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PHOTOS: Will and Kate face wet weather in the Great Bear Rainforest on Royal Visit

By Erika Tucker Global News

Posted September 26, 2016 8:45 pm

Updated September 27, 2016 1:25 am

1 min read

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stop on a bridge as they walk through the Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Bella, B.C., Monday, Sept 26, 2016. — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stop on a bridge as they walk through the Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Bella, B.C., Monday, Sept 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Prince William and Kate left their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, in Victoria Monday and headed off on a wet and windy trip to the Great Bear Rainforest, including the community of Bella Bella on Day 3 of their Royal Visit to Canada.

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The couple arrived at the airport then were driven to the Wawiskas Community Hall, where they met community members and about two dozen hereditary chiefs. From there they hit the community centre for a youth performance, then William gave a speech at the Elders’ Lodge during a dedication of the Great Bear Rainforest as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy (QCC) initiative.

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Check out photos below from throughout the day in the rainforest, including a scenic stroll down a boardwalk.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in Bella Bella, B.C., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 as their royal visit to Canada continues. — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in Bella Bella, B.C., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 as their royal visit to Canada continues. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Will and Kate bring out the umbrellas for the wet, rainy weather Sept. 26, 2016 as their royal visit to Canada continues. — Will and Kate bring out the umbrellas for the wet, rainy weather Sept. 26, 2016 as their royal visit to Canada continues. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

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Will and Kate attend the community dedication of Great Bear Rainforest to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy and met the Bella Bella First Nations Community on Sept. 26, 2016. — Will and Kate attend the community dedication of Great Bear Rainforest to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy and met the Bella Bella First Nations Community on Sept. 26, 2016. Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge greet native elders in Bella Bella, B.C., Monday, Sept 26, 2016. — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge greet native elders in Bella Bella, B.C., Monday, Sept 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, visits Bella Bella, B.C. for the dedication of Great Bear Rainforest to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy and meets the Bella Bella First Nations community on Sept. 26, 2016. — Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, visits Bella Bella, B.C. for the dedication of Great Bear Rainforest to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy and meets the Bella Bella First Nations community on Sept. 26, 2016. Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock

The royal couple watches a performance during a welcoming ceremony at the Heiltsuk First Nation in the remote community of Bella Bella, B.C., on Monday September 26, 2016. — The royal couple watches a performance during a welcoming ceremony at the Heiltsuk First Nation in the remote community of Bella Bella, B.C., on Monday September 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

A young First Nations girl walks past Prince William, Kate and Governor-General David Johnson, left, during a welcoming ceremony at the Heiltsuk First Nation in the remote community of Bella Bella, B.C., on Monday September 26, 2016. — A young First Nations girl walks past Prince William, Kate and Governor-General David Johnson, left, during a welcoming ceremony at the Heiltsuk First Nation in the remote community of Bella Bella, B.C., on Monday September 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Children perform a dance during a welcoming ceremony for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Heiltsuk First Nation in the remote community of Bella Bella, B.C., on Monday, September 26, 2016. — Children perform a dance during a welcoming ceremony for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Heiltsuk First Nation in the remote community of Bella Bella, B.C., on Monday, September 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

The royals listen during a welcoming ceremony at the Heiltsuk First Nation in the remote community of Bella Bella, B.C., on Monday September 26, 2016. — The royals listen during a welcoming ceremony at the Heiltsuk First Nation in the remote community of Bella Bella, B.C., on Monday September 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, visits Bella Bella, B.C. for the dedication of Great Bear Rainforest to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy and meets the Bella Bella First Nations community on Sept. 26, 2016. — Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, visits Bella Bella, B.C. for the dedication of Great Bear Rainforest to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy and meets the Bella Bella First Nations community on Sept. 26, 2016. Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, visits Bella Bella, B.C. for the dedication of Great Bear Rainforest to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy and meets the Bella Bella First Nations community on Sept. 26, 2016. — Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, visits Bella Bella, B.C. for the dedication of Great Bear Rainforest to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy and meets the Bella Bella First Nations community on Sept. 26, 2016. Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock

Young First Nations children walk past Britain’s Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, during a welcoming ceremony at the Heiltsuk First Nation in the remote community of Bella Bella, B.C., on Monday September 26, 2016. — Young First Nations children walk past Britain’s Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, during a welcoming ceremony at the Heiltsuk First Nation in the remote community of Bella Bella, B.C., on Monday September 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge remove a rain jacket to unveil a plaque in the Great Bear rainforest in Bella Bella, B.C., Monday, Sept 26, 2016. — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge remove a rain jacket to unveil a plaque in the Great Bear rainforest in Bella Bella, B.C., Monday, Sept 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with the Premier of British Columbia Christy Clark walk through the Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Bella, B.C., Monday, Sept 26, 2016. — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with the Premier of British Columbia Christy Clark walk through the Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Bella, B.C., Monday, Sept 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with the Premier of British Columbia Christy Clark walk through the Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Bella, B.C., Monday, Sept 26, 2016. — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with the Premier of British Columbia Christy Clark walk through the Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Bella, B.C., Monday, Sept 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Blue skies for the royals’ departure from Bella Bella back to Victoria Sept. 26, 2016. — Blue skies for the royals’ departure from Bella Bella back to Victoria Sept. 26, 2016. Tanya Beja / Global News

Grand Chief Stewart Philip looks on as the Duke of Cambridge places a Ring of Reconciliation upon the Black Rod during a small ceremony in Victoria, B.C., Monday, Sept 26, 2016. — Grand Chief Stewart Philip looks on as the Duke of Cambridge places a Ring of Reconciliation upon the Black Rod during a small ceremony in Victoria, B.C., Monday, Sept 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive for a ceremony in Victoria, B.C., Monday, Sept 26, 2016. — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive for a ceremony in Victoria, B.C., Monday, Sept 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

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