Today marks the beginning of the visit
of Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The
Duchess of Cornwall, to Canada and to Newfoundland and
Labrador. Specific start times of community visits and
events part of The Royal Visit itinerary are noted
below:
Monday, November 2
Mile One Centre
5:15 p.m.
A Welcoming Ceremony to welcome Their
Royal Highnesses to Canada and to Newfoundland and
Labrador begins.
Tuesday, November 3
Cupids
11:00 a.m.
Their Royal Highnesses visit Cupids,
the first English settlement in Canada, celebrating its
400th anniversary in 2010. Following a tour of the
Cupids Cove Plantation Archaeological Site, Their Royal
Highnesses proceed to the United Church for remarks and
musical performances. Their Royal Highnesses unveil a
plaque commemorating the Royal Visit for the new Cupids
Legacy and Interpretation Centre. The Premier of
Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Danny
Williams, and other dignitaries will join Their Royal
Highnesses.
Brigus
12:05 p.m.
Their Royal Highnesses visit Brigus, a
small community known for its commitment to cultural
heritage and architectural preservation. They will see
St. George's Church, the church garden and Brigus
Harbour. They will visit John Leamon Stone Barn Museum
for a short presentation on the history of the town,
architecture and the port.
Their Royal Highnesses will continue
on foot to Hawthorne Cottage, home of the world-renowned
Arctic explorer and mariner Captain Bob Bartlett.
Stella Burry Community Services, St.
John�s
2:15 p.m.
His Royal Highness visits the Stella
Burry Community Services Centre. He will open the new
housing project at Rawlins Cross � the only building
opening His Royal Highness will conduct on this visit �
and unveil a plaque commemorating the opening and the
Royal Visit.
Memorial University � Marine Institute
and Students in Free Enterprise
(SIFE)
3:20 p.m.
His Royal Highness attends a
demonstration and a discussion on sustainable fishing at
the Marine Institute. He also meets with Memorial
University�s SIFE team. These award-winning students
will present a series of their entrepreneurial projects
to The Prince.
Reception Hosted by the Government of
Newfoundland and Labrador at The Rooms Provincial
Archives, Art Gallery and Museum
8:00 p.m.
Their Royal Highnesses join a
reception co-hosted by the Lieutenant Governor of
Newfoundland and Labrador, His Honour, the Honourable
John C. Crosbie, and the Premier of Newfoundland and
Labrador, the Honourable Danny Williams.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Government House
10:00 a.m.
Their Royal Highnesses meet with Their
Honours, the Honourable John C. Crosbie, Lieutenant
Governor, and Mrs. Crosbie. They will plant trees on the
grounds of Government House.
National War Memorial
10:45 a.m.
Their Royal Highnesses will lay a
wreath to honour the memory of the sons and daughters of
Newfoundland and Labrador. Premier Williams will attend.
Association for New Canadians
11:20 a.m.
Their Royal Highnesses meet with
students, teachers and volunteers at the Association for
New Canadians Language Training School, Smithville
Crescent.
Departure from Newfoundland and
Labrador
12:30 p.m.
Their Royal Highnesses arrive at St.
John�s International Airport and depart for Toronto.
Additional information can be found at
www.gov.nl.ca/royalvisit and on the Government of Canada
website at
www.visiteroyale-royalvisit.gc.ca.