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The royal treatment

Why they came
Why they came

Why they came

For once the Canadian Forces was at the heart of a royal tour. Not only did the royal couple wear poppies - both the Canadian and British versions - everywhere, but their entire 11-day tour was packed with an unusually high number of military engagements, including presenting colours to Canadian regiments in both Toronto and Montreal as well as celebrating the 100th anniversary of the navy. And instead of the usual present, Canada is donating $250,000 in the royal couple's name to the Military Families Fund. Then, finally came Nov. 11, when Governor General Michaëlle Jean and Prince Charles laid wreaths before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National Cenotaph.

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  • Willie

    Tut, tut now, don't touch the Royals. They certainly have attended all kinds of engagements, but all people, even princes, need a helping hand once in while. Our gracious Lady offered that and more, being the excellent Gov. General she is. We have got to stop all this nonsense about hands off for heavens sake. This is Canada; not the Sceptred Isle. We will do what we think is right here in our native land..