The Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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1 MH BRAMPTON CrTY COUNCIL. JUN DATE: The Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Head of Council Report - Office of the Mayor Proposed Brampton Diamond Jubilee Tribute Uieil of lirr ihajratu Sl f QJiirm Slli fin Uiiual JjiiilnireB iel c Pulir nf Bbinburj 3 imt 29llr > ) n -</U4sJ^dA~i K N O Photograph taken ingage Park ofqueen Elizabeth II during her Royal Visit to Brampton, June 29,1973, and ofthe signatures of HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth IIand His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - Town of Brampton Distinguished Guest Book.

2 -// hi The Corporation of the City of Brampton Susan Fennell Mayor Date: Thursday, June 21,2012 Subject: Brampton's Diamond Jubilee Initiatives Contact: Susan Fennell, Mayor, City of Brampton Overview: This year. Canada will join the Commonwealth. Commonwealth Realms and Crown Dependencies in celebrating the 60lh Anniversary of the reign of Her Majesty. Queen Elizabeth II. As a tribute to our Queen for her 60 years of dedication and service to her subjects, I propose the City of Brampton undertake the following Diamond Jubilee initiatives: 1. Upon its expected completion in October, 2012, the new greenhouse pavilion that is currently under construction at Alderlea be dedicated "The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Pavilion". 2. A community park be dedicated as "The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Park" based on a recommendation to Council from the Commissioner of Community Services. 3. The current official Canadian portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (seen below in this report) be prominently displayed in all City of Brampton facilities that are open to the public. In addition, the new portrait will be framed and displayed in an appropriate location in the Council Chambers to replace the current, outdated image. 4. The city will plant an alleyofsix oak trees, three on each side ofa walkway, one oak for each decade of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. This alley of oaks can be located in the newly dedicated Diamond Jubilee park, or in a location suitable for such a planting based on a recommendation of the Commissionerof Community Services. 5. Legacy projects (recommendations 1, 2 &4), will include permanent commemorative markers indicating their status as Diamond Jubilee tributes.

3 ///-3 Background: The Monarchy in Canada, The Queen Visits Brampton "Ideclare beforeyou all that my whole life, whether it he long or short, shall he devotedtoyour service and the service ofour great imperialfamily to which we all belong." Princess Elizabeth's pledge to the British ('ommonweallh, in a broadcast on her 21st birthday. Queen Elizabeth II: A pledge kept, a life of service, commemorating her reign and her Diamond Jubilee. The Queen inspects the Guard ofhonourmounted by the Ceremonial Guard on Parliament Hill, July 1, The Biography ofthe Queen Early life Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary) was born in London on April 21, Her Majesty was the first child of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Princess Elizabeth was educated at home with her younger sister, the late Princess Margaret. Duringthat time, the future queen learned French.The Queen of Canada speaks fluent French and often speaks French during royal tours. Princess Elizabeth gave her first radio address at age 14 as bombs dropped on London during the Second World War. 3

4 ///-</ Five years later, Princess Elizabeth learned how to drive a car and obtained the rank of Junior Commander in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, a women's branch of the British Army. Marriage and family On November 20,1947, Princess Elizabeth married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness, Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh, have four children: Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales and, Heir to the Throne, Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, and Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh depart the HMCS St. John's after the completion of the International Fleet Review in Halifax on June 29, Elizabeth becomes Queen After her father's death, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in Westminster Abbey on June 2, Canadian guests at the coronation included Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent and Saskatchewan Premier Tommy Douglas. In 1953, a Canadian law, the Royal style and Titles Act, formally conferred upon Elizabeth II the title of Queen of Canada. " The Queen gives a speech during a dinner hosted by the Government of Canada at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto on July 5,2010.

5 Charitable work and military appointments ///- The Queen of Canada continues to champion public and voluntary service around the world. Her Majesty is patron of more than 600 charities and organizations, including 33 in Canada. These include Save The Children - Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Nurses Association and many more. The Queen continues to highlight the critical role of the Canadian Forces by serving as Colonel-in- Chief, Captain General and Air Commodore-in-Chief of the following units across Canada: The Air Reserve; The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada; The Calgary Highlanders; The Canadian Forces Military Engineers Branch; The Canadian Grenadier Guards; The Governor General's Foot Guards The Governor General's Horse Guards; The King's Own Calgary Regiment; Le Regiment de la Chaudiere; The Royal New Brunswick Regiment; The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery; Le Royal 22e Regiment; and 48th Highlanders of Canada. The Queen greets veterans from the Second World War at a plaque unveiling on board the HMCS Sackville in Halifax on June 29,2010.

6 #l-te Her Majesty The Queen pauses to chat with a veteran before she departs Parliament Hill on Canada Day,July 1,2010. Tours ofcanada The Queen is presented with flowers outside Cathedral Church of St. James in Toronto, on July 4,2010. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh first toured Canada in the fall of Since her accession to the Throne, Her Majesty has completed more royal tours in Canada than to any other Commonwealth country - 22 in all. The Queen's 2010 tour marked her 22nd official tour of Canada as our Queen. The Queen's 2010 Royal Tour highlighted the Canadian record of service. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh participated in many public events, including the Canada Day Noon Show on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on July 1. In 2012, Canada will celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of HerMajesty - her 60th anniversaryas Queen of Canada. The Queen's decades ofservice to Canadians stand as an example for us all to become more active in society. Through service to others, we honour who and what we are as Canadians.

7 ft 1-1 The Queen drops the ceremonial puck between the captains of the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks on October 7th 2002, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at GM Place. Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh at Halifax Common for an event highlighting Mi'kmaq culture on June 28,2010. Queen Elizabeth II is the constitutional monarch of 15 sovereign states known as the Commonwealth Realms. As such, Her Majesty is the Queen of The United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Papua New Guinea, St Christopher and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tuvalu, Barbados, Grenada, Solomon Islands, St Lucia and The Bahamas. Her Majesty is head of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations and is also head of state of the Crown Dependencies.

8 jft't Visit to Brampton during the 1973 Royal Tour of Canada Brampton was officially created a village by a charter granted by the Governor General of Canada. The charter came into effect on January 1, Brampton became a Town in In 1973 Brampton celebrated the 100,h anniversary of the incorporation of the Town. THE QUEEN ADDRESSES BRAMPTON CENTENNIAL CROWDS Queen Elizabeth II visited the Town of Brampton on June 29,1973 during this 100thanniversary celebration. Excerpts from the official book published to commemorate the centenary describe the event: "Queen Elizabeth, on herarrival in Brampton on Friday, June 29"', wasaccorded one of the warmest welcomes she received anywhere during her ten-day Canadian Tour. Gage Park, site of the official ceremonies, was crowded by thousands of Bramptonians and visitors from many other Ontario communities. Hundreds ofchildren were in the crowd which cranedto see every movement ofthe Queen. The Queen and Prince were escorted to the bandstand, which servedas the dais, where Mayor Archdekin extended his civic welcome to the Royal visitors, following the playing of "0 Canada" by the Brampton Citizens Band. The Mayor presented Brampton Centennial gold coins to Her Majesty. 8

9 J/4 Her Majesty and His Royal Highness then signed the Town's Distinguished Visitors Book. Proceeding to the special platform where 25 new Canadian citizens were located, The Queen and Prince Phillip, escorted by the Secretary of State and Bruce Beer, Judge of the Citizenship Court, met thisgroup which had received citizenship at an earlier court the same day. Her Majesty then spoke as "The Queen of Canada" to the large and enthusiastic crowd assembled in the park. The Royal visitors then proceeded past the public to the motorcade at the point of departure at the northeast corner of Gage Park. "God Save the Queen" was played by the Lome Scots Military Band. Driving North on Main Street, en route to Caledon in an open car, Her Majesty waved to thousands more of her loyal subjects who were lined up in tiers along the entire route. This was a day which will remain a highlight of local history and won't be forgotten for many years." From a letter To Mayor Archdekin on the command ofthe Queen on July 1,1973, Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were delighted to be able to visit Brampton in your centennial Year and were much moved by the tremendous reception which they received from the people. It was particularly appropriate that in thisyear The Queen should meet the new Canadian citizens and also to speak on the subject ofcitizenship.

10 JfrUo The Queen and The Duke ofedinburgh greatly appreciatedthe excellent arrangements madefor their visit which gave everyone in the large crowd an opportunity ofseeing them and also allowed Her Majesty and His Royal Highness to talk to a number of people. I am also to convey toyou the warm thanks of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh for thecentennial rosebushes andgold coins which were so kindly presented to them." Recommendations Over the 60 years of her reign, Her Majesty has dedicated her life to public service and continues to serve Canada and Canadians with unflagging dedication, duty and genuine affection. In this, her Diamond Jubilee year, Brampton has an opportunity to recognize Her Majesty's service and devotion to Canada, Her Realms and the Commonwealth by creating lasting tributes to our Queen. As Mayor, I am proposing the following initiatives to commemorate our Queen during her Diamond Jubilee year: 1. The Alderlea Estate: the greenhouse pavilion. Upon its expected completion in October, 2012, the new greenhouse pavilion that is currently under construction at Alderlea be dedicated "The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Pavilion". 2. The naming ofa city park. A community park be dedicated as "The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Park" based on a recommendation to Council from the Commissioner of Community Services. 3. Honouring the Queen in all City ofbrampton public buildings. The current official Canadian portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (seen below in this report) be prominently displayed in all City of Brampton facilities that are open to the public. In addition, the new portrait will be framed and displayed in an appropriate location in the Council Chambers to replace the current, outdated image. 4. An alley ofoaks The citywill plant an alley of six oak trees, three on each side of a walkway, one oakfor each decade of Queen Elizabeth ll's reign. This alley ofoaks can be located in the newly dedicated Diamond Jubilee Park, or in a location suitable forsuch a plantingbased on a recommendation ofthe Commissionerof Community Services. 10

11 J I'll All legacy projects will include permanent commemorative markers indicating their status as Diamond Jubilee tributes. Next Steps The Commissioners of Planning, Building and Property Management and Community Services report back to the next Council meeting to report how each recommendation will be implemented. The report will include: a. Recommendations for the location of the proposed park dedication and location of the alley of oaks, and, b. An overview ofan event plan for recommendations 1, 2 and 4., fiwfrw t $ 1 ii,.m.i,.i.yi.b...,.ii u S«Ma,..I. I.. Qyto.,.!:...». Ruxi, III. ROTAI IIiciiv... Tmi Duki... Ei. Sou Amui R.i n Dm i. I i,i... Canada Susan Fennell Mayor, City of Brampton II

12 Acknowledgments: jm Information for this report was gathered from the following sources: 1. The Biography ofthe Queen- Government of Canada, DepartmentofHeritage- The Monarchy in Canada(2012) 2. "The Gold Book",Brampton's 100"> Anniversary , including photos of the 1973 Royal Visit to Brampton (1973) 3. Signatures of Her MajestyQueen ElizabethIIand HisRoyal HighnessPrince Philip,Dukeof Edinburgh- Town of Brampton Distinguished Guest Book (1973), Cityof Brampton collection 4. Cover Photo of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II - personal collection of Michael Halls 5. Official Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh - Government of Canada, Department of Heritage 12