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Kate giggles as she tucks into giant ‘willy-shaped’ clam on Canada royal tour with William

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited a food and wine festival on the fourth day of the Canadian visit

KATE Middleton proved she is a good sport - after chowing down on a 'willy-shaped' clam during the royal visit to Canada.

The Duchess of Cambridge - dressed in a deep green Dolce & Gabbana dress - tried the local delicacy at a food and wine festival in British Columbia.

Kate and Wills tucked into a geoduck - described by a chef as a "phallic" clam - on the fourth day of their visit to Canada
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Kate and Wills tucked into a geoduck - described by a chef as a "phallic" clam - on the fourth day of their visit to CanadaCredit: PA:Press Association
The clam dish is a local delicacy in British Columbia
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The clam dish is a local delicacy in British ColumbiaCredit: PA:Press Association
The couple described the "unusual" taste and texture of their impromptu meal yesterday
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The couple described the "unusual" taste and texture of their meal yesterdayCredit: AP:Associated Press
The geoduck is regularly described a phallic by chefs in Canada
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The geoduck is regularly described as phallic by chefs in CanadaCredit: Alamy
The couple later flew on to the northern province of Yukon, where they will spend 24 hours
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The couple later flew on to the northern province of Yukon, where they will spend 24 hoursCredit: AP:Associated Press
Kate was met with a bouquet of flowers by wellwishers at Whitehorse Airport in the remote province
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Kate was met with a bouquet of flowers by wellwishers at Whitehorse Airport in the remote provinceCredit: PA:Press Association
The Duchess addressed a group of Canadian Rangers who had gathered to greet her at the airport on Tuesday
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The Duchess addressed a group of Canadian Rangers who had gathered to greet her at the airport on TuesdayCredit: PA:Press Association

Kate and Wills usually stay away from eating publicly, but made an exception for the geoduck.

The clam has a giant neck and is often considered a delicacy in the local area.

First spying the unusual grub, Wills said: "Presentationally they are quite challenging.”

But chef Ned Bell told them: “They are getting more popular all the time.”

Taking a bite of the claim, Kate commented: "There is a slightly firmer texture to this.

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The Duke and Duchess were greeted by locals wearing traditional dress, including Chief John KrugerCredit: PA:Press Association
The scene bore a striking resemblance to Charles and Diana's visit 30 years ago
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The scene bore a striking resemblance to Charles and Diana's visit 30 years agoCredit: Getty Images
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Kate opted for a nude clutch bag to complement her designer dressCredit: [email protected]
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She also chose a pair of matching nude heelsCredit: [email protected]

“It’s really unusual. I've never seen it before. It's so fresh from the sea.”

The couple may have regretted their decision to take a bite when Bell immediately referred to the food as "phallic".

He joked: "It is an extraordinary species. You can eat the body, but you can also eat the neck raw, which is what they ate.

“It is absolutely phallic, but at end of the day it is a clam.

"Here on the west coast we have some of the best wild, well-managed shellfish in the world.”

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Carcross
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Daredevils Kate and Wills tiptoe on rail tracks next to a giant stream train in CanadaCredit: James Whatling Photography
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The couple flew into the northern Canadian province of Yukon as they continued their royal tourCredit: PA:Press Association

The visit marked the fourth day of the couple's visit to Canada.

They later flew on to the northern province of Yukon where they will spend 24-hours.

William and Kate earlier visited the picturesque town of Kelowna - 30 years after Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited - while three-year-old Prince George and 16-month-old Princess Charlotte stayed with their nanny in Victoria, some 300 miles away.

During the visit, the couple celebrated the 10th anniversary of one of Canada's leading universities' campuses -the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus - and sat court-side to watch its nationally ranked women's volleyball team.

After the game, the Duke and Duchess received personalised team jerseys with "Cambridge" printed on the back - as Kate stopped to chat with the players, delighting in her £2,000 dress.

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The Duchess also wore a pair of delicate earrings to match her dressCredit: PA:Press Association
Royal Visit to Canada - Day Four
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The couple were delighted to receive personalised volleyball jerseysCredit: PA:Press Association
They were also presented with stuffed toys - which will no doubt make perfect souvenirs for Prince George and Princess Charlotte
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They were also presented with stuffed toys - which will no doubt make perfect souvenirs for Prince George and Princess CharlotteCredit: PA:Press Association
Royal Visit to Canada - Day Four
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Kate, a keen sportswoman, stopped to chat with the stars of the volleyball teamCredit: PA:Press Association
Royal Visit to Canada - Day Four
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The couple left Prince George and Princess Charlotte in Victoria with their nannyCredit: PA:Press Association

Based on the shores of Lake Okanagan, Kelowna is surrounded by vineyards producing award-winning wines, pine forests, orchards and mountains.

Later, William and Kate are set to sample some of the region's food and wine as part of the "Taste of British Columbia" festival, and were also due to meet young locals considering a career in food and agriculture.

Then, they are due to fly to Whitehorse in the Yukon, where they will stay the night.

The royal couple are almost halfway through their tour of Canada, which they are undertaking on behalf of the Queen.


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