2011 royal tour of Canada

October 2020 thumb|upright=1.2|Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, during Canada Day celebrations at Parliament Hill on 1 July 2011 The 2011 Royal Tour of Canada was undertaken by Prince William, and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, between 30 June and 8 July 2011. The tour saw the newlywed couple visit all of Canada's regions. It was the first such tour undertaken by the Duke and Duchess since their marriage two months prior,Yelaja Prithi William and Kate's royal tour itinerary released CBC 21 June 2011 https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/william-and-kate-s-royal-tour-itinerary-released-1.1078827 2 July 2011 24 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110624040028/http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/williamandkate/story/2011/06/21/royal-tour.html live and the first duties the couple carried out as members of the Canadian Royal Family. The tour was followed by more than 1,300 accredited media. It included the first use of the Duke of Cambridge's royal standard for Canada, the first Canadian citizenship ceremony attended by royalty, Canada Day ceremonies attended by approximately 800,000 people, and many smaller events across the country. Background The tour fell on the 225th anniversary of the first royal visit to Canada, by the then Prince William (later King William IV), as part of a naval contingent.Taber Jane Royals en route – without anyone to squeeze William's toothpaste https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/royals-en-route-without-anyone-to-squeeze-williams-toothpaste/article2081452/?from=sec368 2 July 2011 The Globe and Mail 30 June 2011 Toronto ON 25 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025125737/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/royals-en-route-without-anyone-to-squeeze-williams-toothpaste/article2081452/?from=sec368 live The tour was organised by Kevin S. MacLeod, Canadian Secretary to the Queen, who has organised every royal visit to Canada since 1987.Butler Don Meet the man behind the royal tour https://ottawacitizen.com/Meet+behind+royal+tour/4995669/story.html 25 June 2011 The Ottawa Citizen 25 June 2011 Ottawa ON 26 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110626142028/http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Meet+behind+royal+tour/4995669/story.html dead Tour organization took only three months instead of the usual 12.Paperny Anna Mehler Behind the royal tour, a businesslike Usher of the Black Rod https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/behind-the-royal-tour-a-businesslike-usher-of-the-black-rod/article2076516/ 2 July 2011 The Globe and Mail 26 June 2011 Toronto ON https://web.archive.org/web/20110701022243/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/behind-the-royal-tour-a-businesslike-usher-of-the-black-rod/article2076516/ 1 July 2011 live The couple travelled with a pared-down entourage of seven, including British police that have no jurisdiction in Canada. MacLeod let them make the tour much less formal than some previous."Security for the royals https://web.archive.org/web/20110120105840/http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Special_Coverage/William_and_Kate/1998799487/ID=2030689610 20 January 2011 ", CBC-TV segment, 28 June 2011. The inclusion of Prince Edward Island, at the apparent request of Catherine, stands in contrast to previous tours. The 1983 tour of Canada by Prince Charles and newly-wed Diana reflected his interests, as well as Canadian priorities, but none of Diana's own interests.Harris Carolyn The royal consort's royal request https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/the-royal-consorts-royal-request/article2075060/ 2 July 2011 The Globe and Mail 27 June 2011 Toronto ON 30 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110630153100/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/the-royal-consorts-royal-request/article2075060/ live www.royalhistorian.com 1,300 journalists were accredited for this tour, including 241 foreign ones. The tour included a chartered plane to PEI. British news outlet ITN filmed a documentary on the tour.Campbell Jennifer Call him the Kate-maker https://ottawacitizen.com/news/royal-visit/Call+Kate+maker/5038495/story.html 2 July 2011 Ottawa Citizen 2 July 2011 Ottawa ONFebruary 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes Tour The royal tour took place from 30 June to 8 July 2011. During the tour, Catherine had made a point of wearing Canadian fashion designers at various points throughout the trip. Departing from Britain, she wore a navy blue blazer by Toronto-based Smythe les Vestes,Er-Chua Gloria Blazer spotted on Catherine sells out https://www.thestar.com/news/world/royalfamily/article/1017860--blazer-spotted-on-catherine-sells-out 30 June 2011 Toronto Star 30 June 2011 Toronto ON 24 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121024115508/http://www.thestar.com/news/world/royalfamily/article/1017860--blazer-spotted-on-catherine-sells-out live; note that the blazer was sold out from many outlets the day of. On arrival, her outfit was by Montreal designer Erdem Moralioglu.Prince William and Kate Middleton touch down in Canada – and Duchess of Cambridge changes dress https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royal-wedding/2011/06/30/prince-william-and-kate-middleton-touch-down-in-canada-and-duchess-of-cambridge-switches-dress-115875-23238853/ 30 June 2011 Daily Mirror 30 June 2011 London UK 3 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110703062930/http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royal-wedding/2011/06/30/prince-william-and-kate-middleton-touch-down-in-canada-and-duchess-of-cambridge-switches-dress-115875-23238853/ live Even when wearing foreign designers, as on Canada Day, the white-dress outfit had domestic influences such a red hat with fabric maple leaves, and Queen Elizabeth II's maple leaf brooch first worn during her 1951 tour of Canada.La Rose Lauren Kate chooses Canada's colours, U.K. labels for Canada Day https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/kate-chooses-canadas-colours-uk-labels-for-canada-day/article2083759/ 2 July 2011 The Globe and Mail 1 July 2011 Toronto ON 5 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110705192205/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/kate-chooses-canadas-colours-uk-labels-for-canada-day/article2083759/ live CBS News royal contributor Victoria Arbiter suggested Catherine might wear 40 outfits on the trip.Kate's trip: 40 outfits for 9 days? https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kates-trip-40-outfits-for-9-days/ 30 June 2011 CBS News 30 June 2011 New York NY 3 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110703085429/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/06/30/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main20075719.shtml live Ontario and Quebec National Capital Region thumb|Catherine at the Canadian National War Memorial on 30 June On Thursday, 30 June, the couple departed Britain for Canada, travelling on a Canadian military plane. Upon landing at Macdonald-Cartier International Airport on Thursday, 30 June, the cockpit showed the Duke of Cambridge's Personal Canadian Flag; the newly adopted flag was previewed only the day before by Canadian federal government officials. Among the dignitaries greeting the couple were John Baird, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, David McGuinty, Ottawa South MP, William JS Elliott, Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa. The couple proceeded to a wreath laying at the Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at the Canadian National War Memorial, their first public event as a couple since the wedding. After meeting with veterans, their first walkabout as a couple was considered unhurried, as they were 10 minutes late for their next appearance.Royal tour begins with unhurried walkabout http://thechronicleherald.ca/Front/9021323.html 30 June 2011 The Chronicle-Herald 30 June 2011 The Canadian Press Halifax NS dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110702195512/http://thechronicleherald.ca/Front/9021323.html 2 July 2011 The Duke and Duchess then headed to Rideau Hall, residence of the Governor General of Canada, for their official Welcome to Canada and Ottawa Ceremony by Governor General David Johnston; attendance turnout was around 6,000 people, double the turnout of people at the War Memorial. The Duke inspected the Guard of Honour, including the Army, the Air Force and the Navy. The Royal Salute, composed by Edward VIII, played on bagpipes.http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=12432&lan=eng The Governor General of Canada Gg.ca 2012-04-04 8 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110708120728/http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=12432&lan=eng live The event was followed with a Celebration of Youth Barbecue Reception at Rideau Hall. thumb|The Duke and Duchess with the guard of honour during Canada Day celebrations at Parliament Hill On Canada Day, 1 July, on what would have been the late Princess Diana's 50th birthday,Laucius Joanne Diana: she haunts us still https://ottawacitizen.com/news/royal-visit/Diana+haunts+still/5038415/story.html 2 July 2011 Ottawa Citizen 2 July 2011 Ottawa ONFebruary 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes the couple attended a citizenship ceremony at the Canadian Museum of Civilization; this was the first time that members of the Royal Family participated in a Canadian citizenship ceremony.Baziuk Laura Personal Canadian flags unveiled for Prince Charles, Prince William https://montrealgazette.com/news/Personal+Canadian+flags+unveiled+Prince+Charles+Prince+William/5024659/story.html 30 June 2011 The Montreal Gazette 30 June 2011 Postmedia News Montreal QC 2 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110802220446/http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Personal+Canadian+flags+unveiled+Prince+Charles+Prince+William/5024659/story.html dead Pipe Major of The Sons of Scotland played as they entered the ceremony to a tune which was "St. Andrews Courtship", a work by Pipe Major Bethany Bisaillion, created for them.Spears Tom Piping in a Prince https://ottawacitizen.com/travel/Piping+Prince/5038497/story.html 2 July 2011 Ottawa Citizen 2 July 2011 Julia Johnson Toronto ONFebruary 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes The event attracted protesters who strummed guitars and wave placards outside event, in protest of mandatory pledging allegiance to the Queen. This was followed by the Canada Day Parliament Hill Noon Show, a public event, arriving in the State Landau.Low Valentine Duchess charms a nation https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/world/duchess-charms-a-nation/news-story/12d2fcd0c3abd282935df35afb51a5f6 2 July 2011 The Australian 2 July 2011 subscription Surry Hills NSW Australia Performers included the Sam Roberts Band, Great Big Sea, Corb Lund, and Maria Aragon.Canada Day show includes Winnipeg YouTube girl https://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jo-r2HjKWiApKXhgMroibCAVLBKw?docId=7101332 30 June 2011 The Canadian Press 9 June 2011 The Canadian Press Toronto ONJune 2024 medicmedic The show was broadcast on CBC Television and radio in English and French.McColeman Phil (MP) Celebrate Canada Day, in Ottawa or here http://www.parisstaronline.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3193478 30 June 2011 The Paris Star 30 June 2011 Paris ON https://web.archive.org/web/20110707100204/http://www.parisstaronline.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3193478 7 July 2011 dead The couple returned in the evening for additional performances, and fireworks; this was considered a significant security risk. The couple began 2 July at the Canadian War Museum, unveiling the mural "The Canadians Opposite Lens" by Augustus John."Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will unveil the Canadians Opposite Lens, the latest Canadian War Museum acquisition https://web.archive.org/web/20110707143647/http://www.680news.com/news/national/article/248818--duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-will-unveil-the-canadians-opposite-lens-the-latest-canadian-war-museum-acquisition 7 July 2011 ", press release via Canada NewsWire, 2 July 2011. From there, the couple proceeded to Montreal, Quebec's Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Quebec Outside their first stop, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Centre, Reseau de Resistance du Québécois (RRQ) protesters' bilingual placards called the couple "parasites". Onlookers and well-wishers outnumbered the protesters "10 to 1", according to media reports.Prince William and Kate land in Montreal as protests begin https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/prince-william-and-kate-land-in-montreal-as-protests-begin/article2084546/ 2 July 2011 The Globe and Mail 2 July 2011 The Canadian Press Toronto ON 5 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110705172816/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/prince-william-and-kate-land-in-montreal-as-protests-begin/article2084546/ live The RRQ had hired 40 security guards to keep their protesters in check.Lindala-Haumont Roland Quebecers warm to royal visit, cool to monarchy https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/quebecers-warm-to-royal-visit-cool-to-monarchy-1.1069835 2 July 2011 CBC 2 July 2011 Toronto ON 4 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110704010749/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/06/29/f-will-kate-royal-visit-quebec.html liveMahoney Justin Prince William and Kate Middleton: Crowds bicker outside Ste. Justine Hospital https://montrealgazette.com/news/royal-visit/Crowds+bicker+outside+Justine+Hospital/5040790/story.html 4 July 2011 Montreal Gazette 2 July 2011 Montreal QCFebruary 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes The Duke and Duchess visited the hospital to meet with patients and their families. The couple received cooking classes at l'Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec. The Mouvement pacifique pour l'indépendance du Québec was planning to protest the visit by dressing in peasant costumes, outside the institute.Fringe group plans Saturday protest for Prince William and Kate's Montreal visit https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/fringe-group-plans-saturday-protest-for-prince-william-and-kate-s-montreal-visit-1.663673 https://web.archive.org/web/20241211210659/https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/fringe-group-plans-saturday-protest-for-prince-william-and-kate-s-montreal-visit-1.663673 dead 11 December 2024 29 June 2011 CTV Montreal 29 June 2011 The Canadian Press Montreal QCRavensberge Jan Prince William and Kate Middleton: Royal 'parasites' should pay their own way, Montreal protesters say https://montrealgazette.com/news/royal-visit/Royal+parasites+should+their+Montreal+protesters/5041015/story.html 4 July 2011 Montreal Gazette 2 July 2011 Montreal QC 5 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110705111858/http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/royal-visit/Royal+parasites+should+their+Montreal+protesters/5041015/story.html dead Upon their arrival at the Institut, the couple was greeted by approximately 500 fans and protesters. Jean Charest, the premier of Quebec, and his wife accompanied the couple in the class. The two couples had supper together after the short workshop.Drake Tomasz Will and Kate à l'ITHQ de Montréal http://polyscope.qc.ca/spip.php?article1763 Le Polyscope 12 July 2011 28 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110828171247/http://www.polyscope.qc.ca/spip.php?article1763 live thumb|The Duke and the premier of Quebec, Jean Charest, inspects the Royal 22e Regiment in Quebec City The couple departed from Montreal for Quebec City at 9:55 pm, on HMCS Montréal. After saying Morning Prayer with the crew of HMCS Montréal, the ship docked at Quebec City, Quebec. Crowds gathered on the boardwalk to Chateau Frontenac, and along to the Plains of Abraham.Sutherland Anne Prince comes off 'like anyone else' https://montrealgazette.com/news/royal-visit/Prince+comes+like+anyone+else/5044259/story.html 4 July 2011 Montreal Gazette 4 July 2011 Montreal QC 6 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110706211623/http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/royal-visit/Prince+comes+like+anyone+else/5044259/story.html dead The couple then toured la Maison Dauphine, an organization which serves street youth, where they had a private conversation with a small group, to here the youth's stories.Preparations in full swing for royal visit to Quebec https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/preparations-in-full-swing-for-royal-visit-to-quebec-1.663626 30 June 2011 CTV Montreal 30 June 2011 Montreal QC 7 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140107041357/http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/preparations-in-full-swing-for-royal-visit-to-quebec-1.663626 dead The first public event of the day was just after noon, a Freedom of the City Ceremony at the Quebec City Hall (Hôtel de ville de Québec). William's speech, delivered entirely in French, included "You, the Québécois and Québécoise, have such vitality and vigour. It is simply a pleasure to be here."Proudfoot Shannon Prince Charming? Will woos Quebec https://windsorstar.com/entertainment/Will+praises+beauty+vitality+Quebec/5042569/story.html 4 July 2011 Windsor Star 3 July 2011 Marianne White Anne Sutherland Windsor ON 2 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120402020238/http://www.windsorstar.com/entertainment/Will+praises+beauty+vitality+Quebec/5042569/story.html dead Sovereigntist group Réseau de Résistance du Québécois expected 300 protesters for their demonstration outside City Hall; media reported about 200 showed up.Proudfoot Shannon Royal newlyweds take in Quebec's culture https://vancouversun.com/news/Royal+newlyweds+take+Quebec+culture/5044395/story.html 4 July 2011 Vancouver Sun 3 July 2011 Marianne White Anne Sutherland Vancouver BC 7 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110707002005/http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Royal+newlyweds+take+Quebec+culture/5044395/story.html dead Protesters noted that they did have a plane fly over the city hall with a separatist banner. The next public event was at a community celebration in Lévis, Quebec, touring the Fort Numéro Un de Lévis. From there, they went to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island for the evening. Prince Edward Island thumb|The couple driven in a carriage surrounded by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Charlottetown After visiting Province House, PEI's provincial legislature at Charlottetown, the couple learned of Canadian military accomplishments in Prince Edward Island National Park, before William took part in "a training session for the 'waterbird' emergency landing procedure in a Sea King helicopter at Dalvay-by-the-Sea."http://www.royaltour.gc.ca/itiner/itiner-07-04-2011-eng.cfm Itinerary 30 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110624065749/http://royaltour.gc.ca/itiner/itiner-07-04-2011-eng.cfm 24 June 2011 dead The day was a rainy one. At the hotel, a National Historic Site of Canada, the couple was welcomed to PEI by a traditional Miqmah smudging ceremony, where they sampled several kinds of local foods. Aboriginal, Acadian and Celtic cultural and culinary traditions. The couple then challenged each other to a dragon boat race.Day Jim Dalvay by the Sea to host The Event http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Royal-Tour/2011-06-21/article-2601840/Dalvay-by-the-Sea-to-host-The-Event/1 30 June 2011 The Guardian 21 June 2011 Charlottetown PEI https://web.archive.org/web/20110625052517/http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Royal-Tour/2011-06-21/article-2601840/Dalvay-by-the-Sea-to-host-The-Event/1 25 June 2011 dead William's team won by half a length. Then on Dalvay Beach the couple chatted with beach volleyball players, sand castle builders and baked-lobster chefs. The final public event of the day was in Summerside, where the couple watched a Search and Rescue exercise at Summerside Harbour with the Canadian Coast Guard.UPDATE: Royal sightseers urged to walk into downtown http://www.journalpioneer.com/News/Local/2011-06-30/article-2624805/UPDATE%3A-Royal-sightseers-urged-to-walk-into-downtown/1 2 July 2011 The Journal Pioneer 30 June 2011 Summerside PEI https://web.archive.org/web/20110928172919/http://www.journalpioneer.com/News/Local/2011-06-30/article-2624805/UPDATE:-Royal-sightseers-urged-to-walk-into-downtown/1 28 September 2011 dead The couple then flew to Yellowknife Airport, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories arriving early in the evening. Local actors playing characters Anne Shirley and Matthew Cuthbert (Tess Benger and Kris Tusler) in Anne of Green Gables: The Musical appeared as guests.Stewart Dave Duchess says she read Anne of Green Gables as a girl http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Royal-Tour/2011-07-05/article-2631740/Duchess-says-she-read-Anne-of-Green-Gables-as-a-girl/1 6 July 2011 The Guardian 5 July 2011 Charlottetown PEI https://archive.today/20130101051425/http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Royal-Tour/2011-07-05/article-2631740/Duchess-says-she-read-Anne-of-Green-Gables-as-a-girl/1 1 January 2013 dead The province was Catherine's choice for the tour.Allemang John Beloved Anne of Green Gables beckons the Duchess https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/beloved-anne-of-green-gables-beckons-the-duchess/article2084268/?from=sec431 2 July 2011 The Globe and Mail 1 July 2011 Toronto ON 11 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120111080231/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/beloved-anne-of-green-gables-beckons-the-duchess/article2084268/?from=sec431 live Northwest Territories thumb|The Airbus CC-150 Polaris at Yellowknife Airport that was used to transport the Duke and Duchess At 11:40 am, Tuesday, 5 July, the couple participated in a public event, an Official Arrival to the Northwest Territories. William and Catherine arrived at Somba K'e Civic Plaza to take part in Aboriginal traditions and activities, including traditional drumming, dancing and sports. The ceremony was to highlight the historic and continuing cooperation between the Northwest Territories' Aboriginal peoples and residents of other cultures. The Duke's speech included the phrase "thank you" in both the Na-Dene and Inuvialuktun languages. In a street hockey game, Prince William took three shots on goal, but the young goaltender kept him from scoring. A session of the Youth Parliament at the Legislative Assembly was followed by a visit to Blachford Lake, which included the First Canadian Ranger Patrol Group and Dechinta: Bush University Centre for Research and Learning. Alberta The original public schedule for Wednesday, 6 July was listed as a day off for the royal couple. The unannounced stop was made in Slave Lake, Alberta, where the royal couple toured the town that was partially destroyed by a wildfire in May. Arriving at the town's airport, the couple met with Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach and the Mayor of Slave Lake, Karina Pillay-Kinnee. They met with emergency services personnel from the fire department, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the medical response team at Northern Lakes College. At the gym of Northern Lakes College, the couple met with some of the families affected by the fire.Wingrove Josh Royal visit keeps fire-ravaged Slave Lake's ordeal in the spotlight https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/royal-visit-keeps-fire-ravaged-slave-lakes-ordeal-in-the-spotlight/article2089151/?from=sec431 10 July 2011 The Globe and Mail 6 July 2011 Toronto ON 10 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110710170439/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/royal-visit-keeps-fire-ravaged-slave-lakes-ordeal-in-the-spotlight/article2089151/?from=sec431 live The town was in the midst of dealing with flooding of Sawridge Creek.Creek level dropping in Alberta town that faced fire, then flooding http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/breakingnews/125268539.html 10 July 2011 Winnipeg Free Press 9 July 2011 The Canadian Press Winnipeg MB 11 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110711125100/http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/breakingnews/125268539.html live At 1:30 pm, they went back to the Slave Lake Airport and continued on their way to Calgary.A town damaged by fire prepares to welcome royal couple https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/a-town-damaged-by-fire-prepares-to-welcome-royal-couple-1.666021 5 July 2011 CTV Edmonton 5 July 2011 Edmonton AB 17 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160417055451/http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/a-town-damaged-by-fire-prepares-to-welcome-royal-couple-1.666021 dead They spent the night at the private Skoki Ski Lodge, a National Historic Site near Lake Louise, within the Rocky Mountain-area Banff National Park. Much of the press coverage for this part of the tour discussed the remoteness of the site, which includes only outhouses. No official comment was made on whether it was retrofitted, at least temporarily.Hunt Stephen Skoki Lodge builds royal loo for William and Kate https://calgaryherald.com/news/royal-visit/Skoki+Lodge+builds+royal+William+Kate/5067409/story.html 10 July 2011 Calgary Herald 7 July 2011 Calgary AB https://web.archive.org/web/20110710170351/http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/royal-visit/Skoki+Lodge+builds+royal+William+Kate/5067409/story.html 10 July 2011 dead thumb|Prince William during his visit to Calgary on 8 July Arriving in Calgary in the afternoon, at Calgary International Airport, the Duke and Duchess were presented with the usual headgear in the White Hat Ceremony, but didn't wear them.Proudfoot Shannon Hats off for Will and Kate in Calgary https://edmontonjournal.com/news/royal-visit/Hats+Will+Kate+Calgary/5070170/story.html 10 July 2011 Edmonton Journal 8 July 2011 Edmonton ABFebruary 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes They toured the University of Calgary Ward of the 21st Century Research and Innovation Centre (W21C), and attended an evening Government of Canada reception at the BMO Stampede Park. The latter included the creation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Parks Canada Youth Ambassadors Program. The city gave free wristbands to public events, to lessen the volume of people.William says Canada 'far exceeded' expectations https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/william-says-canada-far-exceeded-expectations-1.989885 10 July 2011 CBC.ca 7 July 2011 Toronto ON 10 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110710020812/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2011/07/07/royal-visit-calgary.html live The first event of the Friday, 8 July, was the day for the couple to launch the Calgary Stampede Parade at Bow Valley College. The parade is run by the same organization as the top-level rodeo event itself. The parade attracted a record crowd of 425,000 people.Forbes Bryce Royal couple attracts record parade crowd https://calgaryherald.com/news/royal-visit/Royal+couple+attracts+record+parade+crowd/5077334/story.html 10 July 2011 Calgary Herald 9 July 2011 Selina Renfrow Calgary AB https://web.archive.org/web/20110715124254/http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/royal-visit/Royal+couple+attracts+record+parade+crowd/5077334/story.html 15 July 2011 dead The Vancouver Humane Society, the League Against Cruel Sports, and Fight Against Animal Cruelty had all asked that the royal couple not visit the Stampede, deeming it animal cruelty;Royals urged to skip Calgary Stampede https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/royals-urged-to-skip-calgary-stampede-1.997359 30 June 2011 The Toronto Sun 13 June 2011 Toronto ON 17 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110617080246/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2011/06/13/pei-royals-calgary-stampede-584.html? live; Blizzard Christina Is cruelty to pancakes next? http://www.torontosun.com/2011/06/20/is-cruelty-to-pancakes-next 30 June 2011 The Toronto Sun 20 June 2011 Toronto ON 10 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120310212021/http://www.torontosun.com/2011/06/20/is-cruelty-to-pancakes-next live People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) suggested that they were approaching a "hotbed of controversy".PETA urges William and Kate to skip planned visit to Stampede https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/europe/the-royal-wedding/politics-and-protocol/peta-urges-william-and-kate-to-skip-planned-visit-to-stampede/article2082220/ 2 July 2011 The Globe and Mail 30 June 2011 The Canadian Press Toronto ON 7 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110707015449/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/europe/the-royal-wedding/politics-and-protocol/peta-urges-william-and-kate-to-skip-planned-visit-to-stampede/article2082220/ live If they don't cancel the event, PETA called on locals to protest at the event.Komarnick Jamie PETA urges royal couple to skip Calgary Stampede https://calgaryherald.com/news/royal-visit/PETA+urges+royal+couple+skip+Calgary+Stampede/5034339/story.html 2 July 2011 Calgary Herald 1 July 2011 Calgary AB https://web.archive.org/web/20110704213658/http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/royal-visit/PETA+urges+royal+couple+skip+Calgary+Stampede/5034339/story.html 4 July 2011 dead The stampede has often attracted animal rights activists, on years without special guests. A horse died of a leg injury in the Stampede's first night, in spite of an "extensive overhaul to its animal care standards".Horse dies following Calgary Stampede race https://www.cbc.ca/sports/horse-dies-following-calgary-stampede-race-1.1106622 10 July 2011 CBC.ca 9 July 2011 The Canadian Press Toronto ON 11 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110711130119/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2011/07/09/sp-stampede-horse.html live Barred from attending the 2010 Stampede parade, attempts to block street preacher Art Pawlowski were unsuccessful. He planned to have his group march following the parade proper, or set up a protest.Martin Kevin Embattled preacher allowed to attend Stampede Parade http://www.calgarysun.com/2011/07/07/embattled-preacher-allowed-to-attend-stampede-parade 10 July 2011 Calgary Sun 7 July 2011 Calgary AB https://web.archive.org/web/20120601172027/http://www.calgarysun.com/2011/07/07/embattled-preacher-allowed-to-attend-stampede-parade 1 June 2012 dead There were no reports on whether he followed through. Later events included a reception at the ENMAX Conservatory, Calgary Zoo, hosted by the Alberta Government, and a public Official Departure Ceremony. Finally, after a nine-day Canadian tour that "far exceeded" expectations, according to Prince William, and was by all accounts a huge success, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge boarded a Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft, and departed the Realm, their last stop in North America being a visit to Los Angeles, California. Post-tour thumb|The Duke and Duchess at the Sony Pictures Studios on 10 July. The couple departed for California at the conclusion of their 9-day long Canadian tour. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge departed Canada on 8 July, aboard a Canadian Forces jet bound for Los Angeles, US. Upon arrival in the Californian city they were greeted by Canadian Consul General David Fransen, California Governor Jerry Brown and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Being greeted by the Canadian Consul-General first, Prince William had, according to the CBC, departed as a prince of Canada rather than a foreign prince.Valpy Michael So long, young royals, you did good CBC 8 July 2011 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/michael-valpy-so-long-young-royals-you-did-good-1.985337 8 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110711203443/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/07/07/f-vp-valpy-young-royals.html 11 July 2011 live On 9 July, the couple attended the inaugural BAFTA Brits to Watch event at the downtown Belasco Theater."Royals William and Kate to Attend L.A. 'BAFTA Brits to Watch' Event." https://web.archive.org/web/20230922182528/https://www.ibtimes.com/royals-william-kate-attend-la-bafta-brits-watch-event-294613 22 September 2023 28 June 2011.British Academy of Film and Television Arts. "BAFTA To Host Inaugural 'BAFTA Brits to Watch' in Los Angeles." https://web.archive.org/web/20110701104047/http://www.bafta.org/press/bafta-to-host-inaugural-bafta-brits-to-watch-in-los-angeles,155,SNS.html 1 July 2011 Reception A poll conducted before the tour showed 54% of those between 18 and 34 who were polled were indifferent to the tour.Smith Joanna Younger Canadians royally indifferent to tour, poll shows https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1016327--younger-canadians-royally-indifferent-to-tour-poll-shows 2 July 2011 The Toronto Star 29 June 2011 Toronto ON 24 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121024115705/http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1016327--younger-canadians-royally-indifferent-to-tour-poll-shows live Public events during the tour drew big crowds. On Canada Day at Parliament Hill, attendance was 300,000 in the morning,Proudfoot Shannon Will and Kate visit war museum on final day in Ottawa https://montrealgazette.com/news/royal-visit/Will+Kate+visit+museum+final+Ottawa/5040526/story.html 2 July 2011 Montreal Gazette Laura Baziuk Montreal QC 5 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110705084952/http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/royal-visit/Will+Kate+visit+museum+final+Ottawa/5040526/story.html deadBates Stephen Royals heckled by protesters in Montreal https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/jul/03/royals-heckled-in-montreal 4 July 2011 The Guardian 3 July 2011 London UK 30 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130930132026/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/jul/03/royals-heckled-in-montreal live and a half-million in the evening.Taber Jane 'Kate-mania' draws huge crowd to Canada Day in Ottawa https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/kate-mania-draws-huge-crowd-to-canada-day-in-ottawa/article2083327/ 2 July 2011 The Globe and Mail 1 July 2011 Toronto ON 3 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110703052300/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/kate-mania-draws-huge-crowd-to-canada-day-in-ottawa/article2083327/ live The National Capital Commission had speculated half a million would show up at the morning event.Curry Bill Sunshine plus Will and Kate could equal a half-million on the Hill https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/sunshine-plus-will-and-kate-could-equal-a-half-million-on-the-hill/article2080316/ 2 July 2011 The Globe and Mail 29 June 2011 Toronto ON https://web.archive.org/web/20110701043739/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/sunshine-plus-will-and-kate-could-equal-a-half-million-on-the-hill/article2080316/ 1 July 2011 live The Canadian tour become a subject of controversy, as the royal couple planned to attend the annual Calgary Stampede, an event that features steer busting and calf roping and is condemned by animal welfare experts. The rodeo was banned in the United Kingdom in 1934. Animal Rights groups from Britain and Canada have written to Clarence House urging the couple not to attend the event.https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/06/10/prince-william-and-kate-middleton-urged-to-avoid-cruel-rodeo-on-canada-visit-by-animal-rights-group-115875-23192884/ Prince William and Kate Middleton urged to avoid 'cruel' rodeo on Canada visit by animal rights group Daily Mirror UK 10 June 2011 25 June 2011 13 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110613100553/http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/06/10/prince-william-and-kate-middleton-urged-to-avoid-cruel-rodeo-on-canada-visit-by-animal-rights-group-115875-23192884/ live http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/local/article/895827--will-and-kate-urged-to-skip-calgary-stampede Will and Kate urged to skip Calgary Stampede Metro Vancouver 21 June 2011 25 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110625164227/http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/local/article/895827--will-and-kate-urged-to-skip-calgary-stampede 25 June 2011 dead The tour attracted small crowds and protests in the province of Quebec. Quebec MNA Amir Khadir, a leader of the leftist party Québec solidaire, referred to the royal couple as "parasites" ahead of the visit, calling the tour "a waste of public funds"."Quebec MNA bristles at cost of welcoming ‘parasites’ Will and Kate" https://web.archive.org/web/20170110083100/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/quebec-mna-bristles-at-cost-of-welcoming-parasites-will-and-kate/article2041437/ 10 January 2017 , Globe and Mail, 31 May 2011 In Montreal they were met by approximately 500 supporters and 100 protesters"Cheers, jeers greet Will and Kate in Montreal" https://web.archive.org/web/20171205194631/http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/royal-visit/Cheers+jeers+greet+Will+Kate+Montreal/5040526/story.html 5 December 2017 , The Gazette, 2 July 2011 and in Quebec City they were met by several hundred supporters and about 200 protesters, some wearing black and waving flags."Prince William, Kate undeterred by Quebec protests", Associated Press, 3 July 2011 See also Canada Royal tours of Canada List of royal tours of Canada (18th–20th centuries) List of royal tours of Canada (21st century) 2002 royal tour of Canada 2022 royal tour of Canada References 30em External links www.royaltour.gc.ca Category:Catherine, Princess of Wales Category:Monarchy of Canada Category:William, Prince of Wales Category:Royal tours of Canada Royal tour Royal tour Royal tour Category:2011 in Ottawa