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![La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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This little fellow isn't very tall in his own right; but when he gets up in his mother's arms he towers above bigger folk - notably his sister behind; who stands on tiptoe; trying to get a glimpse of the King and Queen. In fact; she seems to be trying to snatch a look through his binoculars. This was in Montreal.<br />
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Picture, 1939<br />
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PHOTO : Toronto Star Archives - AQP](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000WL6HTesaYqc/t/200/I0000WL6HTesaYqc.jpg)
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![La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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An endless cheer 24 miles long and over four hours ceaseless duration constitutes the most remarkable sound in canada's history. So does Gregory Clark describe the reception which Montreal yesterday accorded the King and Queen - and the multitudes who raised that four-hour cry many of them been waiting since 6 a.m. to see the royal arrival at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. <br />
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Picture, 1939,<br />
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PHOTO : Toronto Star Archives - AQP](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00005CVzlBqG0NA/t/200/I00005CVzlBqG0NA.jpg)
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![La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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Montreal's welcome to the King and Queen was a roar hours long. From 1;500;000 throats came cheers and cries of greeting; rising to a climax when their majestics appeared on the steps of the city hall. Here they are seen; the Queen bearing a beautiful bouquet; with jovial Mayor Houde of Montreal beside them; beaming the city's welcome. White-helmeted police and uniformed guards stand by. The mayor presented the King with an illuminated address just before Mrs. Houde gave the Queen the bouquet which is shown here; then the city's Golden Book was offered for their signatures. Their names were first in the new volume.<br />
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Picture, 1939,<br />
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PHOTO : Toronto Star Archives - AQP](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000m1fa0ebvHjw/t/200/I0000m1fa0ebvHjw.jpg)
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![La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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The king smokes a cigarette after luncheon in Quebec city; shortly before making his first address on Canadain soil. Next to him is Prime Minister King; and on the right the Queen smilingly chats with Hon. E. L. Patenaude; lieutenant-governor of Quebec.<br />
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Picture, 1939<br />
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PHOTO : Toronto Star Archives - AQP](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000DkrfueEZFuY/t/200/I0000DkrfueEZFuY.jpg)
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![La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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In the lower picture; their majesties are seen driving through a line-up of war veterans on their visit to Quebec.<br />
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Picture, 1939<br />
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PHOTO : Toronto Star Archives - AQP](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000QxbumVh2I1k/t/200/I0000QxbumVh2I1k.jpg)
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![La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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Providing their own picture coverage; The world's ace press photographers; armed with official credentials and expensive equipment; have converged on Quebec today to cover the arrival of the King and Queen.<br />
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Picture, 1939<br />
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PHOTO : Toronto Star Archives - AQP](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00000x93SYAKr7o/t/200/I00000x93SYAKr7o.jpg)
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as well as civil welcome was accorded his majesty by Montreal. When the royal train Park Avenue station; selected companies of the Black Watch; the Royal Regiment; and the Fusiliers were lined up as a special guard of honor. After leaving the trian the King reviewed his guard of honor. he is shown pacing before the lines of the Fusiliers; who stand at attention with rifle butts eanwhile the great guns of Montreal boomed their royal salute; 21 guns in all. Within seven inspection of the guard of honor was over.<br />
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Picture, 1939, English<br />
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PHOTO : Toronto Star Archives - AQP](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000pb6V5ca2MZk/t/200/I0000pb6V5ca2MZk.jpg)
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Three kittle white-clad maids were so excited they almost forgot to hand the Queen this lovely bouquet when the great moment came; in Quebec's Battlefield park. They are Paule Delage; Margaret Stobo; and Emilie Fitzpatrick.<br />
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Picture, 1939, <br />
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PHOTO : Toronto Star Archives - AQP](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000uWh.On1mFkQ/t/200/I0000uWh.On1mFkQ.jpg)
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![La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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Arrival and departure were the greatest moments in every centre their majesties visited; from Quebec to Victoria and back across a continent. But louder than ever were the cheers that greeted the King and Queen as they first appeared on the train platform entering Halifax; for this was their last arrival before their final departure from Canada.<br />
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Picture, 1939, <br />
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PHOTO : Toronto Star Archives - AQP](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000YKSuZKbJk5E/t/200/I0000YKSuZKbJk5E.jpg)
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![La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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Canadians have had the opportunity of seeing the King in a wide variety of dress - naval; military; air force and mufti. As a sailor King; though; he favors the blue of the navy; and it is in an admiral's uniform he is seen; centre directly above; at the landing at Quebec.<br />
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Picture, 1939<br />
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PHOTO : Toronto Star Archives - AQP](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000rfUEfG32SCw/t/200/I0000rfUEfG32SCw.jpg)
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![La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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Lestrained was young Quebec in greeting the King and Queen than were grown-ups. These girl guigged and pushed agianst the guard-rope; waiting with eager impatience. If Quebec intended to be dig this hope was shattered by the blast of cheers that 25;000 children echoed over Battlefield Park.<br />
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Picture, 1939,<br />
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PHOTO : Toronto Star Archives - AQP](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000hkicX5LLfQk/t/200/I0000hkicX5LLfQk.jpg)
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![La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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Since dawn vast throngs had waited in Montreal to see this scene; as the King and Queen stepped through the doorway of Park Avenue station. The previous night police had been forced to clear the station of people who came with blankets; prepared to spend the night. They came again in the early morning; still laden with blankets against the cold; including one old lady who sat by the door for eight hours to see the royal arrival.<br />
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Picture, 1939<br />
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PHOTO : Toronto Star Archives - AQP](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Jrwee6LbgVI/t/200/I0000Jrwee6LbgVI.jpg)
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![La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939.<br />
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These thrones; in Quebec's parliament house; hold their majesties today. The painting shows Quebec's first sovereign council; 1663. France then held Canada<br />
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Picture, 1939<br />
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PHOTO : Toronto Star Archives - AQP](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000fqtKYNQRySw/t/200/I0000fqtKYNQRySw.jpg)
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La visite du Roi George VI au Canada en 1939....