Royal Journey
Synopsis
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh's 1951 royal tour includes stops in Canada and the United States, featuring visits to major cities and cultural events.
Synopsis
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh's five-week tour of Canada and the United States in the fall of 1951 included significant stops in Québec City, Ottawa, and Toronto. Highlights featured a visit to the National War Memorial, a performance by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in Regina, and a crossing of the Rockies by royal train. In Vancouver, the couple boarded HMCS Crusader and attended Native dances in Thunderbird Park. The tour concluded with visits to Montreal, Fredericton, and Sydney, Nova Scotia, before being welcomed by President Harry Truman in the United States.
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