The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge touched down in California today for a whirlwind tour of the golden state.
William and Kate flew into Los Angeles on the back of a successful tour of Canada - their first official overseas visit as a married couple.
The newly-weds have a busy schedule ahead of them in the US, which will take them from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the poverty of Skid Row.
They are likely to be met with enthusiastic crowds wherever they go.
Kate, who stepped out clutching a red, white and blue bouquet, wore a lavender dress from London-based designer Roksanda.
The Prince wore a more formal blue suit.
In a bid to protect their privacy, police have enacted strict anti-trespassing measures to ensure that the city's notoriously keen paparazzi are kept at a distance.
Speaking shortly ahead of their arrival, Sir Nigel Sheinwald, Britain's ambassador to the US, said: 'They have had a fantastically successful trip to Canada and they will have a great welcome in California.
'They will meet a huge range of people from the governor to people working in the projects of Skid Row. They will get a good snapshot of life in this part of California.'
As expected, security was incredibly strict as the press were subjected to body scans before being allowed access to the Tarmac.
Los Angeles police officers, CHP, sniffer dogs and private security details all kept a close watch on the 115 reporters who were gathered about 20 feet away from where the plane landed.
Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend, Teri Seymour, was one of the excited reporters waiting to catch a glimpse of the royals as she talked on camera for US entertainment show, Extra.
As the group of 15 dignitaries came to meet the large grey plane embossed with the Canadian flag, the airport employees had trouble getting the stairs to attach to the door of the plane.
A motorcade of security gathered by the plane including CHP, police bikes and CIA agents in suits, dark sunglasses driving Range Rovers and black suburbans.
After a brief delay adjusting the ladder, William and Kate walked down to meet the dignitaries on the tarmac. She wore a light grey chiffon dress and was given a bouquet of red, white and blue roses by the governors wife.
Governor Jerry Brown told the Prince 'Welcome to California.'
After a few minutes of polite conversation they both got into the waiting black Range Rover and were escorted away by the waiting security patrol.
There was near hysterical screaming outside Los Angeles's historic Beverly Hilton Hotel as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived for a new media summit straight from LAX.
Wearing a lavender Peridot dress by Serbian-born designer Roksanda Illinic, Kate remained unfazed by the media frenzy surrounding her Stateside arrival with William.
The couple were met by Neil Stiles, president of the entertainment magazine group Variety who jointly sponsored the Venture Capital New Media Summit with the UK Trade and Investment to promote British technological business interests in America.
After meeting delegates from the British and American technology sectors, William and Kate then took to the stage to become a part of the summit.
They did their best not to look bored as the summit chairs discussed the development of Tech City, the UK's answer to Silicon Valley, which is based in the Shoreditch and Old Street areas of East London.
On the panel were Shawn Colo, co founder of award-winning digital publishing business Demand Media and Ankur Shah, co founder of Techlightenment, a company which specialises in social media technology.
Other delegates included Matt Jacobson, head of market development at Facebook and Judah Schiller, founder and CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, the advertising firm.
The couple were then treated to a series of practical demonstrations of how technology is transforming our everyday lives.
The purpose of the trip is threefold - to promote British business, strengthen cultural ties and push forward causes close to William's heart.
The first engagement of the trip will be a UK Trade and Investment reception featuring technology experts from both sides of the Atlantic.
A key aim of the event is to generate support for Tech City, the area around Old Street in east London which is fast becoming a major base for innovative internet firms and software companies.
Other highlights will include a charity polo event in aid of the American Friends of the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry and a glitzy Bafta black-tie reception during which the Duke and Duchess will promote British creative talent.
In contrast to the high society events, the royal couple will also go to Skid Row to see how a community arts organisation is helping youngsters in the socially deprived area of down town LA.
Inner-City Arts uses visual arts and performance to give homeless and poverty-hit youngsters a creative outlet.
The royal couple's final event before jetting back to the UK will see them attend a jobs fair at Sony Pictures Studio staged by Service Nation: Mission Serve.
The body is an umbrella organisation set up by the US government which brings together different service charities to support the re-integration of servicemen and women into civvy street.
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William and Kate flew into Los Angeles on the back of a successful tour of Canada - their first official overseas visit as a married couple.
The newly-weds have a busy schedule ahead of them in the US, which will take them from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the poverty of Skid Row.
They are likely to be met with enthusiastic crowds wherever they go.
Kate, who stepped out clutching a red, white and blue bouquet, wore a lavender dress from London-based designer Roksanda.
The Prince wore a more formal blue suit.
In a bid to protect their privacy, police have enacted strict anti-trespassing measures to ensure that the city's notoriously keen paparazzi are kept at a distance.
Speaking shortly ahead of their arrival, Sir Nigel Sheinwald, Britain's ambassador to the US, said: 'They have had a fantastically successful trip to Canada and they will have a great welcome in California.
'They will meet a huge range of people from the governor to people working in the projects of Skid Row. They will get a good snapshot of life in this part of California.'
As expected, security was incredibly strict as the press were subjected to body scans before being allowed access to the Tarmac.
Los Angeles police officers, CHP, sniffer dogs and private security details all kept a close watch on the 115 reporters who were gathered about 20 feet away from where the plane landed.
Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend, Teri Seymour, was one of the excited reporters waiting to catch a glimpse of the royals as she talked on camera for US entertainment show, Extra.
As the group of 15 dignitaries came to meet the large grey plane embossed with the Canadian flag, the airport employees had trouble getting the stairs to attach to the door of the plane.
A motorcade of security gathered by the plane including CHP, police bikes and CIA agents in suits, dark sunglasses driving Range Rovers and black suburbans.
After a brief delay adjusting the ladder, William and Kate walked down to meet the dignitaries on the tarmac. She wore a light grey chiffon dress and was given a bouquet of red, white and blue roses by the governors wife.
Governor Jerry Brown told the Prince 'Welcome to California.'
After a few minutes of polite conversation they both got into the waiting black Range Rover and were escorted away by the waiting security patrol.
There was near hysterical screaming outside Los Angeles's historic Beverly Hilton Hotel as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived for a new media summit straight from LAX.
Wearing a lavender Peridot dress by Serbian-born designer Roksanda Illinic, Kate remained unfazed by the media frenzy surrounding her Stateside arrival with William.
The couple were met by Neil Stiles, president of the entertainment magazine group Variety who jointly sponsored the Venture Capital New Media Summit with the UK Trade and Investment to promote British technological business interests in America.
After meeting delegates from the British and American technology sectors, William and Kate then took to the stage to become a part of the summit.
They did their best not to look bored as the summit chairs discussed the development of Tech City, the UK's answer to Silicon Valley, which is based in the Shoreditch and Old Street areas of East London.
On the panel were Shawn Colo, co founder of award-winning digital publishing business Demand Media and Ankur Shah, co founder of Techlightenment, a company which specialises in social media technology.
Other delegates included Matt Jacobson, head of market development at Facebook and Judah Schiller, founder and CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, the advertising firm.
The couple were then treated to a series of practical demonstrations of how technology is transforming our everyday lives.
The purpose of the trip is threefold - to promote British business, strengthen cultural ties and push forward causes close to William's heart.
The first engagement of the trip will be a UK Trade and Investment reception featuring technology experts from both sides of the Atlantic.
A key aim of the event is to generate support for Tech City, the area around Old Street in east London which is fast becoming a major base for innovative internet firms and software companies.
Other highlights will include a charity polo event in aid of the American Friends of the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry and a glitzy Bafta black-tie reception during which the Duke and Duchess will promote British creative talent.
In contrast to the high society events, the royal couple will also go to Skid Row to see how a community arts organisation is helping youngsters in the socially deprived area of down town LA.
Inner-City Arts uses visual arts and performance to give homeless and poverty-hit youngsters a creative outlet.
The royal couple's final event before jetting back to the UK will see them attend a jobs fair at Sony Pictures Studio staged by Service Nation: Mission Serve.
The body is an umbrella organisation set up by the US government which brings together different service charities to support the re-integration of servicemen and women into civvy street.
