Governor General Mary Simon is sitting down, wearing a beautifully coloured shawl.

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Her Excellency is sitting at a table outside, laughing. Flowers are blurry in the foreground. — Letter to Canadians from the Governor General

Governor General Simon is shaking hands with Pope Francis. — Governor General takes part in the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis

The Governor General delivers remarks from a podium. The podium says “ La fête du Canada/Canada Day.” — Canada Day

The insignia of the Order is a stylized snowflake of six points, with a red annulus at its centre which bears a stylized maple leaf — Governor General announces new appointments to the Order of Canada and promotions within the Order

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival — National Indigenous Peoples Day

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales shakes the hand of an Indigenous leader as he walks in front of a row of people. Governor General Simon walks to his left. — Royal Tour of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

Governor General Mary Simon — Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon

Official visit to Yukon

Official visit to Governor General’s home region of Nunavik

Official photo of His Excellency Whit Grant Fraser. Bookshelves are visible in the background. — His Excellency Whit Grant Fraser

Rideau Hall

Apply for a Coat of Arms, Flag, Badge — Grant of a Coat of Arms, Flag, Badge

Entrance to the Citadelle. Sign above reads Gouverneur Général. — The Citadelle