In all her glory

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, arrive in Iqaluit on Oct. 4 for a whirlwind tour of the capital city. They are greeted by Premier Paul Okalik, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and his wife, Aline, along with Nunavut Commissioner Peter Irniq and his wife, Marie.

Nunavummiut line the street as the Queen walks from the legislature to the Four Corners. The Royal motorcade then takes her to Inuksuk High School where she spends time with elders and youth in the tisi area, and Prince Philip presents Duke of Edinburgh awards in a private ceremony in the school’s cafeteria.

The couple meet again in the gymnasium where they, along with the premier and prime minister are treated to a demonstration of Arctic sports by athletes from around the territory. After another short walkabout at the Arctic College sculpture garden, the couple departs for the airport and the rest of their 11-day Canadian tour.