Thousands desperate to glimpse the pair lined the streets of Ottawa ahead of their first scheduled event, a wreath-laying ceremony at a World War I memorial at 1835 GMT.
During a nine-day tour packed with pomp and pageantry they will also celebrate Canada`s national holiday and take in lighter events such as a cooking class, aboriginal sports and a rodeo. (*)
Editor: Kunto Wibisono
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