IODE Ontario President Bonnie Rees was one of ten IODE members who have received an invitation, through IODE Canada, from Their Excellencies The Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and Mrs. Sharon Johnston to a ceremony to officially welcome to Canada Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the occasion of their inaugural Royal Tour on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Rideau Hall.

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Back Row; Valerie Blais, Ottawa, E. Anne Mason, Newmarket

Middle Row; Sandra Smith, Chatham, Bonnie Rees, IODE Ontario President, Jo Brodie, Ottawa

Front Row; Marjorie Dennery, Ottawa, Ann Dyer, IODE Canada President, Karen Barker, Toronto, Marie Locke, Campbellford, Hazel MacLeod, London

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

IODE Canada is a national women's charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service and citizenship programs.