Even before the twin-propeller plane made its bumpy descent into the Bella Bella, B.C., airport, it was abundantly clear that this was not going to be the royal welcome that had been in the works for months. Kate and William received traditional First Nation blankets during a welcoming ceremony at the Heiltsuk First Nation. The dedication to the Commonwealth Canopy is largely symbolic, because earlier this year, after a decade of negotiation, the B.C. "It is important to our values and to pass it down to our children," said Tara Hunt, a Bella Bella resident, and mother of four. Next up for William and Kate is a visit to Kelowna, B.C., where they will meet students at UBC Okanagan, watch a volleyball match, followed by wine tasting at Mission Hill Winery.

Source: CBC News September 27, 2016 01:44 UTC