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Her Majesty and His Royal Highness began the third and last day of their tour of
Nova Scotia by planting a tree on the grounds of Government House.
The tree, an English oak, will commemorate their three-day tour of Nova Scotia.
(camera shutter sounds)
(clapping and music)
To the sound of the bagpipes, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh departed for the airport.
(bagpipe music)
During their visit to Nova Scotia, Her Majesty and His Royal Highness renewed old
acquaintances and made many new ones.
They shared with Canadians a significant commemoration of our Navy,
showing once again how the Canadian record of service is a source of pride
and inspiration for Canadians.
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness began the next leg of the Royal Tour
in Canada’s National Capital Region.
After arriving in Ottawa,
(crowds cheering)
they proceeded directly to a rededication of
the Victoria Memorial Museum Building,
home of the Canadian Museum of Nature in downtown Ottawa.
They were greeted by The Honourable James Moore,
Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh honoured the efforts
of volunteers and Canadians who care about preserving our
national treasures and heritage buildings.
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness received a tour of the “Queens’ Lantern,”
a glass replacement of the long-vanished four-storey stone tower.
Minister Moore then invited The Queen to unveil a plaque
commemorating the dedication of The Queens’ Lantern.
(applause)
After viewing the new Water Gallery—a river aquarium,
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and a 65-foot-long blue whale skeleton—
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness listened to
the Christ Church Cathedral Girls Choir
(applause)
and then signed the museum’s guest book.
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Museum volunteers lined the exit route to say goodbye.
(crowds cheering)
Then on the way to their car, Her Majesty and His Royal Highness
paused to greet the crowds who had gathered outside the Museum.
(crowd noises)
Canadian culture was front and centre at the next event.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh visited the National Arts Centre.
After remarks by Minister Moore and a song by the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir,
accompanied by world-renowned Canadian jazz musician, Oliver Jones,
The Queen unveiled a bronze statue of Canadian jazz legend,
Oscar Peterson, and met members of his family.
(applause)
A pianist, composer and teacher, Oscar Peterson is considered
one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time.
He entertained audiences all over the world, with his music,
and gave back to this community through his teaching.
(music)
On their way back to the car The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh
stopped to greet the crowd.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Rideau Hall,
the official residence of Canada’s Governor General since 1867.
The Queen was invited to plant a red oak tree to commemorate
their visit to Canada. This indigenous tree can be found in Canada,
from the north end of the Great Lakes, east to Nova Scotia.
This was the fifth tree The Queen has planted at Rideau Hall.
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Later Her Majesty had a private audience with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
After Her meeting with the Prime Minister Her Majesty met members
of the Senate and unveiled a design for the Diamond Jubilee Window and
a carved bust of Her Majesty that will be installed in the Senate.
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The window and bust, especially designed and executed by Canadian artists,
will commemorate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the 60th anniversary of her reign,
which will be celebrated in 2012 and that of Queen Victoria’s
which was celebrated in 1897.
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This day concluded with a garden party at Rideau Hall.
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were introduced to Canadians
from the National Capital Region who are making a difference in
their communities through their involvement in business, the arts,
volunteering and more.
(crowd noises)