Los Angeles (ANTARA News/AFP) - Prince William and his new bride Catherine arrived in Los Angeles on Friday for a weekend of Hollywood glamour and Californian sun, after a nine-day tour of Canada.

The heir to the British crown is also due to play polo up the Pacific coast in Santa Barbara, and visit an inner-city project in downtown Los Angeles during the three-day stay, Catherine`s first ever trip to the United States.

The couple were greeted by California Governor Jerry Brown and other dignitaries after flying in on a gray Canadian Air Force plane direct from Calgary, where they had capped their Canadian tour at the world-famous Stampede.

Their first engagement was at the Beverly Hilton hotel, a conference supporting UK trade and investment, followed by a reception at the British consul-general`s residence, where they will stay during the trip. (*)

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