The Royal Canadian Tour In Pictures - day 1

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embark on their first royal tour with Prince George and Princess Charlotte in Canada, the world's eyes will be on the young family. After arriving in Victoria on Saturday September 24, their trip takes them to Vancouver, Bella Bella, Kelowna, and Haida Gwaii in British Columbia, as well as Whitehorse and Carcross in Yukon, before they make their return to the UK on Saturday, October 1. Track their travels in pictures here.

September 24

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George and Princess Charlotte disembark their aeroplane.

The royal family are greeted by Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie, as well as governor general David Johnston and his wife, Sharon, British Columbia's Lt.Gov. Judith Guichon and premier Christy Clark and her son, Hamish.

The royal couple accept gifts and flowers from well wishers.