Canada: Separatists Threaten Royal Visit

Record ID: 1108

  • Title: Canada: Separatists Threaten Royal Visit
  • Date: 1st October 1964
  • Summary: Security was tight for the visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to Canada in October because of threats from extremists agitating for a separate French Canadian State. A strict watch was kept, and crowds kept far away from the Royal Party - But the Queen's reception at Charlottetown on Prince Edward island was a warm and friendly one. In Quebec, centre of the French Canadian Separatist movement, the mood was different. Only a small crowd, mostly standing silent, saw the Queen drive to the Parliament Building. Here came the first separatist demonstrations - staged by a group of chanting students. There was another at the Citadel, where the Queen went to review an army parade. But the demonstrators were quickly hustled away by the police. NOTE: Date is approximate. This clip may contain footage from multiple events; exact date or dates may be unknown.
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  • Location: CANADA CHARLOTTETOWN OTTAWA
  • Reuters ID: LDL0010608M0N
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