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He was born June 3rd, 1865,
«George Frederick
Earnest Albert», second son of Edward
the VII. Became heir presumptive January 14th, 1892 ( upon the death of his
older brother) and heir apparent January 22nd, 1901 (upon the death of his
grandmother, Queen Victoria). He entered the navy in 1877 as a cadet and worked
his way to the position of Commander in thirteen years (this was very
responsible for a man of twenty-five). This position was achieved through
merit, study, and hard work. Upon the death of his brother, he became his
father's companion and assistant. It was very peculiar because he was little
known before becoming heir apparent.
She was born in 1867,
«Victoria Mary
Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes»,
great grand-daughter of George III, grand-daughter of Adolphus, Duke of
Cambridge, and eldest and only daughter of the Duke of Teck. she grew up in
quiet and simplicity. Because of the lack of money in her family, she learned
the value of it. The lack of money only seemed to add to her charitable and
benevolent character. She was a girl of many talents: painter, sketcher,
pianist, singer, spoke four languages and was a good business person. She and
her siblings had been playmates of the Wales children for years (including
George, her future husband). "Their intimacy culminated in their
marriage".
All across the country great preparations were being made for the arrival of
the Duke and Duchess of York. In New Brunswick, there was a great excitement as
people recalled previous royal visits. The government and people wanted the
receptions to equal if not better those of the larger provinces. Efforts were
especially concentrated in Saint John, being the commercial center at the time.
Committees were formed to take charge of the various programs. All through the
city, decorations covered the streets, buildings, and squares.
Caverhill Hall, the residence of R. Keltie Jones,Esq., would be the residence
of the Duke and Duchess.
Ardencraig would be the residence for the vice-regal party and suite. Both
residences were prepared by the government in a manner that befitted the future
King and Queen.
The main building at the Exhibition, in preparation for the formal receptions,
addresses etc., was transformed from an old building into a palace.
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