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Prince George Shuns Justin Trudeau As Royal Tour Of Canada Kicks Off

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Justin Trudeau has gained many fans since he became the prime minister of Canada - but he doesn’t seem to have won over Prince George just yet.

Trudeau met the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children at Patricia Bay, the home of a maritime helicopter squadron close to Victoria, British Columbia on Sunday.

But try as he might, the Canadian premier simply wasn’t cool enough for George.

Trudeau offered him a high five, to which the three-year-old prince shook his head.

His offer of a low five and a more formal handshake were also unsuccessful. 

George did, however, give the assembled press a quick wave as he held his father’s hand.

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George has been working on his royal wave
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The tour is Charlotte’s first official royal visit, but George travelled to Australia and New Zealand with his parents in 2014 when he was nine months old.

Former teacher-turned politician Trudeau was one of many leading figures who marked Charlotte’s first birthday on May 2 by sending her a birthday gift – a snowsuit and a book, as well as making a 100,000-dollar (£54,000) donation to Immunise Canada on her behalf, the Press Association reported.

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This is Princess Charlotte's first official royal visit
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Highlights of the trip to Canada’s west coast will see William and Kate experience the stunning natural world of the province of British Columbia and the territory of Yukon, where they will go fishing, sightseeing and meet First Nations communities.

As a contrast they will also learn how the country is dealing with social problems like mental health issues, the refugee fallout from the Syrian conflict and drug and alcohol addiction among mothers, during visits to organisations and projects.

Royal Visit To Canada
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at Victoria International Airport, in Victoria, Canada, on the first day of their official tour of Canada. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at Victoria International Airport, in Victoria, Canada, on the first day of their official tour of Canada. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge arrive at the Victoria Airport on September 24, 2016 in Victoria, Canada. (credit:Hahn Lionel/ABACA USA/ABACA USA)
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge arrive at the Victoria Airport on September 24, 2016 in Victoria, Canada. (credit:Hahn Lionel/ABACA USA/ABACA USA)
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge arrive at the Victoria Airport on September 24, 2016 in Victoria, Canada. (credit:Hahn Lionel/ABACA USA/ABACA USA)
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte and Prince George with the Governor General of Canada David Johnston and his wife Sharon as Prince George waves towards Canadian Prime Minister Justine Trudeau after arriving at Victoria International Airport on the first day of the Royal Tour to Canada. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday September 24, 2016. See PA story ROYAL Canada. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire (credit:Andrew Milligan/PA Archive)
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge arrive at the Victoria Airport on September 24, 2016 in Victoria, Canada. (credit:Hahn Lionel/ABACA USA/ABACA USA)
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The Duchess of Cambridge carries Princess charlotte, as she and her husband the Duke of Cambridge and their son Prince George are greeted by the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie as the Royal party arrive at Victoria International Airport, in Victoria, Canada, on the first day of their official tour of Canada. (credit:Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
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The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau (centre) and his wife Sophie (fourth left) greet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as the Royal party arrive at Victoria International Airport, in Victoria, Canada, on the first day of their official tour of Canada. (credit:Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire at Government House in Victoria on their first day of their visit to Canada. (credit:Chris Jackson/PA Wire)
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife attend Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge at the Victoria Airport on September 24, 2016 in Victoria, Canada. (credit:Hahn Lionel/ABACA USA/ABACA USA)
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte as they arrive at Victoria International Airport, in Victoria, Canada, on the first day of their official tour of Canada. (credit:Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire at Government House in Victoria on their first day of their visit to Canada. (credit:Chris Jackson/PA Wire)
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