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Royal Tour to Canada Begins Today - Charles and Camilla in Canada
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by albertacowpoke | November 2, 2009 at 06:20 am
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Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will start a 12 day tour of Canada today. This will be Camilla's first visit this country.
Their itinerary has them visiting 12 cities and communities in Newfoundland, Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia.
The visit will be kicked off today with a visit to St. John's Newfoundland. They are scheduled to arrive at 4:30 pm EST.
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla begin an 11-day royal tour of Canada on Monday.
The visit, their first as a married couple, includes stops in Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec. They are scheduled to visit 12 cities and communities from Nov. 2 to Nov. 12.
The royal couple's tour of the country comes at a time when a recent survey obtained last week by CBC News indicated that a majority of Canadians felt the constitutional monarchy is out of step with the times, and that only one-quarter agreed Prince Charles was ahead of the times.
The couple will begin the royal tour in Newfoundland on Monday afternoon, and they will be greeted by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean and Premier Danny Williams in St. John's.
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at 07:03 on November 2nd, 2009
How much will that cost us? Another royal jolly while lots of us recession hit subjects face no holidays this year. This lot haven't been been to my town yet.
at 09:42 on November 2nd, 2009
The bill for this, including security is high. I think this one is being paid for by Canada. There has been a lot of discussion on the Royal family here in the last week or so. Not much of it was positive, however I agree with a211 that there is an attraction whenever they visit.
at 09:12 on November 2nd, 2009
Is this a goodwill tour? Does it state the purpose of their visit?
It's always a big deal when they visit the U.S. Royalty, no matter your point of view, generate interest and curiosity. There are not many monarchs left in the world, and seeing a queen, king, or prince/princess carries with it some awe and nostalgia.
at 09:44 on November 2nd, 2009
a211423 it is touted as a tour where Prince Charles shows his wife the country he so loves.
I was involved with the visit of Prince Charles and Diana to Victoria, BC, I believe it was 1985. It is always a big attraction. The Royal family is very popular in Victoria.
at 10:03 on November 2nd, 2009
It will be interesting to see if Canadians still care about Royals coming over, especially now that Prince Charles has a new wife.
at 10:46 on November 2nd, 2009
I think it will probably be a big deal, since we have a culture of celebrity worship.
at 10:43 on November 2nd, 2009
Great video.
"in appreciation, Charles, of whatever it is that you do..."
lol
at 10:46 on November 2nd, 2009
Glad you liked it:)
at 14:11 on November 2nd, 2009
Is he still sleeping with her? According to the headliners at the checkout..LOL! No, I do not buy them.
I feel sorry for Charles for the poor man was never loved. His Mother never hardly touched him. Nannies did. That is why he wants an older , uglier woman..it is familiar.
I feel sorry for her too tho. When the limelight is off they have to take off their clothes and still do what the rest of us do. It is very hard for this kind of elite to ever have solitude. The schedule is consistent. I worked within a family of this "lifestyle". Walking amongst the art, the gardens and on a million dollar carpet was nice.
It makes the scripture very understandable about the rich man.
at 14:18 on November 2nd, 2009
Thanks for your comments QH. :)
at 16:06 on November 2nd, 2009
QueensHart, he's no spring chicken either, yanno! She's only 16 months older, that's not a heck of a lot. According to a recent Canadian poll, Charles has an "image problem." No big shocker that.
I don't feel sorry for either of them, they made their bed, now they can "lay" in it.
Too bad the line can't skip him and go to William ...
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Jack99989 (not verified)at 14:46 on November 5th, 2009
There is a huge admiration for Canadians by us Brits, a historical kinship, and the tour is being aired on BBC and most live news stations in the UK. I am disheartened to read inaccurate views of Charles' childhood and remote mother. Its well known that whilst HM the Queen was preparing Charles for the throne, she was very intimate with him. The subsequent films, myths and tragic relationship fuel the media drivel that people read as historic but is often myth and rumour but reported as fact. I am not sure what type of reception they will receive in Quebec but i am heartened by the interest and happiness about the visit. Cost, well it will probably be a few tax cents spread across the whole population or perhaps a few pence of ours.....not alot to keep a kinship afloat in my opinion and not alot to promote Maple Syrup exports and all things Canadian to us Brits who love the tourist adventure of Canada.....
at 14:53 on November 5th, 2009
Thank you very much for your comments. Tradition does indeed give us a shared history.
at 14:44 on November 2nd, 2009
The sycophants will be out in droves to gape at those two.
at 14:56 on November 2nd, 2009
If they bow down, you can label them as sycophants, otherwise they will fall in the "fan" or "gawker" category, eh?
at 15:06 on November 2nd, 2009
I knew there was a difference between the Queen's English and American English:)
at 18:22 on November 2nd, 2009
Too right, cowboy. One of us has it right, the other has the funny accent ;)
at 20:48 on November 2nd, 2009
Lol I don.t have an accent, so it has to be you lol
at 16:38 on November 2nd, 2009
This is interesting, a bit of Canadian history:
Source: google.com
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Westcoast peon (not verified)at 20:31 on November 2nd, 2009
Here come some privileged royals on a party with our elite paid for by the peons, off with their heads.