Canada’s Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages unveiled the details of the 2011 Royal Tour by the royal newlyweds, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Photo credit: The Canadian Press
Canada’s Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages unveiled the details of the 2011 Royal Tour by the royal newlyweds, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
“The 2011 Royal Tour will showcase the best of what Canada has to offer,” said Minister James Moore in a press release. “The Royal Couple’s decision to visit Canada first as newlyweds is a testament to our country’s close relationship with the Royal Family, and is a chance for all Canadians to take pride in our institutions. This is an opportunity to show the Royal Couple what it means to be Canadian.”
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From June 30 to July 8, 2011, Prince William and Kate will tour the National Capital Region, Montréal, Québec City, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Yellowknife and Calgary.
The itinerary, which was developed in collaboration with municipalities, provinces, territories, and private organizations, includes the following highlights:
• The Canada Day Noon Show on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario (July 1)
• Freedom of the City ceremony with the Royal 22e Régiment in Québec City, Quebec (July 3)
• Search and rescue demonstration in Summerside, Prince Edward Island (July 4)
• Event with Canadian Rangers in Blachford Lake, Northwest Territories (July 5)
• Official launch of the Calgary Stampede Parade in Calgary, Alberta (July 8)