Prince William and Kate Middleton, the hottest properties of the modern monarchy, have announced their Canadian tour (yes, like a band), and sadly Toronto has been left off the bill. They will of course be in Ottawa (June 30 to July 2), and they’ll also appear in Montreal (July 2), Quebec City (July 3), Charlottetown (July 3), Summerside, P.E.I. (July 4), Yellowknife (July 4 to 6) and Calgary (Stampede! July 6 to 8).
Those looking to scuff up their shoes tailing the royal duo may not have to work too hard, because Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in a statement that “the couple’s decision to visit Canada first is a testament to our country’s close relationship with the Crown and Royal Family, and an opportunity for all Canadians to take pride in our traditions, history, and institutions.” We think it’s a shame Toronto has been snubbed, but the least the Duchess of Cambridge could do is pay homage to our city by wearing our designers on her back. That’s why we’ve selected four fetching numbers for the prim and proper (and once-not-so-classy) first wife:
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