Sir Alexander Augustus Frederick William Alfred George Cambridge, Prince Alexander of Teck (1940-46) The Earl of Athlone, uncle of King George VI, was born at Kensington Palace in England. At the time, a Canadian Governor General was the plan but it being war time and all, Mackenzie King though it would be better some other time. The Earl of Athlone (and his wife, Princess Alice, grand-daughter of Victoria) was very supporting of the war effort in Canada. The most important thing during his term happened in 1943 and 1944 when he invited, at La Citadelle, Prime Minister King, British Prime Minister Churchill and US President Roosevelt to discuss the strategies of the Western Allies. Many Royals came to Rideau Hall when their state was occupied by the Germans. Royals from Norway, Yugoslavia, Greece, Austria, the Netherlands came to Canada. When Princess Margriet of the Netherlands was born in Ottawa, the delivery room was proclaimed Dutch territory. The Earl of Athlone returned to England in 1946 and died in 1957.
Sir Harold Rupert Leofric George Alexander, Viscount Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis and Baron Rideau of Ottawa, and of Castle Derg, county Tyrone (1946-1952) Lord Alexander was born in London, England, in 1891. He was a war hero in the Second World War and caused excitement when he was appointment. The Canada he came to, was a country of change. Canada was a stronger country and had a booming economy. The Governor General recieved all the powers from of the monarch in Canada. Canada renounced to its title of Dominion in 1949 and became a member of the Commonwealth. When Newfoundland joined Confederation, Lord Alexander visited the province. He visited Canada and even became Honorary Chief of the Kwakiutl. In 1950, Canada was at war once more and the Governor General Alexander encouraged the troups who left for Korea. Princess Philip and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Canada for the first time in 1951. In 1953, Elizabeth became Queen of Canada with her coronation. His term was extended twice when he left for England in 1952 due to the death of George VI. He became Baron Rideau of Ottawa after he returned to England in 1952. He died in 1969.
