Media Advisory-UPDATE: Their Excellencies to Welcome Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of

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Mon Nov 9, 2009 2:40pm EST 

  OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Nov 09 (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 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:


                           Tuesday, November 10

10 a.m.
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

7 p.m.
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

10 a.m.
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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