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The Duchess of Kent is asked by spectator John Sinclair for a carnation from her bouquet - and hands him one - after she officially launched Metro's U(...)
The Duchess of Kent is asked by spectator John Sinclair for a carnation from her bouquet - and hands him one - after she officially launched Metro's U(...)

The Duchess of Kent is asked by spectator John Sinclair for a carnation from her bouquet - and hands him one - after she officially launched Metro's U(...)

Date9/30/1970
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  • The Duchess of Kent is asked by spectator John Sinclair for a carnation from her bouquet - and hands him one - after she officially launched Metro's United Appeal campaign to raise $12;750;000 for 75 agencies. The duchess wore back and white vinyl suit with blak and white hat. The suit was of royal length - just below the knees.
  • The Duchess of Kent is asked by spectator John Sinclair for a carnation from her bouquet - and hands him one - after she officially launched Metro's U(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Duchess of Kent is asked by spectator John Sinclair for a carnation from her bouquet - and hands him one - after she officially launched Metro's United Appeal campaign to raise $12;750;000 for 75 agencies. The duchess wore back and white vinyl suit with blak and white hat. The suit was of royal length - just below the knees.
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An Indian Chief is presented to the Queen yesterday in Thunder Bay. She shook hands with five chiefs; including 86-year-old Frank Pelletier. His grandson, Chief Leonard Pelletier, gave the Queen a beaded stole; in behalf of nine bands who came under the Robinson Superior Treaty; and his crippled granddaughter; 8-year-old Trina Pelletier; gave the Queen bouquet of roses and carnations from her wheelchair.
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