OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- 11/02/09 --
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
