George And Charlotte Steal The Show As They Arrive In Canada

At the tender age of 16 months, a smiling Princess Charlotte appears to have wrapped dignitaries and the watching world alike around her little fingers within moments of touching down on her first overseas tour.

The Princess and her brother Prince George charmed a line of Canadian politicians with a shy wave, as they landed in Victoria, British Columbia, for the first moments of their much-anticipated visit.

Princess Charlotte, who wore a pale blue dress, was carried down the steps by her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, holding onto her for reassurance.

Prince George, three, held the Duke's hand as he carefully climbed down to the tarmac, looking a little wary and clutching his mother's skirt before becoming absorbed with his new admirers and the military base around him.

After a few moments greeting dignitaries including Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie, the young Prince warmed up to wave enthusiastically at the cameras.

Princess Charlotte too, with the encouragement of her mother, attempted to wave her hand before gazing around her at her new surroundings.

The Duchess kept a close eye on three-year-old George, at one point asking him whether he was "okay" as she crouched down to stroke his hair.

The Duchess wore a blue Jenny Packham dress and the Queen's maple leaf brooch in honour of her surroundings.