Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales listen to traditional throat singers at their official welcome. Photo / Getty Images
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales listen to traditional throat singers at their official welcome. Photo / Getty Images
While the weather may have taken a turn for the worse in the UK it seems that Camilla wasn't quite prepared for the high winds in Canada.
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall looked exceedingly loved-up as they arrived in the Canadian Arctic on Thursday to kick off a royal visit that's scheduled to culminate in Ottawa this weekend as Canada marks its 150th birthday.
An Airbus flying the flag of the Prince of Wales taxied to a stop on a windswept tarmac and the royal couple was greeted with military honors.
Camilla stepped from the plane clutching her silk scarf to her ears as she made her way onto the tarmac.
Governor General David Johnston, the Queen Elizabeth's II representative as Canada's head of state, also greeted him.
"Your visit means a great deal to us," Johnston said as he thanked the couple for their contributions to Canada.
Prince Charles tries on a pair of sunglasses in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Photo / Getty Images
It is the 18th visit to Canada for the Prince of Wales, and the fourth visit for the Duchess of Cornwall. They were last in Canada in May 2014. Canada is a member of the British Commonwealth of former colonies.
After inspecting the guard of Canadian Rangers, Charles made his way to a stage outside the legislative building for the official welcoming ceremony, which also included a performance by indigenous throat singers.
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales inspects the Guard of Honour at Reconciliation, the Peacekeeping Monument in Canada. Photo / Getty Images
The prince is also meeting with groups focused on the promotion and preservation of the Inuit language and will stop at the Nunavut Research Institute to learn about environmental projects underway in the North.
During their visit Camilla could be seen playing a traditional bone game involving an animal skin bag that is popular in Inuit culture.
However, it seems that the Duchess struggled to get the grips with the concept as several of her fellow players looked a little confused by her approach.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall plays a 'traditional bone game' in Canada. Photo / Getty Images
On Friday, they travel to Ontario and Canadian Forces Base Trenton, where the Prince of Wales will meet military personnel who specialize in airlift and search and rescue operations.
The pair will also visit a farmer's market in Prince Edward County before flying to Ottawa, where they will spend Canada Day to mark the country's 150th anniversary of Confederation.
Camilla and Prince Charles visit Wellington Farmers Market on their 3-day tour of Canada. Photo / Getty Images
The last official royal tour to Canada took place last fall when Prince William and his wife, Kate, visited along with their two young children for their first official trip overseas as a family of four.
While Australia, Jamaica and Barbados have talked about becoming republics, Canada has shown less interest in replacing Queen Elizabeth II as the figurative head of state.
Canadians are somewhat indifferent to the monarchy, but most have great affection for the queen, as well as her grandsons and Kate.
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales meets Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. Photo / Getty Images
