QuoteThe Earl and Countess of Wessex from 11 to 18th September - will carry out engagements in Canada.
The Governor General of Canada | Le gouverneur général du Canada (http://www.gg.ca/)
I love that because it being Canada maybe we will get some articles or photos of them this time. :yesss:
CityNews (http://m.citynews.ca/news/222980/index.php#menu)
QuoteIt's billed as a working visit which includes stops in Ontario and the Arctic.
The Queen's youngest son and his wife have visited Canada many times, but this will be their first trip to the North.
The tour includes stops in the Ontario cities of Trenton, Toronto, Hamilton, St. Catharines and Midland, as well as a visit to Iqaluit.
Iqaluit should be interesting. Hope they see more of it than I did. Fog like pea soup, bumping into buildings.
Midland should also be interesting. They are visiting Sainte-Marie-au-pays-des-Hurons which is a neat historical spot
Huronia Historical Parks (http://www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/sm/index.htm)
The Itinerary for the Earl and Countess of Wessex in Canada: September 11-18, 2012 | Carolyn Harris: Royal Historian (http://www.royalhistorian.com/the-itinerary-for-the-earl-and-countess-of-wessex-in-canada-september-11-18-2012/)
Their Excellencies to Host The Earl and Countess of Wessex at Rideau Hall During their Working Visit to Canada | FinancialContent Business Page (http://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/news/read/22215105/Their_Excellencies_to_Host_The_Earl_and_Countess_of_Wessex_at_Rideau_Hall_During_their_Working_Visit_to_Canada_)
QuoteOn the occasion of a working visit to Canada by Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will host Their Royal Highnesses at Rideau Hall during their stay in the national capital, on September 11 and 12, 2012.
Royals kick off Canadian tour with stop in Ottawa (http://www.canada.com/Royals+kick+Canadian+tour+with+stop+Ottawa/7219975/story.html)
Quote
The Queen's youngest son and his wife will arrive in Ottawa Tuesday on their first leg of a weeklong working visit to Canada.
Prince Edward and Sophie — known as the Earl and Countess of Wessex — may not be the best-known royals or high up in the line for the throne, but the single best way to promote the Crown in Canada is to have members of the royal family visit here, said Robert Finch, the dominion chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada.
"People get to see members of the royal family in a Canadian setting. That's a very powerful message that comes across and it reinforces those great ties and bonds between the country and the members of the royal family," Finch said.
I'm glad to see that they are expanding their destinations and including Midland Ontario. My sister-in-law and family live there and she is a devout royalist.
This couple are certainly a favourite of ours and its always wonderful to know they visit. I wonder if they will ever bring their children. That would be great!
I'll walk up the hill to Sir Brock's monument to see Sophie...I'm rather excited, as I will have my visiting cousin from Scotland with me.
Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario | Lieutenant Governor of Ontario announces Ontario portion of working visit of Their Royal Highnesses, (http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1034359/lieutenant-governor-of-ontario-announces-ontario-portion-of-working-visit-of-their-royal-highnesses-the-earl-and-countess-of-wessex)
My goodness, they certainly have them driving all over Southern Ontario! :teehee:
NunatsiaqOnline 2012-09-10: NEWS: Prince Edward to appear at public feast inside Iqaluit’s St. Jude’s parish hall (http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674prince_edward_to_visit_nunavut_legislature_sept._13/)
QuotePeople in Iqaluit will get a chance to meet Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones, the Countess of Wessex, at a community feast to be held 6:30 p.m., Sept. 13 at St. Jude's Anglican Parish Hall in Iqaluit.
It's the only event in Iqaluit to which members of the public may gain access, during a visit that will start at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Nunavut legislative building, where Prince Edward will preside over a ceremony held to honour 16 long-serving Nunavut RCMP members and employees.
http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/EA5JYz5awDIQJiv0xMY6aA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9aW5zZXQ7aD0zNDQ7cT04NTt3PTUxMg--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2012-09-12T150934Z_322231772_GM1E89C1S2W01_RTRMADP_3_CANADA-POLITICS.JPG
Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones visit Ottawa | Home | Ottawa Sun (http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/09/12/prince-edward-and-sophie-rhys-jones-visit-ottawa)
Thanks, Snokitty for the links..
You are :welcome: :blowkiss:
Video: Countess of Wessex visits the Canadian War Museum (http://www.calgaryherald.com/Video+Countess+Wessex+visits+Canadian+Museum/7231655/story.html)
Quote
Her Royal Highness, The Countess of Wessex, visited the Canadian War Museum on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 to view, among other things, the "1812" exhibit and to visit with veterans in the LeBreton Gallery which houses a collection of tanks. Andrea McCaffrey presented the Countess with a photo of a cake she had been commissioned to make for the Monarchist League of Canada as part of their Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Prince Edward and wife Sophie arrive in Iqaluit - Yahoo! News Canada (http://ca.news.yahoo.com/prince-edward-wife-sophie-arrive-iqaluit-133905959.html)
QuotePrince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, arrived in Iqaluit Wednesday night. It's the first royal visit to Iqaluit in 10 years.
Nunavut Premier Eva Aariak said it's another opportunity to teach visitors about the territory and people who live there.
"I'm always talking about, in my travels outside of Nunavut, to inform the people about who we are, where we come from, what we are all about and about our vibrant, wonderful new territory," she said. "I am so very glad they will be able to see it firsthand."
Aariak said Nunavut was the royals' first choice of places to go when they were planning their visit to Canada.
The War Museum is a great place, the tank display is amazing.
I hope they enjoy Iqaluit, it is interesting. But for a truly beautiful spot they should head an hour north to Pangnirtung. Not only the centre for Nunuvut Tapestry art and print art, it has some of the most outstanding scenery in the North.
Flickriver: Photos from Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Canada (http://www.flickriver.com/places/Canada/Nunavut/Pangnirtung/search/)
Royals in the Arctic: The Earl and Countess of Wessex Visit Iqaluit, Nunavut | Carolyn Harris: Royal Historian (http://www.royalhistorian.com/royals-in-the-arctic-the-earl-and-countess-of-wessex-visit-iqaluit-nunavut/)
QuoteThe royal couple have a full itinerary of events during their time in Nunavut. The program began this morning at 10:30am with a ceremony at the Nunavut legislative building to honour sixteen long serving members and employees of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Earl of Wessex is Honorary Deputy Commissioner of the RCMP and takes a close interest in the organization. Five of the honourees will receive Diamond Jubilee medals. After a lunch given by The Honourable Edna Ekhivalak Elias, the Commissioner of Nunavut, at her Residence, the Earl and Countess will attend a service of dedication at St. Jude's Anglican Cathedral.
St Jude's Anglican Church is built in the shape of an igloo. It is rather unique. It was badly damaged a few years back in a fire, but it has been restored.
Anglicans Ablaze: Iqaluit's new igloo church gets cross and steeple (http://anglicansablaze.blogspot.ca/2011/07/iqaluits-new-igloo-church-gets-cross.html)
i did post in Diamond Jubliee thread can moves? if Windsor says ok or not?
Quote from: Kate on September 11, 2012, 01:58:37 PM
I'm glad to see that they are expanding their destinations and including Midland Ontario. My sister-in-law and family live there and she is a devout royalist.
This couple are certainly a favourite of ours and its always wonderful to know they visit. I wonder if they will ever bring their children. That would be great!
I'll walk up the hill to Sir Brock's monument to see Sophie...I'm rather excited, as I will have my visiting cousin from Scotland with me.
Sounds wonderful, Kate. It would be great if they included Louise and Jas when they are a bit older. Very educational for the children as well. I can see W & K doing that as his mother once did. Edward might be a bit too traditional and he and Sophie have expressed a desire to keep their children under wraps, as it were but have at least seen them out and about quite a lot more as they grow up, like the recent Olympics and Paralympics.
Wouldn't mind meeting Sophie myself. Congrats to you and your cousin and have lots of fun and a yummy proper high tea afterwards to celebrate !!
Hope you get some pics!! Thanks to Macrobug for all the additional info about the area, sounds lovely.
Quote from: Lucy on September 13, 2012, 06:45:22 PM
Quote from: Kate on September 11, 2012, 01:58:37 PM
I'm glad to see that they are expanding their destinations and including Midland Ontario. My sister-in-law and family live there and she is a devout royalist.
This couple are certainly a favourite of ours and its always wonderful to know they visit. I wonder if they will ever bring their children. That would be great!
I'll walk up the hill to Sir Brock's monument to see Sophie...I'm rather excited, as I will have my visiting cousin from Scotland with me.
Sounds wonderful, Kate. It would be great if they included Louise and Jas when they are a bit older. Very educational for the children as well. I can see W & K doing that as his mother once did. Edward might be a bit too traditional and he and Sophie have expressed a desire to keep their children under wraps, as it were but have at least seen them out and about quite a lot more as they grow up, like the recent Olympics and Paralympics.
Wouldn't mind meeting Sophie myself. Congrats to you and your cousin and have lots of fun and a yummy proper high tea afterwards to celebrate !!
Hope you get some pics!! Thanks to Macrobug for all the additional info about the area, sounds lovely.
Prince Edward and Sophie didnt bring their kids on trips because kids had school this year remind Louise had eyes problems when she was born and James dont have problems when he was born but their kids stay out spotlight Prince Edward and Sophie hired nanny to watch kids and family watch their children when parents was away on trips,state banquet,gala dinner,etc what both had plans for Wessexes in London engagement but i respect Sophie but Louise dont have problem with eye when she grewup Sophie always careful on Louise all the times..She is good mother
Diamond Jubilee: Sophie Wessex pays sartorial tribute to her Canadian hosts - hellomagazine.com (http://diamondjubilee.hellomagazine.com/queens-jubilee/tours/201209131126/earl-countess-wessex-canada/)
Quote
With their nephew, William, and his wife wowing crowds on the other side of the world, the Earl and Countess of Wessex touched down in Canada this week.
And although their visit may be of a more low-key nature than that of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, it comes off the back of a whirlwind summer for Sophie and Edward.
Hot on the heels of their appearance at the Paralympic Ball, as well as their previous Jubilee tours to Gibraltar and the West Indies, the royal couple are on a seven-day tour of the country they know very well.
Edward & Sophie meeting with War Veterans
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-130.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-134.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-141.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-150.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-156.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-157.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-162.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-163.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-165.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-220.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-276.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-281.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-290.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-298.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-307.jpg
http://www.richardlawrencephotography.ca/vacgalleries/wessex/content/images/large/20120912_Wessex-312.jpg
They look so great together, what a team! :clap:
Britain's Earl and Countess of Wessex visit Canada - Monsters and Critics (http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/royalwatch/news/article_1703638.php/Britain-s-Earl-and-Countess-of-Wessex-visit-Canada)
QuotePremier Eva Aariak was thrilled to meet the royals and tweeted her appreciation: 'It was an honour to welcome the Earl and Countess of Wessex to Nunavut last night. I look forward to the feast tonight!'
During the trip they will hand out around 250 Duke of Edinburgh Awards - which are handed out to youngsters who complete a programme of activities - to high-achieving young Canadians.
Britain's Earl And Countess of Wessex Visit Canada (http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Earl+of+Wessex-256989.html)
QuotePremier Eva Aariak was thrilled to meet the royals and tweeted her appreciation: "It was an honour to welcome the Earl and Countess of Wessex to Nunavut last night. I look forward to the feast tonight!"
During the trip they will hand out around 250 Duke of Edinburgh Awards - which are handed out to youngsters who complete a programme of activities - to high-achieving young Canadians.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex Attend the Toronto International Film Festival | Carolyn Harris: Royal Historian (http://www.royalhistorian.com/the-earl-and-countess-of-wessex-attend-the-toronto-international-film-festival/)
Quote
For the Earl of Wessex, attending the Toronto International Film Festival reflects his longstanding interest in film and the theatre. Instead of pursuing a military career like his elder brothers Prince Charles and Prince Andrew, Prince Edward pursued jobs in the arts. In 1988, he joined Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group as a production assistant.
Edward's work inspired a personal visit to Toronto in 1989, when the Prince attended the premiere of the Phantom of the Opera. After working for another theatre company, Theatre Division, Edward founded his own television production company, Ardent Productions, in 1993. Ardent produced a broad range of programs, most notably documentaries about King Edward VIII and the restoration of Windsor Castle after the 1992 fire, but experienced financial difficulties. Both the Earl and Countess began a full schedule of royal duties with the Golden Jubilee in 2002 but the couple's artistic interests continue to influence the itineraries of their official, working and personal visits.
Photo slide show
Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones visit Ottawa | Ottawa & Region | News | Ottawa Sun (http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/09/12/prince-edward-and-sophie-rhys-jones-visit-ottawa)
Edit to add: Countess of Wessex visiting Niagara | Local | News | St. Catharines Standard (http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2012/09/14/countess-of-wessex-visiting-niagara)
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2012/09/15/acountess-comes-to-queenston-heights
This photo shows Countess Sophie participating in events of the day.
St. Catharines Standard (http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/)
[mod]Link wasn't working but it may be that the newspaper is trying to fix it. So I left the link up but added another link to the same paper[/mod]
Kate, I get "Server Not Found" when I click on the link you provided. :(
Cindy
CBC.ca - Image Gallery - Iqaluit royal visit (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/photos/3090/#igImgId_51096)
Sorry, Cinrit.... I'll try that link again.... I had noticed that time and ran off to church...
Quote from: Kate on September 16, 2012, 12:32:35 PM
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2012/09/15/acountess-comes-to-queenston-heights
This photo shows Countess Sophie participating in events of the day.
St. Catharines Standard (http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/)
Link wasn't working but it may be that the newspaper is trying to fix it. So I left the link up but added another link to the same paper
Thanks, Kate and Macrobug. I followed another link at the link you provided, Macrobug, and I think this is the one Kate was going for:
Royalty in Niagara | Local | News | St. Catharines Standard (http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2012/09/15/a-countess-comes-to-queenston-heights)
Cindy
Thanks Cindy.. Sometimes I'm lucky and am successful in inserting a link and yet there are other times I'm not.. Much appreciated! :hug:
You're welcome. :)
Cindy
Royal tour: Edward and Sophie visit Georgian Bay - thestar.com (http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1257682--royal-tour-edward-and-sophie-visit-georgian-bay)
Getting rather close to my abode! Should have sent an invite for tea
Will you get a chance to see them, Macrobug? (We need a smiley with crossed fingers!)
Cindy
Thank you all for providing these links.. I'm a bit frustrated that the UK papers did not pick up much regarding this tour, if any, at all! Everyday I went into all the comments section and asked WHY they were not showing the Canadian tour with The Wessexes! The comments were usually with the Kate and Will articles. I don't think they printed one, which is not surprising! However, totally unfair! Sophie and Edward were also working on behalf of the Jubilee year...
Quote from: cinrit on September 17, 2012, 02:57:58 PM
Will you get a chance to see them, Macrobug? (We need a smiley with crossed fingers!)
Cindy
No. Busy weekend with the Fall Fair etc....but my cousins saw them at SaintMarie amoung the Hurons. Two of them work there.
How Prince Edward and Sophie forged deep ties with Canada - Canada - CBC News (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/09/17/f-royal-visit-earl-countess-wessex.html)
^^ Lucky cousins! Edward and Sophie both look great. They really should get more media coverage, but maybe they're just as glad they don't.
Cindy
Media coverage can be a bit of a curse and a blessing. There really wasn't much about their trip. But then again I don't have TV and I don't buy newspapers. Just get my news from the internet
There was a note in the article that said this was a working visit, rather than an official visit. I'm not sure that that would make a difference in the coverage, but maybe it does. Well, at least we hear about them enough to know they're around and they're doing well. :)
Cindy