Creation of the Diamond Jubilee Medal
The design of the medal, created by the Canadian Heraldic Authority, was also unveiled by the Governor General and the Prime Minister, at Rideau Hall.
Thu, 02/03/2011 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2011-0027-005
The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal will mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne on February 6, 1952, which will be celebrated next year. The medal will serve to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. More information on the medal is available at www.gg.ca/diamondjubilee.
Thu, 02/03/2011 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2011-0027-006
On February 3, 2011, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has approved the creation of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Thu, 02/03/2011 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2011-0027-001
His Excellency was joined by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, who unveiled the official emblem for the Diamond Jubilee year and invited Canadians to prepare to mark this important anniversary in 2012.
Thu, 02/03/2011 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2011-0027-003
The governor general delivered remarks: "This medal is an opportunity to come together as a nation, to celebrate service and to see how we are brought together through action and by the very fact that Canada’s heritage is forever linked to the Crown."
Thu, 02/03/2011 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2011-0027-004