As anyone who takes an interest in the British Royal Family will know, Prince William and Kate Middleton will be getting married on April 29, an event which the whole world is sure to be watching. Perhaps even more exciting than the Royal Wedding for Albertans is the possibility of the newlyweds visiting Calgary as part of their Canadian honeymoon, which will take them across the country, starting June 30 and ending July 8 in Alberta, which is coincidentally the first day of the Calgary Stampede. Although their schedule has not been finalized, it seems likely that they would take advantage of the opportunity to attend the Calgary Stampede, a world class rodeo event, which would be the perfect Albertan send-off from what is sure to be a wonderful honeymoon experience throughout Canada, which will also include visits to Ottawa, the North West Territories, PEI and Quebec.
The trip will be paid for by the Canadian taxpayer, which will most likely cause a few grumbles, but whether you are a fan of the monarchy or not, there is no doubt that the publicity and resulting tourist dollars generated by a visit from the future King and his new bride will more than make up for the cost of the honeymoon.
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