Her Majesty The Queen to take part in Official Canadian Ceremony at Juno Beach

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May 10, 2004 OTTAWA –– Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, is pleased to announce that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has accepted the invitation extended to her on behalf of the Government of Canada to participate in the Official Canadian Ceremony at Juno Beach, France, on June 6, 2004. The ceremony is being held in honour of the 60th anniversary of Canadian involvement during D-Day and the ensuing Battle of Normandy. Governor General Adrienne Clarkson and the Right Honourable Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada, will attend the Canadian ceremony along with thousands of veterans and other Canadians. A Canadian delegation of 60 veterans and 13 youth from across Canada will join in the Juno Beach commemorative activities. The delegation, named 'Return to Normandy', will be led by the Honourable John McCallum, Minister of Veterans Affairs. The Juno Beach Centre will also offer a variety of events during the day, including music performances and access to Juno Beach. Media accreditation information, a detailed schedule of activities at Juno Beach, a travel advisory for Canadians who wish to attend overseas activities, as well as a backgrounder for in-Canada events, was published by Veteran Affairs Canada. Please visit www.vac-acc.gc.ca for more information. -30- Media Information: Randy Mylyk Press Secretary to the Governor General (613) 993-8167 Lucie Brosseau Rideau Hall Press Office (613) 998-0287 www.gg.ca Janice Summerby Media Relations Advisor Veterans Affairs Canada (613) 992-7468 www.vac-acc.gc.ca Shane Diaczuk Director of Communications Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs (613) 992-4903

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