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Executive Council
April 22, 2010

The following is being distributed at the request of His Honour, the Honourable John Crosbie, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador:

Public Invited to Her Royal Highness Tree Planting at Government House

His Honour, The Honourable John Crosbie, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Her Honour Jane Furneaux Crosbie, are pleased to invite the public to Government House grounds to greet and witness Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, plant a tree . The tree planting will take place at 1:45 p.m. this Saturday, April 24. The public is requested to be in place by 1:30 p.m.

His Honour noted that there is a longstanding tradition of members of the Royal Family planting trees at Government House. The North Paddock has a substantial grouping of trees which were planted by members of the Royal Family. The most recent trees were planted by Queen Elizabeth in 1997 and by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall in November of last year. Each tree has a small plaque indicating the date and member of the Royal Family who planted it.

"We are honoured that The Princess Royal will continue this tradition," His Honour stated. "Jane and I encourage the public, including children and youth organizations, to welcome Her Royal Highness to Government House grounds."

The Princess Royal will plant a Crimson King Maple tree and inspect the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's Mounted Unit.

"The participation of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's Mounted Unit is very much appreciated," noted Mr. Crosbie. "Given the Princess's equestrian background, I'm sure she will be impressed by the magnificent horses in this unit."

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Media contact:
Gary Cake
Private Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor
709-729-4494
GCake@gov.nl.ca 

2010 04 22                                                    2:25 p.m.
 


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