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The Governor General of Canada

The Governor General of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon

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Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Group of the crowd at Mosaic Stadium in Saskatchewan.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sovereign and Royal Family
Governor General Simon is sitting at a table and writing in a book. There is a portrait of Her Majesty The Queen on the table. Text in the lower right corner of the image reads, “Credit: David Parry/PA Media Assignments.”
Commemorations for Her Majesty the Queen in London
Meeting with the President of the Republic of Korea
Commemorations and activities following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Governor General marks 50 years of Decorations for Bravery
Presentation of Letters of Credence
Her Excellency is sitting at a table outside, laughing. Flowers are blurry in the foreground.
Letter to Canadians from the Governor General
Official photo of Governor General Mary May Simon. She is outdoors. The Rideau Hall gardens are visible in the background.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon
Rideau Hall
Rideau Hall
Governor General Simon is shaking hands with Pope Francis.
Visit of His Holiness Pope Francis
Apply for a Coat of Arms, Flag, Badge
Grant of a Coat of Arms, Flag, Badge
Official photo of His Excellency Whit Grant Fraser. Bookshelves are visible in the background.
His Excellency Whit Fraser
Entrance to the Citadelle. Sign above reads Gouverneur Général.
The Citadelle
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