The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will arrive on Sept. 24 to a welcoming ceremony in Victoria that will set the tone for a relaxing, informative and outdoor-focused tour of Canada’s West Coast.

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According to royal commentator, Victoria Arbiter, the tour will have a focus on causes that are important to the Duke and Duchess and pastimes that they both enjoy. They will engage in discussions on mental health, the welfare of young people and addiction while exploring the British Columbia outdoors through sailing and fishing.

“One of the palace aides has already said not to expect tiaras and show-stopping jewels, that’s just not really William and Kate’s style,” Arbiter told CTV’s Your Morning. “I think we’ll see that competitive, fun and playful side of William and Kate.”

The Duke and Duchess will be joined for the first two days by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau. Together, they will travel to the Immigrant Services Society’s new welcome centre in Vancouver where they will meet with a Syrian refugee family. Later that day, they will visit the Kitsilano Coast Guard station to discuss mental health issues with members of search and rescue teams.

Towards the end of the week, the Duke and Duchess will go on a canoe trip in Haida Gwaii to fish, bear watch and meet with members of the Haida nation. That will be followed by a visit to the new Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre which they will help to officially open.

“In 2011, William and Kate largely focused on the East Coast but this time the West Coast is having a chance,” said Arbiter. “They have said through a spokesperson that they’re hoping to meet as many Canadians as possible.”

According to Arbiter, Canadians can also expect to see Prince George and Princess Charlotte at least twice during the visit – the arrival and departure – with other appearances depending on how the children are feeling. The event that the children are most likely to attend is the one on Sept. 29 at a children’s party for military families.

“It will be very similar to the party that was held in New Zealand when George was only nine months old, when he made his very first appearance at a public engagement in 2014,” said Arbiter.

The Duke and Duchess will also meet with young Canadians who are making important contributions in their communities and visit the Taste of British Columbia Festival where the Duke and Duchess will see key sectors of British Columbia’s agriculture and food industry.

This will be the second visit to Canada for the Duke and Duchess after a royal tour as newlyweds in 2011 and it will be the first visit for Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

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