Queen Begins Canadian Tour
Queen Begins Canadian Tour
There's a royal welcome on Prince Edward Island as Queen Elizabeth arrives to begin a 9-day tour of Canada. She is greeted by Governor-General Georges Vanier and dedicates the Fathers of Confederation Memorial Center - a monument to Canada's 100th anniversary of the confederation. She attends a Command Performance at the new center before setting sail for Quebec where tight security measures have been taken against separations in that Province. Prince Edward Island and the Queen is greeted by General George Vanier. CU Canadian people waving British flags, many small children in attendance to greet the Queen. A little girl scout presents the Queen with a bouquet of flowers. The Royal yacht, Britannia. MLS - Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip disembarking from Britannia. Queen Elizabeth at the Fathers of Confederation Memorial Center standing at the podium. Queen Elizabeth, "My husband and I have very happy memories of two previous visits to Prince Edward Island, and although it is named after Queen Victoria s father, I feel an even closer connection now that I have a son called, Edward." (Applause) Evening shot - Queen Elizabeth attending a command performance at the New Cultural Center, she's wearing a ball gown and a diamond tiara. At the top of the stairs the Queen stops and waves to the crowd and they wave back. Queen Elizabeth meeting the cast and shaking hands. Queen Elizabeth greeting some of Canada's politicians.