William And Kate In Calgary: The Royal Couple's Last Days In Canada (PHOTOS)

Kate Calgary Airport

First Posted: 07/08/11 08:16 AM ET Updated: 09/07/11 06:12 AM ET

THE CANADIAN PRESS -- It's the last day of William and Kate's Canada tour, which winds down Friday in Calgary, where the royal couple will help launch the Calgary Stampede parade.

But one of the more touching moments of the tour occurred the day before at Calgary's airport, where the Duchess of Cambridge turned her attention to Diamond Marshall, a six-year-old girl decked out in a pretty pink dress with a matching band encircling her bald head.

Diagnosed with from Stage 4 undifferentiated sarcoma last December, Diamond had two life-saving surgeries in recent months and had spent nearly a month in intensive care.

The youngster's biggest wish was to one day meet a "real princess." She had written Kate a note from the hospital bed where she watched the royal wedding earlier this year, and the Children's Wish Foundation went to work.

Diamond ran up to her, thrust a handmade gift and flowers toward the smiling Duchess and then bolted back to the safety of her parents. Kate entreated the shy little girl to come back and after they exchanged a few words they gave each other a hug.

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  • The Royals Leave Canada

    Will and Kate wave goodbye to Calgary as they conclude their royal Canadian tour.

  • The Royals Sign The Guest Book

    William and Kate sign the guest book at the ENMAX Conservatory in Calgary with Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach, left, and Lt. Gov. Donald S. Ethell.

  • Kate Meets Frances Miller

    The Duchess of Cambridge meets with Frances Miller as she prepares to leave Calgary with her husband to head to Los Angeles.

  • The Portraits Of Honour

    Prince William and Catherine view the Portraits of Honour on display at their official departure ceremony in Calgary.

  • The Royals In The Conservatory

    William and Catherine tour the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo.

  • Kate Arrives At The Zoo

    The Duchess of Cambridge visits the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo.

  • The Royals And Stelmach

    Will and Kate speak with Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach at the ENMAX Conservatory in Calgary.

  • Will And Kate In Matching Hats

    The Royals at the Calgary Stampede Parade.

  • Royal Greeting

    Will and Kate wave to the crowd while at the Calgary Stampede parade.

  • The Royals Watch The RCMP

    Will and Kate watch the RCMP march in the Calgary Stampede parade.

  • The Royals Watch The Parade

    The Duke and Duchess watch the beginning of the Calgary Stampede parade.

  • The Duke Arrives

    Prince William arrives in cowboy gear to the Calgary Stampede parade.

  • The Royals Push The Button

    Will and Kate push a button to start the Calgary Stampede parade.

  • The Rodeo Shocks Kate

    The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge watch a rodeo demonstration at the Calgary Stampede.

  • Kate And A Calgarian

    The Duchess of Cambridge speaks with a little girl while at the Stampede.

  • The Duchess Receives Flowers

    Catherine meets well-wishes and receives flowers at a Government Reception in Calgary.

  • The Government Reception

    A view of the Government Reception at the BMO Centre in Calgary.

  • Kate Checks Her Hat

    Will and Kate watch Stampede activities in Calgary at the BMO Centre.

  • Will Tips His Hat

    Prince William during a speech at the Calgary Stampede.

  • The Royals At The BMO Centre

    Will and Kate watch traditional Calgary Stampede activities.

  • Will Gets Down To Work

    Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, throws a barrel into the back of a chuckwagon during his visit to the Calgary Stampede on Thursday, July 7, 2011, in Calgary, Alberta.

  • Royal Tour Canada

    Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrive via stage coach for a reception at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Canada as they continue their Royal Tour of Canada Thursday, July 7, 2011.

  • The Royals And Harper

    Prime Minister Stephen Harper, second from right, Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Laureen Harper, left, watch a child sheep ride event at the Stampede in Calgary, Alberta on Thursday, July 7, 2011.

  • Stampede Dancer

    Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper watch dancers while attending a reception at the Calgary Stampede on Thursday, July 7, 2011 in Calgary, Alberta.

  • The Royals Go Western

    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, wear their new Smithbilt cowboy hats as they watch a rodeo demonstration in Calgary, Alberta, July 7, 2011.

  • The Royals Wave To Admirers

    Prince William and Kate after a tour of the 21st Century Research and Innovation Centre in Calgary.

  • Will Waves From The Car

    Prince William waves from his car with Kate on the eighth day of their Canadian tour.

  • The Duke And Duchess Are Greeted

    Prince William and Kate are greeted when arriving at 21st Century Research and Innovation Centre Calgary.

  • Kate Inspects A Mannequin

    Kate follows her husbands lead and saves the life of a medical test mannequin at the University of Calgary.

  • Will And Kate Tour U of C

    Prince William and Kate are shown how to save a life with a medical test mannequin at the University of Calgary's Ward of the 21st Century.

  • The Royals And RCMP In Calgary

    Prince William and Catherine look at a RCMP officer after arriving in Calgary.

  • A Calgary Chinook?

    Kate's hair doesn't agree with the wind as the Royals land in Calgary for the final stretch of their Canadian tour.

  • Will Meets Shy Calgarian

    Prince William meets -- or tries to meet -- shy 6-year-old Diamond Marshall in Calgary.

  • Catherine Gets A Hug

    Kate hugs 6-year-old Diamond Marshall in Calgary after arriving.

  • Kate Is Greeted

    The Duchess meets with shy 6-year-old Diamond Marshall in Calgary.

  • Will, Kate And Flight Crew

    The Royals get their photo taken with flight crew members as they arrive in Calgary.

  • Will Gets A White Hat

    Prince William is presented with a white cowboy hat from Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi.

  • The Royals Land In Calgary

    The Royals land in Calgary for the last Canadian city on their tour of the country.

  • Royal Tour

    Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, pose for a photo with members of the Canadian Forces flight crew upon their arrival in Calgary, Alberta on Thursday, July 7, 2011.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS -- It's the last day of William and Kate's Canada tour, which winds down Friday in Calgary, where the royal couple will help launch the Calgary Stampede parade. But one of the mo...
THE CANADIAN PRESS -- It's the last day of William and Kate's Canada tour, which winds down Friday in Calgary, where the royal couple will help launch the Calgary Stampede parade. But one of the mo...
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TonyOnly
Truth matters.
11:34 AM on 07/09/2011
Definitely a success in Canada. The Queen must be very pleased.
12:51 AM on 07/09/2011
Beautiful picture with Kate and the sweet little six year old girl. Precious
04:36 PM on 07/08/2011
I'm happy that they visited our province, I like them both. As for Kate's hair, she's 29 not 80. It doesn't need to be pinned back in a bun just because she's a Duchess. Talk about judgemental!
10:52 AM on 07/08/2011
Kate's hair does not agree with the wind says one caption. No Kate needs a hair style befitting of a Duchess, not a college coed.
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Jarret Boisvert
09:48 PM on 07/08/2011
Who cares about her hair style. Seriously?
I don't even know what to say to such a comment. Kate's awesome. She can wear her hair however she wants. Who are you do judge? Hair loss a problem in your family? hehe