Visit to the Canadian Grenadier Guards in Montréal
Her Excellency also met with female officers from the Canadian Grenadier Guards.
Sat, 05/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0264-007
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, met with members of the Canadian Grenadier Guards during a visit to Montréal, on Saturday, May 15, 2010. During the inspection of the guard of honour, she stopped to speak to officers.
Sat, 05/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0264-001
As colonel of the regiment, Her Excellency was pleased to underline the 150th anniversary of the foundation of Canada’s oldest infantry regiment.
Sat, 05/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0264-002
Once inside the armoury, Her Excellency delivered a speech to the members of the Canadian Grenadier Guards.
Sat, 05/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0264-004
"Before a new season begins, I wanted to take this opportunity to visit you at your training and parade ground, in the heart of Montreal, to extend my best wishes on the occasion of your 150th anniversary."
Sat, 05/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0264-005
During her visit, the Governor General also took the time to speak with cadets from the regiment.
Sat, 05/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0264-006