Protestors mar British royal visit

But it was a different story in town -- where the British royals were the target of protestors.

Scores of demonstrators shouting anti-monarchist slogans clashed with police, blocking the royals motorcade.

It's a far cry from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip's visit to Quebec more than 30 years ago.

The Prince, however, seemed to take it in his stride.

In Montreal -- the British royals met with Premiere Jean Charest and his wife, Michele Dionne.

At the Cirque de Soleil headquarters, acrobats sang Charles, 'Happy Birthday'.

The Prince turned 61 earlier this month.