William and Kate greet visitors at UBC Okanagan. Adam Proskiw

iN PHOTOS: The Duke and Duchess tour the Okanagan

KELOWNA – The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are due to appear before hundreds of royal watchers at UBC Okanagan at 12:35 p.m. today.

Reporter Adam Proskiw is on scene and says some people were holding their places in line by 4:30 a.m. for their chance to set eyes on the royal couple.

Their Royal Highnesses will greet people at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia before watching some volleyball and meeting some selected players.

Later today, they are expected to attend a private reception at Mission Hill Winery in West Kelowna.

Are you going to be there? We want to hear about your encounter. You can also share your photos by sending them to our Facebook pages or by email: news@infonews.ca.

The Duchess of Cambridge was surrounded by security personnel as she made her way to ceremonies at UBC Okanagan. Adam Proskiw

The Duke of Cambridge with UBC President Santa Ono. Adam Proskiw

Adam Proskiw

The Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she is greeted by hundreds of spectators at UBC Okanagan, accompanied by B.C. Premier Christy Clark. Adam Proskiw

This young Royal watcher waits patiently for William and Kate. Adam Proskiw

Crowds found some old school ways to pass the time while waiting for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Adam Proskiw

Plenty of preparation went into the arrival of the royal family. Adam Proskiw

Crowds began to gather at UBC Okanagan early this morning in anticipation of the 12:35 p.m. event. Adam Proskiw

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