The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall started their 3-day visit to Canada for the 150th Anniversary of Confederation in Iqaluit, Nunavut on June 29th.

The Prince and The Duchess are welcomed to Iqaluit with a traditional Inuit ceremony and Guard of Honour. #RoyalVisitCanada pic.twitter.com/Jof3rtJgWd

— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) June 29, 2017

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Upon their arrival in Iqaluit, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were officially welcomed by the Governor General and Viceregal Consort. Afterwards, the Prince received military honours, which included the inspection of the Quarter Guard of the Canadian Rangers. The Governor General, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs and the Prince of Wales also gave speeches.

The Prince of Wales is warmly welcomed to the Nunavut Research Institute. #RoyalVisitCanada pic.twitter.com/eC8djLM9Ey

— The Crown in Canada (@TheCrownCa) June 29, 2017

As part of the visit to Iqaluit, The Duchess met local women at a Women and Wellness Event. #RoyalVisitCanada pic.twitter.com/lZ6BRum0gG

— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) June 29, 2017

It was wonderful to meet so many people at the community feast in Iqaluit today! #RoyalVisitCanada pic.twitter.com/WCuYXhEHYT

— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) June 29, 2017

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In the afternoon, the Prince visited the Nunavut Research Institute, while the Duchess met local women at a Women and Wellness Event. Later, the couple, along with the Governor General and Viceregal Consort, took part in a community feast at the Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park during which they viewed exhibitions showcasing Nunavut’s unique environment. They also attended traditional performances, and joined local Elders for tea and bannock.