PRINCE CHARLES & CAMILLA IN TORONTO FOR THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE

Prince Charles & Camilla in Toronto - May 2012

It was a Royal Affair here in Toronto today with Prince Charles & Camilla gracing our City with their high presence, their latest Stop-off as part of their Canadian Tour. Charles & Camilla landed in Toronto last night, enjoying the Victoria Day Fireworks at Ashbridges Bay. They are here in honour of Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, marking Her Royal Highness’ 60th year of Reign in Canada.

Today's Itinerary began at Queen’s Park where Onlookers crowded with their Cellphones on Camera Mode for a glimpse of them and their Convoy. The Royal Couple also attended a Ceremony presenting Diamond Jubilee Medals to Recipients who dedicated themselves to the service of fellow Canadians.

After separating quickly as Charles headed to Ryerson University and Camilla to the Moss Park Armoury, they reunited for a quick Luncheon in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee at the Distillery District, emceed by CityTV’s Dina Pugliese and hosted by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty. McGuinty told the Couple, “When you visit us, we clearly see for ourselves your dedication to humanitarian causes and your unflagging service to others.”. Later in the day, they visited the Fort York Armoury, commemorating the War of 1812’s 200th Anniversary.

Prince Charles & Camilla are scheduled to land in Regina for the next leg of their Canadian Tour tonight at 9 PM CST.

A special thanks goes to the wonderful Tyrone Kerr who sent these Photos generously from earlier today, snapped in the Distillery District.

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HRH QUEEN ELIZABETH II VISITS TORONTO'S ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL ALONG WITH PREMIER DALTON MCGUINTY

As part of HRH Queen Elizabeth II's whirlwind Canadian visit, a stop-off was made this morning at the historic St. James Cathedral in Toronto (King St. x Church St.) where she and husband Philip attended an 11 AM service.

Thousands lined the streets, with some lining up as early as 5 AM to catch a glimpse of the 84 year-old Monarch. Arriving just before 11 AM, HRH had received a welcome round of applause from on-lookers. It is said that to gain a spot at today's service, tickets had to have been purchased well in advance and Photo ID had to have been verified on-site before guests could gain entry. In fact, the only thing differentiating the occasion between the Royal Visit and a Rock Concert was that there was no applause after the Hymns heard from the Church.

Of course, it was virtually impossible to get close to HRH as she did a short walk-around towards Jarvis St. before borading her Town Car to watch The Queen's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack later today. She will be returning to Toronto again Tuesday for a send-off at Queen's Park, site of last night's Cyndi Lauper concert. I will try to get some better shots then. But in the meantime, enjoy these pictures of HRH looking a pixilated Vision in Turquoise and also Premier Dalton McGuinty who attended today's service with his wife Terri. After meeting McGuinty and studying his face up-close I actually think that he looks like Mad Men's Jon Hamm. A little?

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