The Royal Couple Come to California!

The Duke and Duchess are here!

Okay, many of you who know me, know that I may have a crazy interest in all things royal!  I was so excited that the Duke and Duchess were coming to California.  Now, if only I could meet them!  Here is a breakdown of the royal couple's daily schedule in California starting today:

 Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Anne Gust and Governor Jerry react after giving a red, white and blue bouquet of flowers to Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge after she and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrive at Los Angeles International Airport on July 8, 2011.

On Friday, July 8, the the Duke and Duchess will arrive in Los Angeles and be met by Ambassador Nigel Sheinwald. They will attend a business event in support of U.K. Trade and Investment that brings together British and American technologists and Venture capitalists to find new avenues for investment and creating jobs in the United States and the U.K. In the evening the couple will meet California’s political, business, and philanthropy leaders at a reception at the British Consul-General’s residence in Los Angeles.

On Saturday, July 9, the Duke and Duchess will attend the centenary event of the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, a charity event held in support of the American Friends of The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry. The Duke will play in the polo match, and the Duchess will present the prize to the winning team. That evening, they will attend a red-carpet event in support of the British Academy for Film and Television Arts, of which the Duke is President, at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles.

On Sunday, July 10, following a private engagement in support of Tusk USA, the American branch of Tusk Trust, of which the Duke is Patron, the couple will visit Inner-City Arts. Inner-City Arts is an organization that uses visual arts and performance to give inner city children an oasis of calm, fun, and learning. In their final event, the Duke and Duchess will then attend a job fair organized by Service Nation: Mission Serve for U.S. servicemen and women transitioning to civilian life.

One more thing: The newlyweds have legally secured paparazzi-free zones in certain areas they're planning to visit, according to police reports.