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, visit Carcross during the Royal Tour of Canada on Sept. 28, 2016.Mark Large—Pool/Getty Images
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, watch a cultural welcome in Carcross, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2016.
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, watch a cultural welcome in Carcross, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2016.Sam Hussein—Pool/WireImage/Getty Images
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge at a children's party for Military families in Victoria, Canada, on Sept. 29, 2016.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge at a children's party for Military families in Victoria, Canada, on Sept. 29, 2016.Chris Jackson—Getty Images
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrives at the Haida Heritage Centre and Museum in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada, on Sept. 30, 2016.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrives at the Haida Heritage Centre and Museum in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada, on Sept. 30, 2016. Karwai Tang—WireImage/Getty Images
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte wave to well-wishers as they depart Victoria after their Royal Tour of Canada on Oct. 1, 2016.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte wave to well-wishers as they depart Victoria after their Royal Tour of Canada on Oct. 1, 2016.Karwai Tang—WireImage/Getty Images

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