Royal couple join warship prayers

The royal couple looked happy and relaxed as they disembarked HMCS Montreal
12 April 2012

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have joined sailors on a Canadian warship for a church service.

The royal couple were included in prayers during the inter-denominational event held in their honour on the deck of HMCS Montreal.

William and Kate had spent the night on the frigate as it sailed along the St Lawrence river from Montreal to Quebec City - the next stop on their tour of the Commonwealth country.

The couple slept in the quarters of the warship's head officer Commander Real Brisson - something that is traditionally done when VIPs come aboard. The room was probably one of the smallest the couple have stayed in but space is at a premium on a fighting warship.

When they first boarded on Saturday night after a busy day in Montreal they joined the senior officer on his bridge and also met other members of the ship's company.

On Sunday morning they sat down to breakfast with officers in the mess and were probably treated to some of the best food the cooks had to offer.

Their visit was praised by Dennis Drainville, the Anglican Bishop of Quebec, one of a number of senior clergy who were part of the service.

He said: "The significance for me and for many Anglicans is very simple. We have a long association with the monarchy.

"William will someday by King and because of that his opportunity to come here and be among people - Canadians - and learn about Canada is very important, we are diverse."

Kate looked stylish in an electric blue Jacquenta dress by Erdem which had a floral lace applique across the shoulders and sleeves and a split skirt. She accessorised the outfit with beige patent platform stilettos and a matching beige mock-croc clutch bag.

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