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The Duchess of Kent is asked by spectator John Sinclair for a carnation from her bouquet - and hands him one - after she officially launched Metro's U(...)
The Duchess of Kent is asked by spectator John Sinclair for a carnation from her bouquet - and hands him one - after she officially launched Metro's U(...)

The Duchess of Kent is asked by spectator John Sinclair for a carnation from her bouquet - and hands him one - after she officially launched Metro's U(...)

Date9/30/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Duchess of Kent is asked by spectator John Sinclair for a carnation from her bouquet - and hands him one - after she officially launched Metro's United Appeal campaign to raise $12;750;000 for 75 agencies. The duchess wore back and white vinyl suit with blak and white hat. The suit was of royal length - just below the knees.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0123887F
An Indian Chief is presented to the Queen yesterday in Thunder Bay. She shook hands with five chiefs; including 86-year-old Frank Pelletier. His grandson, Chief Leonard Pelletier, gave the Queen a beaded stole; in behalf of nine bands who came under the Robinson Superior Treaty; and his crippled granddaughter; 8-year-old Trina Pelletier; gave the Queen bouquet of roses and carnations from her wheelchair.
An Indian Chief is presented to the Queen yesterday in Thunder Bay. She shook hands with five chiefs; including 86-year-old Frank Pelletier. His grandson, Chief Leonard Pelletier, gave the Queen a beaded stole; in behalf of nine bands who came under the Robinson Superior Treaty; and his crippled granddaughter; 8-year-old Trina Pelletier; gave the Queen bouquet of roses and carnations from her wheelchair.
7/3/1973
Flower for a Duchess, The Duchess of Kent, with National Ballet general manager Robert Johnston, gets a bouquet from National Ballet School students S(...)
Flower for a Duchess, The Duchess of Kent, with National Ballet general manager Robert Johnston, gets a bouquet from National Ballet School students S(...)
3/5/1991
The Duchess of Kent receives a protest pamphlet from a member of the militant Just Society group as she steps from a silver Cadillac on her way to the(...)
The Duchess of Kent receives a protest pamphlet from a member of the militant Just Society group as she steps from a silver Cadillac on her way to the(...)
10/1/1970
The Duchess of Kent steps from a car in front of the Royal York Hotel yesterday to be greeted by her brother, John Worsley, of stockingtop Farm, Uxbri(...)
The Duchess of Kent steps from a car in front of the Royal York Hotel yesterday to be greeted by her brother, John Worsley, of stockingtop Farm, Uxbri(...)
29 September 1970
Usually somebody's daughter presents flowers to the Queen but this time premier of P.E.I. Walter Shaw hands a bouquet to Her Majesty. It was a busy day for Royal couple who dedicated $5;600;000 Fathers of Confederation Memorial buildings which commemorate Canada's birth. Visit is culmination of summer-long ceremonies which drew record number of tourists to the island province.
Usually somebody's daughter presents flowers to the Queen but this time premier of P.E.I. Walter Shaw hands a bouquet to Her Majesty. It was a busy day for Royal couple who dedicated $5;600;000 Fathers of Confederation Memorial buildings which commemorate Canada's birth. Visit is culmination of summer-long ceremonies which drew record number of tourists to the island province.
10/7/1964
Carrying a red carnation she said was given a gift from ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov, Margaret Trudeau leaves a backstage door last night after wat(...)
Carrying a red carnation she said was given a gift from ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov, Margaret Trudeau leaves a backstage door last night after wat(...)
3/9/1977
A royal helping hand is offered by the Duchess of Kent to 3-year-old Danielle Alexander today at the Catholic Settlement House day nursery, where the (...)
A royal helping hand is offered by the Duchess of Kent to 3-year-old Danielle Alexander today at the Catholic Settlement House day nursery, where the (...)
10/1/1970
Duke and Duchess of Kent at Royal Scottish Academy - The Duke and Duchess of Kent examining a portrait of the Duchess of Kent by Phillip de Lazlo exec(...)
Duke and Duchess of Kent at Royal Scottish Academy - The Duke and Duchess of Kent examining a portrait of the Duchess of Kent by Phillip de Lazlo exec(...)
6/11/1955
It's me! Marlene Storey claps her hands and explodes into a big smile as she learns that she has been named Miss Toronto 1980 at the annual Metro Poli(...)
It's me! Marlene Storey claps her hands and explodes into a big smile as she learns that she has been named Miss Toronto 1980 at the annual Metro Poli(...)
7/19/1980
Colleens wave white-gloved hands from a parade float yesterday to the few spectators who braved the cold to wave their flags and cheer on the marchers, young and old
Colleens wave white-gloved hands from a parade float yesterday to the few spectators who braved the cold to wave their flags and cheer on the marchers, young and old
3/14/1993
Gary Malkowski, above, who signs with open hands that mean to protect deaf citizens' rights - to protect deaf culture and sign language, is a counsellor with Metro's deaf
Gary Malkowski, above, who signs with open hands that mean to protect deaf citizens' rights - to protect deaf culture and sign language, is a counsellor with Metro's deaf
4/24/1987
Wringing piece of paper with his hands, Alderman Ben Grys today announces he has launched Ontario Supreme Court action to get ''a judicial determinati(...)
Wringing piece of paper with his hands, Alderman Ben Grys today announces he has launched Ontario Supreme Court action to get ''a judicial determinati(...)
7/5/1971