2011 Royal Tour - Canada Day Citizenship ceremony
Thousands of Canadians were awaiting the arrival of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Their Excellencies at the Canadian Museum of Civilisations for the Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony.
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Before leaving the Canadian Museum of Civilisations, Their Royal Highnesses signed the guest book.
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Official photo of Their Royal Highnesses, Their Excellencies and the 25 new Canadians.
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His Royal Highness stopped to speak to a young women holding her child.
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Her Excellency Sharon Johnston personally congratulated all the new Canadians.
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His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge presented each new Canadian with a certificat.
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Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge gave a Canadian Flag.
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Minister Kenney delivered a speech for this special occasion.
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The Governor General presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 25 new Canadians, in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses, Her Excellency Sharon Johnston, and the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism.
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The ceremony began with the singing of the National Anthem.
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The theme of the 2011 Royal Tour conducted by Their Royal Highnesses is “Moving Forward Together: From Past Accomplishments to Current Service to Future Achievements.”
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Their Royal Highnesses, accompanied by Their Excellencies, then headed to Parliament Hill to attend the Canada Day Noon Show.
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