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Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022
Royal Visit 1951
The first official visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Nova Scotia took place in November 1951 when, as HRH Princess Elizabeth, she toured the province with her husband HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on behalf of her ailing father, HM King George VI.
Their Canadian itinerary brought them into Nova Scotia via train at Amherst, where 3,000 children greeted the couple during a 10-minute stop before continuing to Truro. Farmers en route were requested to keep their cattle off the tracks for two hours prior to the train's scheduled arrival in Springhill Junction and Folly Lake. 20,000 people turned out for the brief stop in Truro.
The royal couple were in Halifax on 7 and 8 November; their arrival was heralded by high winds and driving rain, which failed to deter the 50,000 well-wishers who turned out to greet them. Premier Angus L. Macdonald gave a welcoming address in Province House and Mayor Gordon S. Kinley introduced Princess Elizabeth to Lunenburg artist Earl Bailly in Halifax City Hall.
During a dinner hosted by Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs. J.A.D. McCurdy, Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were entertained by opera singer and Amherst native, Audrey Farnell. Premier Macdonald hosted a state dinner and the Royal Couple appeared on the balcony of the Nova Scotian Hotel to wave farewell to a crowd of admirers.
Results 1 to 18 of 22 from your search: 1951
"Welcome to Our Royal Visitors 1951 Canada" pin
Date: 1951
Reference: Royal Visits to Nova Scotia — Nova Scotia Archives RG 51 vol. 5
Royal Visit Arrangements
Date: 1951
Reference: Royal Visits to Nova Scotia — Nova Scotia Archives RG 51 vol. 6 no. 2318
HRH Princess Elizabeth and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at Amherst train station
Date: 07 November 1951
Photographer: Maurice Slaunwhite, Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Reference: Photo collection — Nova Scotia Archives Album no. 9 - The Royal Tour 1951 - p. 1
Halifax arrangements
Date: 1951
Reference: Royal Visits to Nova Scotia — Nova Scotia Archives RG 51 vol. 6 no. 2319
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrive by train in Halifax
Date: November 1951
Photographer: Maurice Slaunwhite, Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Reference: Photo collection — Nova Scotia Archives Album no. 9 - The Royal Tour 1951 - p. 3
Invitation to Reception in Province House
Date: 07 November 1951
Reference: Royal Visits to Nova Scotia — Nova Scotia Archives RG 51 vol. 5 no. 2262
Presentation card, Province House
Date: 07 November 1951
Reference: Royal Visits to Nova Scotia — Nova Scotia Archives RG 51 vol. 6 no. 2425
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson are presented to Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh
Date: 07 November 1951
Photographer: Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Reference: Photo collection — Nova Scotia Archives Album no. 9 - The Royal Tour 1951 - p. 25
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip leave Province House
Date: 07 November 1951
Photographer: Nova Scotia Bureau of Information
Reference: Photo collection — Nova Scotia Archives Album no. 9 - The Royal Tour 1951 - p. 29
Earl Bailly is presented to Princess Elizabeth
Date: 07 November 1951
Photographer: Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Reference: Photo collection — Nova Scotia Archives Album no. 9 - The Royal Tour 1951 - p. 33
Signatures of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh
Date: 07 November 1951
Reference: J.A.D. McCurdy — Nova Scotia Archives 2007-058 005-03 - Government House visitor's book, 1949-1955
Princess Elizabeth presented with a bouquet
Date: November 1951
Photographer: Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Reference: Photo collection — Nova Scotia Archives Album no. 9 - The Royal Tour 1951 - p. 39
Luncheon at Lord Nelson Hotel
Date: 08 November 1951
Photographer: Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Reference: Photo collection — Nova Scotia Archives Album no. 9 - The Royal Tour 1951 - p. 51
Programme for luncheon held at Lord Nelson Hotel
Date: 08 November 1951
Reference: D.C. Harvey — Nova Scotia Archives MG 1, vol. 2120 no. 21
President Kerr and Lt. Col. Laurie greet royal visitors
Date: 08 November 1951
Reference: Photo collection — Nova Scotia Archives Album no. 9 - The Royal Tour 1951 - p. 35
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip visiting Camp Hill Hospital
Date: November 1951
Photographer: Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Reference: Photo collection — Nova Scotia Archives Album no. 9 - The Royal Tour 1951 - p. 55
Dinner menu, Nova Scotian Hotel
Date: 08 November 1951
Reference: Royal Visits to Nova Scotia — Nova Scotia Archives RG 51 vol. 5 no. 2261
Going to state dinner, Nova Scotian Hotel
Date: 08 November 1951
Photographer: Nova Scotia Bureau of Information
Reference: Photo collection — Nova Scotia Archives Album no. 9 - The Royal Tour 1951 - p. 73