On Day 3 of the royal visit, after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tour Bella Bella and the Great Bear Rainforest, they’ll head to Government House in Victoria for a special ceremony.
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The Black Rod was created strictly for the British Columbia Legislature to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II‘s Diamond Jubilee.
READ MORE: Highlights from Day 2 of the Royal Visit – Will and Kate visit Vancouver, B.C.
It has three symbolic silver rings on it, signifying the government of B.C., the government of Canada and Westminster. On Monday, The Duke of Cambridge will be adding a fourth and very culturally significant ring representing First Nations.
Watch below: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take part in Black Rod ceremony
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, the leader of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, said Monday he won’t be taking part or supporting the Black Rod Ceremony. He believes the federal government has made little progress improving the lives of First Nations, while the provincial government pushes ahead with projects opposed by aboriginal groups, such as liquefied natural gas developments and the Site C hydroelectric dam.
READ MORE: Royal Visit 2016 – BC Indian Chiefs snub Black Rod reconciliation event
Watch above for an interview with the legislature’s Sergeant at Arms about the role he played in creating the Black Rod as a master carpenter, some of the most interesting details about the rod and the significance of William’s gesture.
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Crowds gather for royal tour in Vancouver -
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Prime Minister Trudeau, wife Sophie join Royal couple for hovercraft ride -
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Prince William and Kate arrive in Vancouver via seaplane on day two of the Royal Visit -
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Royal tour charity agenda in Vancouver -
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Day one of the Royal Visit to Canada
With files from The Canadian Press
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