Kate Middleton and Prince William to visit Canada for first official tour

Add to My Stories Canada has been chosen as the destination for the first official overseas tour that Prince William and Kate Middleton will undertake as man and wife.
Beginning on June 30, the royal newlyweds will visit Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and the National Capital Region, from June 30.
Despite polls suggesting Canadians are ambivalent towards the monarchy, the pair are expected to be mobbed by fans.

First official visit: Kate Middleton and Prince William are expected to fly to Canada in June where Kate will be introduced to the nation
Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper welcomed the news, saying: Their decision to come to Canada first is a testament to our countrys very close relationship with the Royal Family.
Meanwhile, Prince Charless friend Hugo Burnand, 47, was unveiled as the official photographer for the wedding on April 29. He covered Charless wedding to Camilla in 2005.

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Prince William was pleased to accept an invitation on his and Miss Middleton's behalf from the government of Canada.'Prince William was keen to be able to visit Canada for himself as an adult, and to be able to show his wife a country that is close to his family's heart,' said a statement.

Tourist attraction: The couple might visit Jasper National Park in Alberta, one of the largest national parks in CanadaPrime minister Stephen Harper invited the couple to Canada after theyannounced their engagement last November, and he is likely to host an official banquet in their honour.Mr Harper commented: 'Canada is delighted that Prince William and Miss ! Catherin e Middleton will be travelling to Canada as they embark on theirfirst overseas tour as a married couple.'
Mr Harper went on to say: 'Canada looks forward to welcoming the young couple this summer and providing them with all that our country has to offer - including, of course, the special hospitality and warmth reserved for members of the Royal Family.
'It is my sincere hope that their tour will be the start of a lasting relationship with Canada by the royal couple.'

Former visit: Prince Charles and Diana with Harry and William in 1991, as they wave farewell to Toronto from the Royal Yacht BritanniaThe north American country is a realm, meaning it has the British monarch as its head of state and sovereign.The royal visited Vancouver aged 15 in 1998 with his father the Prince of Wales and brother Prince Harry.
In recent years the Queen and Charles have toured Canada to maintain links with its people.
The Queen visited in July last year and in 2009 Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall spent 11 days there.
A St James's Palace spokesman declined to comment.