2011 Royal Tour - Official Welcoming Ceremony at Rideau Hall
During the Official Welcoming Ceremony at Rideau Hall, His Royal Highness received full military honours.
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His Royal Highness also delivered remarks: "Catherine and I are so delighted to be here in Canada. Instilled in us by our parents and grandparents, who love this country, we have been looking forward to this moment for a very long time - and before we were married, we had a longing to come here together."
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The Governor General delivered a speech: "It is a great pleasure for my wife, Sharon, and me to welcome Your Royal Highnesses to Rideau Hall and to Canada. We are delighted to see you again, and to have the opportunity to revisit our memories of your magnificent wedding last spring. It was a privilege to represent all Canadians on that memorable day, and it is an honour to greet you today on your first official tour as a married couple."
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Hundreds of media from Canada and abroad were on site to offer live coverage of this Official Welcoming Ceremony.
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His Royal Highness conducted the inspection of a guard of honour composed of Canadian Forces members.
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Her Excellency Sharon Johnston accompanied Her Royal Highness during her encounters with Canadians.
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Their Excellencies waited for the motorcade to arrive. During their visit to Canada's Capital region, the Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge stayed at Rideau Hall.
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Prior to Their Royal Highnesses' arrival, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston met with Canadians who were on the grounds to welcome the Royal couple.
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Their Excellencies attended Their Royal Highnesses' wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, England, on April 29, 2011.
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Canadians from all ages created beautiful banners to welcome the Royal couple.
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On June, 30, 2011, the Canadian Forces Airbus carrying Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge flew over the grounds of Rideau Hall prior to landing in Canada's Capital Region.
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More than 6,000 Canadians offered a warm welcome to Their Royal Highnesses. The Prime Minister the Right Honourable Stephen Harper and his wife Mrs. Laureen Harper were also on site.
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In the presence of Their Excellencies, Their Royal Highnesses conducted a walkabout during which they had the opportunity to meet with Canadians.
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The ceremony concluded with Aurélie Thibault from Chelsea, Quebec, who presented flowers to Her Royal Highness.
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