William and Kate arrive in Whitehorse, begin Yukon tour with cultural celebration

Prince William and Kate took in a healthy dose of Yukon history and Indigenous culture during their 24-hour visit to the territory, which began Tuesdaynight.

The royals touched down at Whitehorse International Airport just after 6 p.m. PT, where they were greeted withlarge crowds waving flagsand hoping for a glimpse of Will and Kate.

Reem Arafat, a Syrian refugee who recently moved to Whitehorse, and special Olympian MaceyHangartnerpresented flowers to the royal couple as they arrived on thetarmac.

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William and Kate theninspected a guard composed of members of the Canadian Rangers and Junior Rangersbefore being whisked off to the Kwanlin Dn Cultural Centre for a "cultural celebration," featuring local musicians and performers, as well as First Nationsart and other exhibits.

Prince William and Kate arrive in Whitehorse

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Royal couple will get a taste of Yukon history and Indigenous culture during their 24-hour visit

That event wasclosed to the public, but CBClive streamedit onits YukonFacebook page.

Will and Kate's larger public events will happen on Wednesday, when the couple will visit the MacBride Museum of Yukon History and will stroll through downtown Whitehorse, where a street festival will be underway.

Yukon's Department of Education is arranging to bring hundreds of schoolchildren into the city's downtown to see the royals, from 15 different schools (including some as far away as Teslin, Carmacks and Haines Junction).

Later Wednesday, the Duke and Duchess will head to Carcross, where they'll be hosted by the Carcross/TagishFirst Nation.

CBC Northlive bloggedthe royals' arrival in Whitehorse Tuesday night.

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