Royal Visit 1951

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Date(s) of occurrence: 6 November 1951

Significance: Young Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip visit the Maritimes for the first time.

Summary of event: Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, visited the UNB campus on 6 November 1951 during a five hour visit to Fredericton. The Royal couple visited the Bonar Law-Bennett Library, observing a number of special exhibits laid out for them. After visiting the library, the couple went on an unscheduled and informal tour of the UNB campus, during which the Prince and Princess were temporarily separated. The Prince then found the Princess back at the library, where an impromptu tea was served. Reportedly, only three spoons were available and Prince Phillip offered to share his spoon.

Members of the C.O.T.C. and the U.N.T.D. combined to form the Honour Guard.

Notes: The Royal couple then visited several locations in Fredericton including the Cathedral and the Parliament building.

Upon getting in the Royal car to depart, the Royal couple was forced to exit momentarily as smoke billowed from the hood of the car. Once remedied, the re-entered and left.

Source(s):

  • The Brunswickan, vol. 71, no. 6. September 1951, p. 1.
  • UA RG 100, UNB Scrapbook: September 1951 - August 1952. Telegraph Journal, "University Visit Loses Formality," 6 November 1951.


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