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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Alberta in 1978
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Alberta in 1978.
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Michael Shields (phone) 780 644-7169
Jim Law (phone) 403 510-7182

News releases
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  • Scholarship to commemorate Royal Visit to Alberta (May 25, 2005)
  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Presents the Order of St. John Insignia (pdf, May 24, 2005)
  • Highway 2 receives 'Royal' treatment (May 23, 2005)
  • Commonwealth Royal Visit Program Change (May 23, 2005)
  • Alberta Centennial Kick-off Party set for tomorrow at Commonwealth Stadium (May 22, 2005)
  • Public urged to use free public transportation to attend Alberta Centennial Kick-off Party (May 20, 2005)
  • More tickets released for Alberta Centennial Kick-off Party, May 23 at Commonwealth Stadium (May 20, 2005)
  • Five Royal motorcade routes will give Edmontonians a chance to greet Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh (May 20, 2005)
  • Queen Elizabeth II sends condolences to victims, families of overnight highway accident — including copy of Queen's letter (May 20, 2005)
  • 1939 Royal Visit captured in a one-of-a-kind diary (May 19, 2005)
  • Queen to address the Legislative Assembly of Alberta (May 17, 2005)
  • Alberta Royal Visit 2005 — Media Centres (pdf, May 17, 2005)
  • Alberta students encouraged to join the festivities the Royal Visit 2005 (pdf, May 16, 2005)
  • Students and teachers encouraged to join the festivities and view the Royal Couple during the Royal Visit 2005 (pdf, May 16, 2005)
  • Carolyn Dawn Johnson joins line-up for Centennial Kick-off Party (May 16, 2005)
  • Unveiling offers window of opportunity for Royal watchers (May 12, 2005)
  • The Provincial Museum of Alberta to be renamed during royal visit (May 6, 2005)
  • Join Her Majesty for a Royal Walkabout at the Legislature (April 29, 2005)
  • All tickets taken for Alberta Centennial Kick-off Party May 23 at Commonwealth Stadium (April 28, 2005)
  • One week to Alberta royal visit accreditation deadline (pdf, April 26, 2005)
  • Her Majesty to join Alberta Centennial Kick-off Party May 23 at Commonwealth Stadium (April 25, 2005)
  • Albertans will have opportunities to see Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh during May centennial visit (April 22, 2005)
  • Minister Frulla unveils itinerary for Royal Visit to Canada of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Higness The Duke of Edinburgh (pdf, April 21, 2005)
  • The 2005 Royal Visit to Canada by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh (pdf, April 21, 2005)
  • Process for Alberta Royal Visit accreditation announced (April 6, 2005)
  • Albertans delighted to host Queen, Duke of Edinburgh in 2005, Klein says (September 21, 2004)


  • Speeches
  • Premier Klein's Speech at the Government of Alberta luncheon (May 25, 2005)
  • Official Hansard transcript of speeches in the Legislative Assembly (May 24, 2005)

  • Watch a video of the speeches in the Legislative Assembly, including Her Majesty's speech (May 24, 2005)
  • Her Majesty's Speech to the Alberta Legislature (May 24, 2005)
  • Premier Klein's Address to the Legislative Assembly (May 24, 2005)
  • Speaker Ken Kowalski's Address in the House (May 24, 2005)
  • Premier Klein's Speech at the Provincial Museum of Alberta (May 24, 2005)
  • Premier Klein's Speech at the Government of Alberta dinner (May 23, 2005)


  • Accreditation
    Application form (pdf)

    Official photos and images
    Official Photographic Portrait of Her Majesty The Queen (Government of Canada website)
    Use of Royal Images
    The Queen's Personal Canadian Flag
    Royal Anthem "God Save the Queen"

    Official titles
    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh

    Order of precedence
    Styles of address
    Table of Precedence for Alberta

    Biographies
    Her Majesty The Queen's biography
    His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh's biography

    Etiquette
    Training Handbook (pdf)
    Please see the official website of the British Monarchy
    For information on hosting, curtsying/bowing, dressing, smoking, toasting, meals and drinks, please see the Canadian Heritage website

    Multimedia studio
    Audio clips, video clips, photo gallery about Alberta

    Travel information for media
    Traveling To and Around Alberta
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