Prince Edward Island celebrates its namesake
. . . a special occasion for our province, for Canadians and for the cause of history. |
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Book signingBook signing hosted by The Bookmark Inc. 11am 172 Queen St Charlottetown, PE C1A 4B5 Tel: (902) 566-4888 |
Vice Regal CelebrationCelebration of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent: Father of the Canadian Crown hosted by His Honour, The Honourable H. Frank Lewis, O.P.E.I., lieutenant governor of Prince Edward Island.
During this event Nathan and Christine Tidridge presented His Honour with a framed portrait of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, to be displayed at Fanningbank. The journey of this portrait from the Tidridge's hometown of Waterdown, Ontario, to Fanningbank was followed by over 600 people using Twitter (#PEportrait). 2:00pm Government House (Fanningbank) Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
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#PEportrait - The Journey of Prince Edward's portrait to Government House, Charlottetown
Safe in #Waterdown, #PrinceEdward's portrait waits to head to Fanningbank, #PEI #PEportrait http://t.co/BHBqQ5AGI1 pic.twitter.com/El46zWQQR4
— Nathan Tidridge (@tidridge) July 27, 2013
Bags packed, and we are off! #PEportrait pic.twitter.com/iHU1JP3Xwi
— Nathan Tidridge (@tidridge) August 1, 2013
Waiting to check in at Pearson Airport in #Toronto. #PEportrait @torontopearson pic.twitter.com/vhkoVJ405P
— Nathan Tidridge (@tidridge) August 1, 2013
Checking #PEportrait through to #Moncton. Fingers are crossed! Off for a quick visit to #Montreal @torontopearson pic.twitter.com/x25LE26c3P
— Nathan Tidridge (@tidridge) August 1, 2013
Having some lunch in #Montreal's airport. #PEportrait pic.twitter.com/8rHPkwiNiJ
— Nathan Tidridge (@tidridge) August 1, 2013
#PrinceEdward was a little too early to Canada to enjoy one of these bad boys. #Montreal @TimHortons #PEportrait pic.twitter.com/zKi6yTbw7y
— Nathan Tidridge (@tidridge) August 1, 2013
#PEportrait has arrived in New Brunswick! Now, is it in one piece?? pic.twitter.com/lVHHRBfcTr
— Nathan Tidridge (@tidridge) August 1, 2013
Jammed into our little white Ford Fiesta and ready to go! #PEportrait pic.twitter.com/r6zXHbRpCq
— Nathan Tidridge (@tidridge) August 2, 2013
#PrinceEdward is almost home! About to cross the glorious #Confederation Bridge to #PEI #PEportrait pic.twitter.com/8iytsZLmgh
— Nathan Tidridge (@tidridge) August 2, 2013
#PrinceEdward is in his new home after launch at Fanningbank. So proud to be a Canadian. #PEportrait pic.twitter.com/0Ihm8sCh5b
— Nathan Tidridge (@tidridge) August 3, 2013
One year later . . .
Wonderful to c #PrinceEdward's home in #PEI's #Fanningbank (front room). Thanks to Her Honour for tour. #PEportrait pic.twitter.com/st92be3q83
— Nathan Tidridge (@tidridge) November 22, 2014