Rideau Hall
Ottawa, Ontario
Rideau Hall, since 1867, is the official residence of both the Canadian monarch,
and the home and workplace of every Governor General.
Canada became a country of Confederation in 1867.
The system of government is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Queen of Canada and Head of State.
The Governor General is the representative of the Queen in Canada.
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| The Queen at Rideau Hall in 2010 |
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| The Queen 2010 unveiling a bust of herself for Rideau Hall |
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| William and Kate Canadian arrival in 2011 |
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| William and Kate in the Tent Room |
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| Prince Charles with Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2009 |
The mansion was built in 1838.
It houses 170 rooms and is approximately 31,168sqft, making it the largest private residence in Canada.
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| Main entrance |
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| Long Gallery |
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| Doors leading to gardens from the Long Gallery |
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| Dining room |
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| Dining room |
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| Ballroom |
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| Ballroom |
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| Ballroom |
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| Tent room |
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| Queen Victoria portrait in the Tent room |
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| The Pauline Vanier room |
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| Reception room |
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| Changing of the Guards during the summer months |
The current Governor General is His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston.
A bit of Canadian scandal
When the Queen was to make her 2010 tour,
the husband of the then Governor General Michaelle Jean
asked the Queen to stay in a hotel instead of Rideau Hall because they would not be home during the time of her visit.
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| Former Gov General Michaëlle Jean with the Quuen |
Imagine that - the house only belongs to the Queen!
The Queen ended up staying at her house.
It made national news.....we Canadians were not amused!!
I have only been to Rideau Hall once, many years ago.
It was incredibly beautiful!
Diane
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