The visiting royals are now long gone, leaving only distant memories, some happy snaps and some charming moments caught on video.
While here, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Catherine, visited a number of tourist spots, such as the Okanagan and Victoria, B.C.s lovely capital city. As well, during their visit last month, they did not shy away from some challenging issues.
By visiting remote areas of B.C., they shone the spotlight on B.C.'s relationship with the First Nations people.
When they flew over the protected Great Bear Rainforest, they highlighted the importance of protecting important B.C. forests.
And when they visited Sheway, a charity for struggling moms on the Downtown Eastside, they reminded people of what is needed to lift people from poverty.
We have yet to hear what taxpayers will shell out for this visit — the couple's 2011 tour reportedly cost $1.2 million — but the good will brought by these positive ambassadors should in large part make up for these costs.
