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

[mandyy]

And more photos

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[Elspeth]

That's impressive. After a flight as long as that, I usually need to sleep for a day to recover. Here's the Queen, pushing 80, looking as rested as ever after a long flight and several hours of time difference, plunging straight into a bunch of work and being photographed at every turn.

 

[Amira]

Thank You Humera , you did a really good job by posting those great pictures

 

[Humera]

You're very welcome Amira

Here are some more

 

[Dennism]

Marvelous caps. Great job. I am impressed with her work rate. I mean here she is going to this country after a long day and she´s seems well rested like Elspeth said but she is pushing 80 and takes it all in stride. Brava to her.

 

[monamona]

Yes, bravo to her given her age and the distance of the trip. For me,
She slept in the plane. Royals and Rich people have very comfortable plans fully furnished ("bedrooms", "offices", etc).

NB: Examples of the inside of private jets are attached. Got them from the web:
http://www.golfcanada.com/golf-features/private-planes-golf.htm
www.studiojet.com/index. asp?theaction=commercial
www.fly2dc.com/articles/ 2001/2001_09_at1.asp

And this link shows some pics of the private jet of Brunei' s Sultan
(I think the sink is made of Gold)
http://s96920072.onlinehome.us/AWA1/501-600/walk573_SultanBruneiAirplane/walk573.htm

 

[bweir]

Yes, bravo to her given her age and the distance of the trip. For me,
She slept in the plane. Royals and Rich people have very comfortable plans fully furnished ("bedrooms", "offices", etc).

NB: Examples of the inside of private jets are attached. Got them from the web:
http://www.golfcanada.com/golf-features/private-planes-golf.htm
www.studiojet.com/index. asp?theaction=commercial
www.fly2dc.com/articles/ 2001/2001_09_at1.asp

And this link shows some pics of the private jet of Brunei' s Sultan
(I think the sink is made of Gold)
http://s96920072.onlinehome.us/AWA1/501-600/walk573_SultanBruneiAirplane/walk573.htm

I hardly think a Canadian Forces Airbus would be as luxurious as that.

 

[Humera]

yes this wasnt the Queen's private jet. It was a Canadian airbus. There's a picture of it on the last page.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Some more from AAP Image.Getty Images does not have any yet:

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

2 more Her Majesty looks very beautiful and lovely:

 

[sara1981]

i got news from Hello about HM Queen and Prince Philip's Canada

check it out!

Prince Philip shows Queen Elizabeth his new moccasins as Chief Alphonse Bird (left) and First Nation elder Eber Hampton look on
Photo: © EMPICS
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Her Majesty receives a colourful escort from Chief Alphonse Bird as she arrives at the First Nation University
Photo: © EMPICS

18 MAY 2005

The Queen received an old-fashioned "family" welcome when she arrived in Canada on Tuesday. Her Majesty was greeted by a group of Cree Indians, who refer to the monarch as their "grandmother", when she touched down in the Saskatchewan capital of Regina.

Members of the First Nation Indian group beat their drums and chanted an "honour song" to show their appreciation for the royal visitor, whose great-great grandmother Queen Victoria promised their community land rights, free education and health care.

Dressed in a fur-trimmed suit of burnt orange, in recognition of the Saskatchewan's traditional colour, the sovereign and her husband visited a university set up especially for the native community. There they were escorted by Chief Alphonse Bird, who made quite an impression on photographers by combining his business suit with a traditional Indian headdress of eagle feathers.

Cree elders then presented the royal with an intricately embroidered quilt, while the Duke of Edinburgh received a pair of hand-made moccasins. Her Majesty reciprocated the gesture by offering her hosts a polished granite stone engraved with the royal markings "VR" and "EIIR", which she said would serve as a reminder of the "special relationship between the sovereign and the First Nation peoples".

The Indian community has indeed proved its loyalty to the crown. Among the welcome party were a number of elderly war veterans, carrying Canadian, British and Saskatchewan flags, in remembrance of the 9,000 indigenous North Americans who fought against the Nazis in World War II. Though it is a fact often overlooked in history books, the First Nation played an instrumental role in liberating the Netherlands from German occupation.

 

[Humera]

The Queen was at the Saskatchewan legislature today. It was raining but as many observers said, she doesnt let that sort of thing bother her.
Apparently it hasnt rained in Regina, "The Queen's City," in years.
But as the Premiere of Sask. put it so well, the Queen's vist has been like the "spring rain" on the prairies.

The Prime Minister made a statement, followed by the Premiere, and then the Queen. I thought her address was very touching. She said "my mother once said that this country felt like a home away from home and 60 years later, it still does. And its good to be back." In fact just yesterday one of the reporters mentioned that once when the Queen came to Canada from a visit to the United States, she felt like she was "coming back home."
There was a great crowd gathered to greet the Queen. Everyone noticed how happy and relaxed she look. She was beaming throught the walkabout.
Interesting though, one of the reporters mentioned how British observers said that she looks more relaxed on her visits to Canada than she often does at home.

The Queen unvieled a statue of herself riding a very special horse called Burmese. It was given to her by the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) in 1969. Since then the Queen rode Burmese every year during the trooping of colour until the horse was retired in 1986 (she was riding him during the infamous shooting incident). After that, the Queen never rode again during the trooping of colour.
The statue was beautiful. The Queen lingered for several minutes looking at it. I was surprised how long the walkabout was. It was quite festive actually, despite the rain, there was music playing in the background and the crowd was applauding.

After that the Queen made it inside the legislature where she unvieled a mural, met with members of the legislature and lots of other people.

I have tons of screen caps but it'll be a while before I can post them.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

It sound really great trip for Her Majesty!Thanks Humera for the article.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

It seems there are not much photos of this great visit especially Getty and Corbis! Her Majesty yesterday:

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

There are some more pics:

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Article about the second day visit-Great trip for Her Majesty:
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1116436945126_111846145/?hub=Canada

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

A lots more pics from AAP:

 

[mandyy]

More photos from today

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Thanks you lots mandyy.

 

[Humera]

It sound really great trip for Her Majesty!Thanks Humera for the article.

you're welcome
hehe,those were my own words, not an article

btw..i hope you wont feel the lack of getty pics too much, I have tons of caps

 

[Humera]

The Queen Arriving at the Sask. legislature today
She was received by the Governor-General, the PM, and the Premier of Saskatchewan

 

[Humera]

More pics..
It was pretty funny watching the Queen trying to make her way through the row of mounties and soldiers. She lifted her umbrella up high a few times to get through. But there was plenty of room.

 

[Humera]

The PM introduced the Queen to various ministers, politicians, and other guests. The Governor General Adrienne Clarkson is standing with the Queen in the last couple of pics.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

It's so kindly of you,Humera.So great photos.

 

[Humera]

The PM officially welcomes the Queen.
He gave a very good speech I think.
And announced a gift to the Queen in the form of a donation to the Dominion Institute Memory Project under which young Canadians archive the testimony of war veterans.

 

[Humera]

Rain fails to dampen royal visit enthusiasm

Wednesday, May 18, 2005 Updated at 2:59 PM EDT
Canadian Press

Regina — Undeterred by a heavy downpour, the Queen arrived at the Saskatchewan legislature in a laundau Wednesday to address a rain-soaked crowd of politicians and admirers about the province's centennial.

The Queen carried a clear, plastic umbrella to ward off the torrent as she inspected a scarlet-clad RCMP honour guard and Canadian Forces army, navy and air force reserves.

Her majesty and Prince Philip were greeted by Prime Minister Paul Martin, Saskatchewan Premier Lorne Calvert and Lt.-Gov. Lynda Haverstock. A 21-gun salute then rumbled on the grounds.

Almost 3,000 Saskatchewan residents began assembling, oblivious to the rain, more than an hour before the royal couple's arrival.

Mr. Calvert made light of the turbulent weather that greeted the Queen's arrival Tuesday and Wednesday.

He said the stiff breeze that blew across the province Tuesday "is like the spirit of our province — it's free, ever-changing and always detemined."

He also noted spring rain is always welcome in the agrarian province and considered a gift to the land.

"You will always be as welcome in this province as the spring rain," he told the Queen. "Your presence is a gift to our centennial."

The smiling monarch, dressed in a tan trench coat and wine-coloured hat, noted that this visit is her 22nd to Canada, but the memories of her first are still vivid in her mind.

"I remember the magnitude of this country, matched only by the generosity and kindness of the people whom I met along the way, not least here," she said.

"Since then, Prince Philip and I have seen Saskatchewan evolve into a forward-looking province of fertile landscapes, dynamic towns and cities with expanding, diverse communities, taking great pride in what you have built and continue to build together."

Mr. Martin saluted Saskatchewan residents on their centennial, calling them "tough, practical people who dared to dream — stubborn and proud people."

He said many didn't have a lot, but they had something no one could take from them — their optimism.

"The history of Saskatchewan is a story of compassion, struggle, ingenuity and achievement," he said.

Mr. Martin also lauded the Queen for her commitment to Canada as a whole.

"Your affection and dedication to our country has never wavered," he said. "In Saskatchewan, we give you our loyalty, our deep affection and a welcome to this most wonderful part of Canada."

He advised the monarch the federal government is making a donation in her name to a memory project initiative at the Dominion Institute, which seeks to link generations by encouraging young people to archive the testimony of former veterans.

The Queen's visit was a thrill for 10-year-old Amy Martin, a Grade 4 student who presented the monarch with a bouquet of flowers.

"I haven't seen her before so it was really cool," she said.

Brandon Gabel, 10, said it was well worth the wait in the rain to see her.

"It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience," he said.

The Queen unveiled a plaque inaugurating gardens bearing her name on the legislature grounds. She also unveiled the Golden Jubilee Equestrian Statue of herself on her horse, Burmese, given to her as a gift by the RCMP many years ago.

After entering the legislature to meet members of the legislative assembly, she unveiled a plaque giving a committee room a native name, as well as a mural depicting two aboriginal people in a canoe looking up at a bush plane.

Prince Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, went on to a sod-turning for a Saskatchewan war memorial before rejoining the Queen for a luncheon in the rural community of Lumsden, about a half-hour drive outside Regina.

On Tuesday, the royal couple were greeted at the airport by Martin and Gov. Gen. Adrienne Clarkson before visiting the First Nations University of Canada in Regina.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050518.wroyal18/BNStory/National/

 

[Humera]

Premier Calvert makes a speech which was followed by a speech from the Queen. Among other things she thanked the PM for his unique gift, mentioned her vivid memories of her first visit to Canada and ofcourse her feeling of being home away from home.

 

[Humera]

The Queen, escorted by Premier Calvert, makes her way to the statue of herself riding Burmese, the horse I mentioned before, given to her by the RCMP.

 

[Humera]

Here's an article about Burmese and why it was one of the Queen's favourite horses.

Statue of Burmese unveiled for Queen

REGINA – Under rainy skies, the Queen, and the hundreds of people who turned out to see her, caught the first glimpse of the bronze statue of the Queen riding her favourite horse Burmese, on the legislative grounds.

The province commissioned sculptor Susan Velder to make the statue. It is placed north of the Legislative Building at the south base of the flower garden. Velder stood beside the Queen as the statue was unveiled and then Her Majesty spoke with Velder.

The RCMP gave Burmese, a Canadian black mare, to the Queen in April 1969.

The Queen rode Burmese in 18 consecutive birthday parades, and she was the only horse Her Majesty rode for the Trooping of the Colour.

Burmese was born in 1962 at the RCMP re-mount ranch at Fort Walsh in Cypress Hills and became a favourite of the RCMP members.

As soon as Burmese retired in 1987, the Queen gave orders that no one was to ride her. Burmese spent the rest of her life in a pasture at Windsor Castle. The Queen chose the particular pasture so she could see her long-time friend when she spent time at the castle.

Burmese died in 1990.

http://sask.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=queenburmese050518

 

[Humera]

The Queen watches the unveiling of the statue. Standing next to her in some of the pics is the sculptor, Susan Velder.