So the madness has started… Yes, it is MADNESS…
Day 1: 30 June 2011
Ottawa, Canada
Snippets of what Happened:
William & Kate depart Heathrow Airport in London. The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge boarded on a Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft to start their first official overseas tour as a married couple. Focus on Kate as she mixes it up with a navy Manon dress by French designer Roland Mouret, topped with a Canadian label Smythe vest, and Manolo Blahnik Calogera shoes. As far as we know, the Smythe vest has sold out and the website crashes.
Articles: Coordinated William & Kate in navy as they board plane to Canada
Pictures: Getty Images
Videos: Reuters
About Kate’s Wardrobe: Heathrow Departure
Canada's love affair with the Cambridges has started
William & Kate Land in Ottawa. On the plane, Kate managed to change into figure-hugging navy lace dress by Montreal-born designer Moralioglu. Royal fashion watchers are pleased.
Wreathe Laying at National War Museum. Per tradition, the couple paid their respects with William laying a wreathe and Kate some flowers at the National War Museum. But significantly, it was where their love affair with the Canadian crowd began. It’s Diana-mania once again, as some reporters recall. Screams of “Kate, Kate, Kate” and “Will, Will, Will.” The couple took their time to work the crowds on separate sides. Who cares if they were behind schedule?
Official Welcome at Rideau Hall. The Governor General and Prime Minister make speech. But it was William’s speech (half in French) that stole the show and people’s hearts. “It will get better as we go along,” he laughed (about his French). He revealed that he and Kate have longed to visit Canada even before they married.
Youth Barbecue reception. A private event with Canada’s recognized youth who have contributed to society. Rain pushes the event indoors. Kate changes to a recycled outfit she’s owned for years — a Bird Issa dress — best known as the dress she wore the day during her wedding.
Articles:
- Kate Mania! Thousands of cheering Canadians meet royal couple as they start tour (lots of pictures)
- Canada’s CBC: Royal Visit page with articles, videos, live bllog
- William & Kate delighted to be in Canada (with video recap)
- Adoring crowds in Ottawa greet William & Kate
- Kate given rapturous welcome in Ottawa
- Some crowd reactions from walkabouts
- What Kate wore: Lace Erdem dress for official appearances
- What Kate wore: Issa for youth reception
Pictures: Getty Images | Rex Features
Videos:
- Canada’s CTV videos (right of screen): highlights, commentaries
- Video snippets: William’s speech, arrival, War Memorial
- Raw video: Youth barbecue reception
Related Posts:
- William & Kate 2011 Canadian Tour: Day 2 (Canada Day)
- William & Kate 2011 Canadian Tour: Day 9 (Calgary)
- William & Kate 2011 Canadian Tour: Day 3 (Ottawa & Montreal)
- William & Kate 2011 Canadian Tour: Day 4 (Quebec)
- Prince William & Princess Catherine’s North American Tour (Details)
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#1 by Russo on July 2, 2011 - 7:07 am
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I love that you gove deatils into the outfits and what the people around the royals think. Great work (I can’t wait till you show pics when the make it to US)
#2 by Inga on July 9, 2011 - 10:14 pm
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Someone needs to take notice–PLEASE! There is such a hullaballoo about the Royals not putting on their WHITE STETSONS upon arrival in Calgary! The reason was so that dear Will and Kate, who endeared themselves to ALL CANADIANS, could welcome/meet that little girl sick with cancer, whom Kate gave a hug! The large white Stetson would have interfered!
#3 by Inga on July 9, 2011 - 10:15 pm
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Someone needs to take notice–PLEASE! There is such a hullaballoo about the Royals not putting on their WHITE STETSONS upon arrival in Calgary! The reason was so that dear Will and Kate, who endeared themselves to ALL CANADIANS, could welcome/meet that little girl sick with cancer, whom Kate gave a hug! The large white Stetson would have interfered and they were well aware of that.
#4 by diy invitations on December 2, 2011 - 1:50 pm
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First I would like to thank you for giving us the full coverage on daily basis. The first day, and the beginning was awesome. I missed the picture of Kate with navy Manon dress by the French designer. She is looking so cute in this navy lace dress. They must had a tough time to meet with the crowd. Please include some pictures with Bird Issa dress, I love to watch it. Tried to find it over the internet, but sadly failed.