Image source: (The Sun)

BY: JENNIFER MECKLES

With all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood -- this weekend, California stars are shining a little brighter.
Prince William and his new bride Kate are in town, and taking the city by storm.
Greeted Friday --with open arms by the good folks of California:

“They arrived here at LAX this afternoon, sweeping in on a Candaian air force jet -- Also, getting off the plane and receiving red, white, and blue flowers, a bouquet, being greeting by the governor of this state, the mayor of Los Angeles and the ambassador, the British ambassador to the US.” (Video: MSNBC)

It’s Kate’s first trip state-side, but instead of a grandeur Beverly Hills hotel, the couple is opting to stay at the British consul general’s residence.

Curbed LA has pictures of the security and media frenzy around the location. And, according to KTLA, paparazzi don’t stand a chance:

“Neighbors had to sign no trespassing contracts to make sure that paparazzi will not try and use their prime location. (FLASH) If any paparazzi are caught on property where a no trespass letter has been signed, they will be arrested, immediately and could face tough fines and a misdemeanor.”

So -- what’s on the agenda for the Duke and Duchess? Charity stops, meet-and-greets for official British business, and a night at the BAFTA awards -- the British Academy of Film and Television Arts -- as they recognize future British stars. (Video: ABC)

His Royal Highness also competed in a polo match Saturday -- which drew big bucks. CBS explains just how far people will go to play with the prince.

“Its going to raise a staggering amount of money. People have paid as much as up to $60,000 to play alongside William. There are three teams playing today. People have paid $4000 to be in the marquee to be eating alongside the royal couple. They’ve even paid $400 for a packed lunch and a bare glimpse in the far distance!”

But perhaps the biggest focus from American media during the royals’ 9 day tour -- had nothing to do with business and politics... unless you’re talking about the fashion industry. As ABC notes:

“The cameras have been focused almost entirely on Kate. What she wears seems to make bigger news than anything William says.”

Headlines like:
“What Kate Wore: At the Zoo and Leaving Canada”

and “The Royal Trunk: Kate Middleton’s Fashionable Travel Trousseau”

As she sports outfits paying homage to British, Canadian, and American designers. (Image: The Sun)

CNN reports --The couple will end their American tour Sunday -- with a visit to Skid Row to view an arts program for inner city children and a stop at a military veterans job fair.

Transcript by Newsy.