Since beginning their tour of Canada’s West Coast, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have met with various community groups, attended a First Nations ceremony and stopped to greet hundreds of Canadians waiting to catch a glimpse of them.
Along the way, they have compiled an impressive cache of gifts. CTVNews.ca has put together a list of some the gifts they have received so far. The list will be updated as the tour continues.
September 24: Victoria
Sneak peak at size 14(!) custom Converse gift for Prince William from @CityOfVictoria #RoyalVisitCanada #yyj @WhatKateWore pic.twitter.com/vdPvGgDz1J
— Amy Smart (@amysmart1) September 28, 2016
The City of Victoria decided to present the royal couple with custom Converse Chuck Taylors. Baggins Shoes on Johnson Street in Victoria is the only custom Converse shoe producer in Canada. Graphic designer Tessa Hinz designed the shoes which feature images of whales, the legislature buildings and Inner Harbour. The shoe tongues sport the words "Victoria, BC".
September 25: Vancouver
During a walk at the Kitsilano Coast Guard station with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Duchess of Cambridge receives two kid's sized personal flotation devices for Prince George and Princess Charlotte that have their names on them. The Canadian Press/Jonathan Hayward
September 25: Vancouver
On September 25, 2016, in Vancouver, during a tour of Sheway, five-year-old Hailey Cain presented Prince William with a teddy bear. Sheway provides support for pregnant and parenting women living in the Downtown East Side of Vancouver, one of the poorest neighbourhoods in the city. Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP
September 25: Vancouver
On a visit to the Immigration Services Society in Vancouver on September 25, a little girl presented the Duchess of Cambridge with a bouquet of flowers. During the visit, Prince William and Kate viewed the painting “Where Dreams Begin” and met its artist, Yukon watercolourist Lillian Loponen. They also unveiled a plaque for a new Edith Lando children’s playground at the centre, marking its official opening. Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP
September 26: Bella Bella
The Heiltsuk First Nation community of Bella Bella, B.C. held a welcoming ceremony on September 26 for the royal couple. They received numerous gifts at the ceremony including traditional First Nation blankets. The Canadian Press / Darryl Dyck
September 26: Bella Bella
At the ceremony, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were welcomed with song and dance. They were presented with a painted First Nations logo to commemorate their visit. The Canadian Press /Darryl Dyck
September 26: Bella Bella
The couple also received a traditional drum during the ceremony. The Canadian Press /Darryl Dyck
September 26: Bella Bella
The Duke and Duchess were not the only ones to receive gifts. The Heiltsuk First Nation gave the royal couple vests for Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The Canadian Press /Darryl Dyck
