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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced more details on their official visit to Kelowna.
Over the course of a week, the royal family has booked 30 engagements in both B.C. and the Yukon.
Their Royal Highnesses will arrive in Victoria on Sep. 24.
It is now confirmed that their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, will be travelling with them to Canada.
The Duke & Duchess, Prince George & Princess Charlotte will arrive into Victoria Canada on 24 Sept #RoyalVisitCanada pic.twitter.com/u713RQPbQy
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 12, 2016
During the first few days, the royal family will spend time in Victoria, Vancouver, the Great Bear Rainforest and Bella Bella.
On Tuesday, Sep. 27, they will fly to Kelowna.
First, they will stop in at UBCO. The Duke and Duchess will be meeting with students before watching an exhibition match with the campus' women's volleyball team.
According to B.C. Premier Clark, their time at UBCO will be open to the public.
They will then take part in the BC Government's 'Taste of British Columbia' festival at Mission Hill Winery where they will sample some of the Okanagan’s best wine, cheese, and food. They will also meet with local young people who are learning about potential careers in food and agriculture.
Their Royal Highnesses will then fly to Whitehorse, Yukon. They will return to Victoria on Sep. 28.
On Sep. 30, they will be visiting Haida Gwaii, the archipelago on the northern coast of British Columbia that is home to the Haida Nation.
The Duke and Duchess consider it an honour to be visiting Canada and are very much looking forward to #RoyalVisitCanada!
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 12, 2016
During the afternoon of Oct. 1, The Duke and Duchess will end their tour by taking part in a public official departure ceremony at Victoria Harbour Airport.
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