Incoming governor general meets with Queen for first time

By The Canadian Press

Posted Sep 20, 2017 07:55:52 AM.

Last Updated Sep 20, 2017 08:40:29 AM.

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Canada’s incoming Governor General has had her first audience with the Queen.

The Governor General’s office says Julie Payette met with Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral Castle, her summer home in Scotland.

The Queen has bestowed several orders on Payette, including an Extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada

The retired Canadian astronaut is scheduled to meet with Prince Charles later today.

She will officially take Gov. Gen. David Johnston’s role on Oct. 2.

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