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VISIT TO CANADA, 7-12 MAY 2002

Program elements

WEDNESDAY 8 MAY 2024 – KINGSTON

• Arrival and welcoming ceremony at the Royal Military College – open to the public (11.30 h)
• Visit to the Royal Military College

THURSDAY 9 MAY 2024 – OTTAWA

• Viewing of Malak Karsh photo exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography
• Wreath laying ceremony at the Peacekeeping Monument on Sussex Drive – open to the public (10.30 h)
• Visit to the Canadian Red Cross Headquarters
• Visit to the Ottawa Community Immigrant Service Organization
• "Home Coming Reception" hosted by the Mayor of Ottawa, Mr. Bob Chiarelli, by invitation only

FRIDAY 10 MAY 2024 – OTTAWA

• Unveiling of the Golden Tulip Coin of the Royal Mint and opening of the World Tulip Summit
• Opening of the Tulipmania Exhibition at Major Hill Park – open to the public (12.00 h)
• Visit to the Canadian Museum of Civilization
• Opening of the International Peace Garden at the "Canada and the World Pavillion" on Sussex Drive – open to the public (17.30 h)
• Concert attendance at the National Arts Centre

SATURDAY 11 MAY 2024 – OTTAWA

• Ceremony and unveiling of the Dutch monument "Man With Two Hats" at Dow’s Lake – open to the public (10.30 h)
• Christening of the "Canadian Liberator" tulip at Dow’s Lake – open to the public (11.00 h)
• Reception with veterans and other guests in Tulip Festival tent, by invitation only
• Accepting of gift from the Tulip Festival and Canadian citizens on behalf of the Royal Family at Major Hill Park – open to the public (14.00)
• Tulip Gala cocktail and dinner