Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh: Visit to Canada - May 17-25, 2005


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Another personal request from the Queen, she personally wanted to lay a wreath at the memorial.
 

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you're welcome:)
 

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The Queen had also asked to speak to the RCMP officers and veterans present at the event.

While the Queen stops to talk to several people, I've noticed from this event and the gala tonight that Prince Philip in particular likes to chat with everyone. In fact the Queen looked back a few times and then waited a couple of minutes for Prince Philip as he finished talking.
 

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and the last couple of pics from the event
 

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An article about the event

Queen marks Mounties' deaths at solemn tribute

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip participated in brief ceremony honouring the memories of four Alberta RCMP officers gunned down in March.

"That Her Majesty took time out of her busy schedule to honour four brave men who gave their lives in the service of their country, there could be no greater honour for us," said RCMP Commissioner Giuliano Zacardelli in Regina on Thursday.

The royal couple stood silently in front of a simple stone cenotaph at the RCMP Depot listing the names of all 207 RCMP officers killed in the line of duty.

They then placed a wreath in front of the names of Constables Peter Schiemann, 25, Tony Gordon, 28, Brock Myrol, 29, and Leo Johnston, 32.

All four were killed at a farm northwest of Edmonton on March 3. Jim Roszko ambushed the four men and then turned a gun on himself.

The families of the slain officers had a private audience with the Queen beforehand.

"The Queen talked about the perils of policing and certainly recognizes what our police officers do every day. They lay their lives on the line for our protection," said the Rev. Don Schiemann, Peter's father.

Keith Myrol, father of Brock, was last in Regina in February to celebrate his son's graduation from the RCMP training academy.

"We have to understand that our boys deserve the honour and that's why we are here," he said.

After the wreath-laying, Her Majesty reviewed lines of current and retired Mounties in their dress red serge uniforms and graciously accepted bouquets of flowers from some young girls.

The ceremony took about 20 minutes. The Queen, dressed in a cobalt blue dress and matching hat, made no public speech.

Prince Philip and the Queen then climbed back in their limousine and headed off to the airport to travel to Saskatoon.

They toured the University of Saskatchewan and were presented with the key to the city. They were to return to Regina late in the evening.

After the royal couple left, the families of the slain officers gathered in front of the cenotaph to snap pictures -- or just to stare at their loved one's names.

With a report from CTV's Jill Macyshoný

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1116515966510_211/?hub=CTVNewsAt11
 
In Saskatoon later during the day, the Queen saw the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, the largest science project in the country, and was given the keys to the city. This event wasn't covered live because of the historic events going on in the Canadian Parliament at the time. But I did manage to see a few highlights.
Here's a small article as well:

4:00 p.m. Saskatoon
We're waiting for the Queen inside the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, housed in a mammoth, buzzing facility. From inside the building, it looks like a gigantic silver Beyblade toy.

The plan is for the Queen to stroll along the second-floor balcony, while the Duke explores the innards of the machinery down below.

They've actually turned off the synchrotron today for the benefit of the royal couple – apparently, it makes quite a racket as its giant magnets whirl electrons around at the speed of light.

A group of scientists explains how the synchrotron works. In a nutshell, it produces a highly intense pure beam of light that can be used for research on cancer, mad cow disease, pollution, forensics– you name it. Kind of the Swiss Army knife of research facilities.

It cost $173 million, but apparently that didn't include central air – it's pretty steamy up here.

4:27 p.m. Saskatoon

Here comes Her Majesty. Wearing a royal blue suit and matching hat, she nods as a scientist, arms waving, explains how the synchrotron at the University of Saskatchewan works.
Just before she arrives, a federal offical tells us that the Liberal government has survived the budget vote. The royal visit will continue.
 

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Here are the pics from the Lieutanent Governor's Saskatchewan Centennial Gala.

Before the Queen arrived there were two or three performances. Then around 15 minutes later the audience was given the cue to stand for the Queen's arrival, a beautiful fanfare was played by the symphony orchestra, and then the Queen made an entrance.
God save the Queen was sung followed by O' Canada.

I found the music absolutely beautiful. My favourite part was a dance segment feature native, ukrainian, ballet, and other dancers, all reflecting the province's heritage. That was amazing. All the artists and guests featured on stage were born in Saskatchewan. Some 11,000 people attended the gala.

btw...the pictures are grainy I know but that wasnt my fault. For some reason on my computer I dont get a clear reception of the network the gala was aired on.
The Queen is accompanied by Sask. Lieutenant Governor Dr Lynda Haverstock
 

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The Queen is wearing Saskatchewan's colour by the way, like she was on her arrival two days ago.
 

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The Queen and Prince Philip meet all the performers on stage.
Joni Mitchell is in the first pic. The Queen and Prince Philip were trying to guess the name of one of her songs..
 

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Here's a really good excerpt from an article about the gala

Royals Have 'Name That Tune' Moment at Gala Concert

It was on the tip of her tongue – she could hum it but just could not name that tune.

Her husband too had heard it before yet he was also stuck for the title.

They both knew the singer who had made the song famous and were about to meet her.

Joni Mitchell, whose song Both Sides Now seemed so familiar, was being presented to the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.

The royal couple were guests of honour at a gala concert in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, during their tour of Canada.

Saskatchewan’s lieutenant governor Dr Lynda Haverstock was with the royals.

“They had not only heard of Joni Mitchell...she and the Duke of Edinburgh were discussing what exactly was the title of the song.

“She was grappling with what the title was,” said Dr Haverstock.

Joni Mitchell, who comes from Saskatchewan, did not perform at the concert but a medley of her songs formed the show’s finale.

Comedy actor Leslie Neilsen, who was born in Saskatchewan’s capital Regina, made a brief appearance and later met the Queen.

“We simply looked at each other; there seemed to be an exchange of hidden meaning – at least, it was hidden from me and it was definitely hidden from her,” he joked.

Link to the rest of the article: http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=4579567
 
more pics..
 

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Respect

~*~Humera~*~ said:
The Queen and Prince Philip attended a memorial service for the 4 RCMP officers at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Depot in Regina.

No members of the public were invited. The royal couple met with family memebers of the four slain officers privately inside the chapel.

I should mention that this entire event was included in the royal itinerary upon the personal request of the Queen, she also requested to meet the family members.

It's things like this that make us proud to have her as our Queen.

Thanks, again, ~*~Humera~*~ for the reports and pics and caps.
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Warren said:
It's things like this that make us proud to have her as our Queen.

I agree Warren. It was a really nice touch on her part to request to visit privately with the families.

I don't recall the Queen ever attending a memorial service in Canada before. Does anyone know if this is something new, or has she done it before?
 
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i got news from Mirror newspaper check it out!
http://www.mirror.co.uk

HER MATCH THE QUEEN'S COLOUR-COORDINATED REIGN
By Stephen Moyes
THE Queen's got it covered when it comes to keeping dry and smart in the rain - colour-coordinated brollies.

Drenched wellwishers cheered yesterday as she appeared in a red coat and hat, clutching an umbrella with matching piping. She regularly uses coloured brollies to fit in with her outfits.

The Queen, who is on tour in Canada, was in Regina to mark its centenary.
 
I got news from my old home in KS check it out!
http://www.morningsun.net

Queen Elizabeth II visits with families of slain Mounties amid political turmoil in Canada

ROB GILLIES
Associated Press Writer Queen Elizabeth II inspects the Honor Guard during a memorial for the four RCMP officers gunned down in rural Alberta, Canada Thursday, May 19, 2005 in Regina. (AP Photo/Paul Chiasson, CP)
TORONTO — Queen Elizabeth II attended a memorial Thursday for four slain Mounties in what was the deadliest attack on Canadian police officers in 120 years.

The queen and her husband, Prince Philip, began the third day of their visit at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police national training center in Regina in the western province of Saskatchewan, where she met privately with the families of the slain Mounties.

At a service, the couple placed a wreath at a memorial for the slain officers.

The queen, wearing a blue suit and matching straw hat, resumed her western tour to celebrate the centennials of Saskatchewan and Alberta joining the Canadian confederation.

The 79-year-old monarch is Canada's symbolic head of state and has visited the country 22 times since her coronation.

Though Canadians are generally indifferent to the monarchy, many have great affection for the queen, whose silhouette marks their coins.

The queen and Prince Philip arrived late Tuesday in Regina, 66 years to the day after her father, King George VI, became the first reigning monarch to visit Canada.

"For more than half the life of the provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta you have been our queen," Prtime Minister Paul Martin said at the welcoming ceremony. "You have born witness to the changes, the challenges and the achievements of Canadians. You are a part of that history; you're majesty, you are a part of us."

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On the Net:

Royal visit site:

http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/royalvisit2005
 
Thanks to you all for these nice pictures! ;)

The Queen is lovely. :)
 
Warren said:
It's things like this that make us proud to have her as our Queen.

Thanks, again, ~*~Humera~*~ for the reports and pics and caps.
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you're welcome:)
Yes I thought that was very thoughtful of her too.
This is her first visit to Canada that Im following so closely, eventhough she has been here a couple of times in the past few years. I've noticed how she doesnt let the weather bother her or stop her from talking to well wishers, when she and Prince Philip arrived in the open landau in the pouring rain. And I also felt that people sometimes unfairly accuse her of being too stiff or not smiling enough. She has seemed very happy and relaxed ever since the visit began.
 
Very Good job Humera , thanks a lot for the pictures :)
 
Thanx Amira:)

Here are some better caps from last night's gala
 

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The Queen and Prince Philip are at a luncheon this afternoon, with the Premier of Saskatchewan, the Finance minister of Canada and others.
This concludes her centennial visit to the province. On monday she will be welcomed officially in Alberta at Commonwealth Stadium.
the couple is spending the weekend privatel I believe.
 

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more pics from the luncheon
 

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More pictures from earlier today

1. Polfoto 20-05-2005 Queen Elizabeth II smiles while visiting an exhibit of former Saskatchewan lieutenant-governors while attending the Government House centennial project addition Friday, May 20, 2005 in Regina, Canada. (AP Photo/Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

3. Polfoto 20-05-2005 Queen Elizabeth II receives flowers form a young girl while attending the Government House centennial project addition Friday, May 20, 2005 in Regina, Canada. (AP Photo/Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)
 

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Polfoto 19-05-2005 Queen Elizabeth II chats with John Harvard, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Canada during a private meeting Thursday, May 19, 2005 in Regina. (AP Photo/Paul Chiasson, CP)
 

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Queen salutes Saskatchewan's spirit

Queen Elizabeth II expressed her delight at being with Saskatchewanians to celebrate their province's centennial.

At a luncheon in Regina Friday, the Queen noted she first came to Saskatchewan in 1951, when the CCF's Tommy Douglas was premier.

"Premier Douglas brought social consciousness to life in the policies that directly affected the lives of Canadians," she said at the conclusion of a four-day visit.

But she also paid tribute to all people of Saskatchewan over the generations, who fought to build a society that would guarantee a better future for their children and grandchildren.

Her remarks noted the West was a land built by immigrants from all over the world and have added "their own richness to the vast, colorful tapestry that is only matched by the size and beauty of the country itself.

"With this spirit, the future is boundless," she said.

Finance Minister Ralph Goodale welcomed the Queen, saying her visit "refreshed the close bonds of genuine affection between the people of Saskatchewan and the Queen and her family."

He noted Her Majesty had been the province's Queen for the majority of its history.

"As you head west to Alberta, we hope you will carry with you the fondest memories of Saskatchewan -- despite some outbursts of Prairie spring weather," he said, referencing the downpour that marked the second day of her visit.

After the luncheon ends, the royal couple will leave on a Dash-8 airplane for a private three-day retreat in Alberta's Rocky Mountains.

The morning involved separate events for the Royal couple, including a plaque unveiling ceremony for Her Majesty, and a tour of a conservation project for the Duke of Edinburgh.

For the Queen, a big event was a reception at Saskatchewan's Government House, where she was greeted by Lt.-Gov. Lynda Haverstock.

The Queen unveiled a plaque for an addition to the building bearing her name.

For the Prince, there was a tour of the Wascana Conservation Project. He then presented the Duke of Edinburgh Habitat Conservation Awards.

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1116601913420_112011113/?hub=Canada
 
Hi everyone!

I was just wondering if anybody had any pictures from the 18th of the queen walking down the red carpet inside of the legislative building. I am a cadet who was standing there and I was lucky enought to have her, and the prince talk to me, and i think it would be awesome to have a picture of that. So if anyone can help out that would be great! Thanks.
 
TGIF said:
Hi everyone!

I was just wondering if anybody had any pictures from the 18th of the queen walking down the red carpet inside of the legislative building. I am a cadet who was standing there and I was lucky enought to have her, and the prince talk to me, and i think it would be awesome to have a picture of that. So if anyone can help out that would be great! Thanks.

how exciting.
I dont know if you've seen the pictures from the 18 on the last couple of pages, I posted tons of screen caps. But if you're still not in them, you'll have to be specific about which part of the legislature you're talking about. Was it the long gallery the Queen walked down? I taped the event so I might be able to make a few more screen caps if I knew what to look for.
btw..what did the Queen and Prince Philip say to you? if you dont mind sharing.
 
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