Canadians celebrate royal baby
Those hordes of royal watchers camped outside St. Mary’s Hospital in west London and Buckingham Palace weren’t the only ones cheering on the newest royal arrival. From coast to coast, Canadians were expressing their excitement too.
“We’re thrilled at he news of the birth and wish a life of good health and happiness to the future King of Canada,” Monarchist League of Canada chairman Robert Finch said Monday.
The Royal Canadian Mint announced commemorate coins to mark “this very special and historic occasion.”
Statements poured in from politicians, too.
“My wife, Sharon, and I would like to extend our warmest congratulations,” Gov.-Gen David Johnston said in a release from his office.
“Sharon and I have five wonderful daughters and 10 delightful grandchildren and know well the elation that a new arrival brings to a young family. We know that this happy event brings great joy not only to Their Royal Highnesses, but to the entire nation as well.”
Prime Minister Stephen Harper also offered his congratulations, seizing on the moment to remark on Canada’s close relationship with the monarchy.
“The arrival of the newest member of the royal family, a future sovereign of Canada, is a highly anticipated moment for Canadians given the special and warm relationship that we share with our royal family,” he said. “This new beginning reminds us of the remarkable and enduring relationship our country has enjoyed with generations of the royal family.”
The governor general and Google have both set up websites for people who wish to send messages of congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.