Government House, New Year’s Day Levee

ByThe Skeptical Traveler

I was in Victoria, BC and I went to a levee. I shook hands with Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon, she said ‘Happy New Year!’, I said ‘Happy New Year!’ but forgot to add ‘Your Honour’ and I had read this before in the FAQ from http://ltgov.bc.ca. In fact it was for ‘How do I address a letter to the Lieutenant Governor?’ but I suppose when you speak to her (or should I write ‘Her Honour?’) you have to say it too.

At the end everyone sang “God Save the Queen”; I started to record but my iPhone ran out of battery in the middle of the anthem, and unfortunately nothing was recorded.The image shows the Government House in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The building is a large, historic structure with a stone facade and multiple gabled roofs. The entrance features an archway, and there are well-maintained shrubs and greenery around the building. The text at the top reads "Government House" and "The Ceremonial Home of all British Columbians," with the location specified as Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The image also includes a coat of arms on the left side.

The image shows the interior of a building with a high ceiling and a large chandelier hanging from it. There is a decorated balcony with garlands, red bows, and ornaments. A large emblem or crest is displayed on the balcony, and a banner with the letters "E II R" and the years "1952-2012" is hanging from it. The overall decor suggests a festive or ceremonial setting.
A large crowd of people is gathered indoors, facing a stage where a group of individuals, some in uniform, are standing. The room is decorated with Christmas lights and a Christmas tree, indicating a holiday event. The stage has tall windows with drapes, and chandeliers hang from the ceiling. The atmosphere appears formal, with many attendees dressed in suits and formal attire.

I have also seen in the Government House the ‘famous’ Christmas card sent out by Abbotsford police, that features its chief.

The image shows a person dressed as Santa Claus wearing police gear, including a helmet labeled "POLICE" and a bulletproof vest. The person is holding a large firearm. The background is white with red snowflakes scattered around. To the right of the person, there is text in a festive red font that reads, "Which list will you be on next year?" In the bottom right corner, there is a small emblem or crest.

 

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