N.L. celebrates King Charles's coronation with Government House event
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St. John's rang in the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday morning with a lively 21 gun salute among other festivities at Government House.
Hosted by Lieutenant Governor Judy Foote, the King's representative in Newfoundland and Labrador, the event began with a Guard of Honour parade featuring representatives of multiple groups including the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Legion, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and more.
The parade was followed by a flag raising and a tree planting.
As well, Indigenous voices were highlighted during the event.
"It was important to have Indigenous representation on this occasion, because not only is it important to do so, but as well because of His Majesty's relationship with, and respect for, Indigenous peoples," Foote said during her remarks.
Inuk elder Emma Reelis blessed the event and there was a performance by St. John's Inuit drum-dancing group Kilautiup Songuninga, also known as The Strength of the Drum.
Around 100 people attended the event, with some wearing their royal best despite the misty, cold weather in St. John's.
"Picked an awful cold day for it," said Terry Dawe, a spectator at the outdoor event. "I'm dressed for it today, I've got my long underwear on."
Dawe and his wife Mary braved the cold out of a deep respect for the monarchy.
"A very solemn occasion for us," Dawe said. "Queen Elizabeth, his Mom is gone."
Cassandra Ryan, another fan of the Royal family at the event, echoed that sentiment.
"I think today is a happy day and a sad day because we all loved our Queen," she said.
Ryan fondly recalled having met the Queen on two occasions during the province's Cabot 500 celebrations in 1997.
"I left and went out to Bonavista and got in all the crowds and we met her," she said. "And then when I was coming home, here she was at the Purity factory, right on my own back doorstep!"
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