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PEI celebrates
its namesake

Prince Edward Island celebrates its namesake

A celebration of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent: Father of the Canadian Crown
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
August 2nd, 2013

. . . a special occasion for our province, for Canadians and for the cause of history.

- The Honourable H. Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island
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#PrinceEdward is almost home! About to cross the glorious #Confederation Bridge to #PEI #PEportrait pic.twitter.com/8iytsZLmgh

— Nathan Tidridge (@tidridge) August 2, 2013
Read the Official Press Release

Love this - the poster made by The Bookmark for my signing in #Charlottetown @BookmarkHalifax #PEportrait pic.twitter.com/292DsMh1Mg

— Nathan Tidridge (@tidridge) August 2, 2013

 Book signing



Book signing hosted by The Bookmark Inc.

11am
172 Queen St
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4B5
Tel: (902) 566-4888

 Vice Regal Celebration

Celebration 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
Lieutenant Governor of PEI's Speech.pdf
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Official Website of the Lieutenant Governor of PEI
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Nathan Tidridge stands with His Honour, Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island and the portrait of Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent
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Professor Thomas Symons introduces Nathan at Government House
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Commemorative Bookmark
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Lieutenant Governor Frank Lewis talks about Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
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Catherine Hennessey was emcee of the Government House event

#PEportrait - The Journey of Prince Edward's portrait to Government House, Charlottetown

Using Twitter, over 600 people from across Canada followed the journey of Prince Edward's portrait to its home at Fanningbank. Here are some of the tweets that chronicled the journey (see them all using #PEportrait) from Corby's Framing (Carlisle) to Prince Edward Island. 

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

Learn more about Prince Edward & PEI
  • Home
  • Did You Know?
  • About the Author
    • Lieutenant Governor's Speech at Diamond Jubilee Medal Ceremony
  • Teacher Resources
  • Links
    • Links for Teaching Civics in Canada
  • Images and Videos of the Canadian Crown
    • Flags
    • La Citadelle, Quebec City
    • Government House, New Brunswick
    • Government House, Nova Scotia
    • Government House, PEI
    • Government House, Saskatchewan
    • Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawk
    • Queen's Park, Ontario
    • QEW Monument, Toronto
    • Simcoe's Monument and Navy Hall
  • Resources that explore the Canadian Crown
    • A history of treaty-making in Canada
    • Burmese - The Saskatchewan Story of The Queen's Golden Jubilee Statue (2005)
    • Canada's Victoria Cross (2009)
    • Crown of Maples (2008)
    • Crown of Maples (2012)
    • Diamond Jubilee River Pagent (2012)
    • Discover Canada (2009)
    • Dr. Peter Russell explains prorogation and the Canadian Constitution (2012)
    • Fiftieth Anniversary of the 1939 Royal Visit (1989)
    • Governors, Lieutenant Governors and Administrators of Prince Edward Island
    • Historica-Dominion Diamond Jubilee Resource
    • New Zealand Cabinet Manuel
    • Queen Elizabeth II's Rededication of Vimy Ridge Memorial (2007)
    • Queen's Tours of Canada, 1951-2010
    • Teaching Parliament in Ontario (2009)
    • The Canadian Forces' Decoration (2011)
    • The Crown and the Provinces: Canada's Compound Monarchy (2010)
    • The Diamond Jubilee Window (2012)
    • The Governance of Britain Review of the Executive Royal Prerogative Powers: Final Report
    • The Monarchy in Alberta (2005)
    • Wearing Guide for the Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
  • Ontario Civics' Curriculum
  • Pledge of the Crown 2015