Queen Elizabeth in 2002 (left) and Prince Harry.Photo:getty (2)
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Prince Harryfollowed in his grandmotherQueen Elizabeth’s royal footsteps on Monday night ashe dropped the puckin a Vancouver Canucks hockey game against the San Jose Sharks.
It was 21 years ago that the Queen, who died in Sept. 2022, made her own ceremonial puck drop at a Canucks and Sharks game in Vancouver. The National Hockey League rolled out the red carpet for the monarch during her visit on Oct. 6, 2002, which was part of her 11-day tour of Canada in honor of her Golden Jubilee.
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky was on hand to present the Queen with the ceremonial puck. The crowd erupted into cheers as the Queen, who carried her trusty black purse onto the ice, dropped the puck. She then made her way to the royal box to enjoy the first period of the game.
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Not only are Vancouver and Whistler close to Harry and Meghan following their move to Montecito, California, but Vancouver is also a special spot for their family. Before stepping back from their royal roles in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent their first holiday season as a family of three in 2019 with son Prince Archie on Vancouver Island.
source: people.com
