Distinguished Canadians to join Governor General at a luncheon celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen
October 3, 2002
OTTAWA - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, and His Excellency John Ralston Saul have invited a group of distinguished Canadians – one representing each year of Her Majesty's reign – to a luncheon at Rideau Hall in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh. The luncheon will be held on Monday, October 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Rideau Hall as part of the 2002 Royal Visit to Canada on the occasion of Her Majesty's Golden Jubilee. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will stay at Rideau Hall in Ottawa from Saturday, October 12 until Tuesday, October 15.
"Over the past 50 years Her Majesty the Queen has witnessed Canada's coming of age as a dynamic, creative and inclusive society," said the Governor General. "From celebrated artists and scientists, to renowned athletes and dedicated nation-builders, the Canadians invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with The Queen represent achievements that make us proud to be Canadian. "
Each year of Her Majesty's reign will be represented by a Canadian whose achievements marked that year. From internationally acclaimed director Norman Jewison, the representative for the first year of Her Majesty's reign, to LCol Pat Stogran, representing the Golden Jubilee year, these Canadians represent a living history of our nation. Mr. Jewison was a young director starting out when the CBC was created in 1952. LCol Stogran was the Commanding Officer of the Third Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, stationed in Afghanistan over the past year. The full list of the distinguished guests will be published on October 9 and will be available at the following link on our website:
http://www.gg.ca/jubilee/guests-invites_e.asp
Members of the media wanting to arrange interviews with the luncheon guests must contact the Rideau Hall Media Office prior to the end of business on Friday, October 11.
Following the Golden Jubilee luncheon, Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will participate in a ceremonial tree planting and will view a commemorative marker.
A detailed itinerary of the activities at Rideau Hall (Annex A) follows.
Members of the media wishing to cover any of the activities that are open to the media must have proper accreditation through the Department of Canadian Heritage. The Department of Canadian Heritage will arrange transportation for accredited media to Rideau Hall.
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Media Information:
Melanie Kwong or Lucie Brosseau
Rideau Hall Media Office
Tel: (613) 993-8157 / (613) 998-0287
www.gg.ca
Stewart Wheeler
Press Secretary to the Governor General
Tel: (613) 993-8167
Pager: (613) 751-7978
For Additional Information on the Royal Visit:
Anne-Sophie Lawless
Federal Media Coordinator
Department of Canadian Heritage
Tel.: (819) 956-7070
Fax: (819) 997-0156
Annex A
ACTIVITIES AT RIDEAU HALL IN CELEBRATION OF THE ROYAL VISIT
BY HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
AND HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH
OCTOBER 12 TO 15, 2002
Note: The grounds of Rideau Hall will be closed to the public from Saturday, October 12 to Tuesday, October 15 inclusive, with the exception of the afternoon of Monday, October 14 from 2:00 p.m. at which time the public is invited to attend the ceremonial tree planting and marker viewing (see details below).
Saturday, October 12:
5:00 p.m.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Rideau Hall.
CLOSED TO MEDIA
Sunday, October 13:
Note: No official engagements at Rideau Hall.
Monday, October 14:
1:00 p.m.
Golden Jubilee luncheon in honour of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
The Governor General will deliver a speech at the start of the Golden Jubilee luncheon.
POOLED ACCESS FOR ACCREDITED MEDIA
2:00 p.m.
The Thomas Gate at Rideau Hall is opened to the public wishing to witness the ceremonial tree planting and viewing of the commemorative marker.
2:45 p.m.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh participate in a ceremonial tree planting and view a commemorative marker.
POOLED ACCESS FOR ACCREDITED MEDIA
3:10 p.m.
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh participate in a private reception for members of the Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada.
CLOSED TO MEDIA
Tuesday, October 15:
10:25 a.m.
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by the Governor General and John Ralston Saul, depart Rideau Hall for the Canada Reception Centre at the MacDonald Cartier International Airport.
CLOSED TO MEDIA
