Media Advisory: Their Excellencies to Welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Nov 02 (MARKET WIRE) --
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General
of Canada, and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond will welcome Their Royal Highnesses
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall upon their arrival in
Newfoundland and Labrador, and then at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, on the
occasion of Their Royal Highnesses' official visit to Canada, which will
take place from November 2 to 12, 2009.
During their stay in Canada's capital region, Their Royal Highnesses will
reside at Rideau Hall.
Please find enclosed the itinerary for Their Highnesses' visit with the
Governor General of Canada:
Monday, November 2
5:15 p.m.
Arrival Ceremony for Their Royal Highnesses
Mile One Centre, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Their Excellencies will welcome Their Royal Highnesses upon their arrival
in Canada during a ceremony at Mile One Centre in St. John's,
Newfoundland and Labrador.
OPEN TO MEDIA
Tuesday, November 10
Official Meeting
Rideau Hall, 1, Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
During the meeting, Their Royal Highnesses will discuss their visit to
Canada with Their Excellencies.
PHOTO OPPORUNITY
Wednesday, November 11
11 a.m.
National Remembrance Day Ceremony
National War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario
Their Excellencies and Their Royal Highnesses will attend the National
Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
OPEN TO MEDIA
Official Dinner
Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
Their Excellencies will host a dinner in honour of Their Royal
Highnesses' visit.
OPEN TO MEDIA: for official photo in the Reception room and remarks in
the Ballroom.
Thursday, November 12
Tree Planting Ceremony
Rideau Hall, 1, Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
Their Royal Highnesses will participate in the planting of an oak tree
during a ceremony on the grounds of Rideau Hall. The tradition of
planting a tree during Royal or State visits began with Earl Grey,
Governor General of Canada (1904-1911).
OPEN TO MEDIA
For further information and the complete itinerary, please visit
www.royalvisit.gc.ca.
Media members wishing to cover the visit of Their Royal Highnesses
require accreditation. For more information, please contact Canadian
Heritage.
Contacts:
Rideau Hall Press Office
Julie Rocheleau
613-998-7280
www.gg.ca
www.citizenvoices.gg.ca
Canadian Heritage
Media Relations
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
media@pch.gc.ca
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