Will and Kate’s last day in Ottawa
Posted Jul 3, 2011 05:50:19 AM.
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Prince William and Kate were at Rideau Hall for a ceremonial tree-planting ceremony with guests who got married on the same date as they did.
The small gathering at the Governor General’s residence stands in contrast to the massive crowds that cheered the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at every turn during their first two days in Canada.
More than 50 people had already gathered outside the main gate of Rideau Hall in the bright sunshine more than an hour before the ceremony.
The tree which, in fact, is already planted, is a Canadian hemlock, which is intended to symbolize the royal couple’s love and marriage.
Invited guests included people who got married on April 29, as did William and Kate, and couples celebrating 50th anniversary milestones.
There was even one couple that’s celebrating 70 years of marriage.
After the ceremony, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge went to the Canadian War Museum for a reception with veterans, war brides and families. About 200 people had started waiting outside the museum several hours before their arrival.
The couple then took part in a walk-through of the galleries, a painting, plaque unveiling and book signing before heading to the airport.
