March 15, 2022
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. During this historic in-person meeting, the Governor General of Canada, the first Indigenous person to hold this position, had the opportunity to share Canadians’ best wishes in this year of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.
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— Governor General of Canada (@GGCanada) March 15, 2022
It was a great honour to meet with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II earlier today. Our Queen is such an inspiration in these difficult times, and it was a privilege to share with her the Inuit concept of ajuinnata, which means to never give up, that is guiding my work as governor general.
The Governor General and Mr. Whit Fraser also had the great pleasure of meeting today with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
Meeting the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall was a lovely opportunity to get to know them.
March 16, 2022
While in London, Their Excellencies also met with the team at the High Commission for Canada in the United Kingdom of Great Britain, including High Commissioner Ralph Goodale, thanking them and all Canadians who work abroad, especially during these unprecedented times.
While in London, Their Excellencies took part in a ceremonial tree planting to mark the Jubilee at which time the Governor General shared some remarks. A moment of silence for the people of Ukraine followed.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, landed in London for a historic in-person meeting with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0025-003
Upon her arrival in London, Her Excellency was greeted by a member of the Royal Household.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0025-006
Upon her arrival in London, Her Excellency was greeted by a member of the Military.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0025-009
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. (photo credit: Steve Parsons, PA Images)
The Governor General and Mr. Whit Fraser had the great pleasure of meeting with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0027-003
This was the first official meeting of the Governor General with The Prince of Wales since her installation.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0027-010
The meeting took place at Clarence House, the official London residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0027-012
The meeting with Their Royal Highnesses took place as we are celebrating this year Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0027-018
“Meeting the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall was a lovely opportunity to get to know them.”
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0027-013
Despite being many kilometres away, Their Excellencies experienced a little piece of home in London when they toured Canada House, guided by Simon Anderson, Public Programmes Officer.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0031-016
They received a warm welcome from High Commissioner Ralph Goodale and Mrs. Pamela Goodale and explored the space.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0031-018
Their Excellencies took in the art at the Canada Gallery, which highlights the history and atmosphere of Canada’s mission in the UK.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0031-019
They continued to tour the space with some guidance from Simon Anderson, Public Programmes Officer.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0031-025
Their Excellencies had the opportunity to thank the team at the High Commission for their valuable work.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0031-028
Governor General Simon also took in the art with High Commissioner Ralph Goodale.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0031-030
“It’s more vital than ever that we protect and reinforce our bonds, to preserve our shared global values, including democracy, equality and peace.”
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0029-036
While in London, Their Excellencies took part in a ceremonial tree planting in Green Park.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0029-007
Governor General Mary Simon planted a red maple tree near the Canada Memorial in Green Park as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy, a tree-planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0029-012
The tree symbolizes global unity and peace, and was planted in the spirit of “ajuinnata.” Its planting was followed by a moment of silence for the people of Ukraine.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0029-032