On Day 4 of the Royal Visit 2016, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited British Columbia’s interior for a whirlwind tour of a few special locations.
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte did not travel with Prince William and Kate Tuesday.
Watch below: Dozens of kid chefs got the chance to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Tuesday while at the Hill Family Estate Winery for Taste of British Columbia
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The royal couple’s only public event in the Okanagan was their arrival at UBC Okanagan just after 12:30 p.m. where they met students and watched an exhibition match with UBC’s nationally ranked women’s volleyball team. Hundreds of people gathered to get a glimpse of Will and Kate.
Watch below: Prince William and Kate arrive and attend the anniversary for UBC Okanagan, receive gifts and watch a volleyball game
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Yukon leadership scholarship named in honour of Prince William and Kate -
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Prince William and Kate arrive at UBC Okanagan to celebrate 10th anniversary -
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Prince William and Kate watch volleyball exhibition at UBC Okanagan -
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Prince William and Kate arrive at gymnasium inside UBC Okanagan -
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Children present gifts to Prince William and Kate during UBC Okanagan visit
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A public ceremony was held in the central courtyard at approximately 1:10 p.m. University staff warned it would be busy and asked everyone to take public transit to the event.
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Prince William and Kate left the UBC Okanagan campus at about 1:40 p.m.
Photo gallery below: UBC Okanagan getting ready for the royals
At about 2:10 p.m. the Duke and Duchess started taking part in the B.C. government’s Taste of British Columbia festival at a private event at Mission Hill Winery.
Watch below: For the first time in 30 years, a royal has come to Kelowna, B.C. Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited in 1986 and now it’s their son and his wife following in their historical footsteps. Robin Gill has the story.
At the festival, the royals met with some of province’s top chefs, including Iron Chef Rob Feenie, restaurateurs Vikram Vij and David Hawksworth, along with California roll inventor Hidekazu Tojo, recently voted a goodwill ambassador for Japanese cuisine.
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They took a walk through the vineyard, tasted grapes and William helped young chefs with a salad demonstration as he and Kate visited with the children.
Watch below: Prince William and Kate arrive at Mission Hill Winery in Kelowna to enjoy a drink, snacks and meet some young chefs
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Prince William and Kate enjoy a sip of wine at the Mission Hill winery in B.C. -
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Prince William and Kate enjoy snacks at Mission Hill winery in B.C. -
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Prince William and Kate interact with kid chefs at Mission Hill winery in B.C. -
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Prince William and Kate speak to vintners in B.C. for Taste of British Columbia -
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Prince William and Kate arrive at Mission Hill Family Estate Winery in B.C. -
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Prince William and Kate shown around Mission Hill Family Estate Winery in B.C. by premier
The local young people are learning about potential careers in food and agriculture.
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The royal couple enjoyed the stunning view onto Okanagan Lake before disappearing into the Mission Hill wine cellar.
Gallery below: Global’s Doris Bregolisse snapped photos of the preparations at Mission Hill Winery before the royals arrived
Following the event at the winery, the couple flew to Whitehorse, Yukon, arriving just after 6 p.m. They were greeted by members of the Canadian Rangers and met some of the young people who serve in the Junior Canadian Rangers.
Upon arrival, they attended a cultural performance at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. Their Royal Highnesses will stay in Whitehorse overnight.
Watch below: Prince William and Kate arrive in Yukon
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Kate Middleton presented with flowers upon arrival at Whitehorse International Airport -
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Prince William and Kate arrive at Whitehorse International Airport -
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Yukon leadership scholarship named in honour of Prince William and Kate -
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Prince William and Kate given live dance performance at cultural centre in Yukon -
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Band performs for Prince William and Kate at Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre in Yukon -
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Prince William and Kate greeted by round of applause in Yukon
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Watch below: Global’s ongoing coverage of the Royal Visit to Canada
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Day one of the Royal Visit to Canada
With files from Erika Tucker and The Canadian Press
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