1 Sussex Drive

by Gabrielle D'Emilio-Lappa

Overview

Rideau Hall, the official Residence of Canada's Governors General, has been host to some of the greatest leaders and dignitaries in history. Members of royal families, world leaders and heads of state have stayed there and have experienced, firsthand, the warmth and hospitality so often associated with Canadians. For those chosen to serve as Governors General, as well as for their families, Rideau Hall becomes their home for five years, and sometimes longer. To the outsider, a visit to Rideau Hall as an invited guest is like watching a theatre performance, with the supporting cast and crew somewhere in the background but always where they are supposed to be. This book provides first-person narratives and real accounts of memorable moments by those who worked with quiet dignity behind the scenes, and often for the greatest part of their working lives, to make Rideau Hall a home.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162435099
Publisher:	FriesenPress
Publication date:	08/26/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Gabrielle Lappa has always enjoyed reading and writing stories about lives lived. She was born in Cornwall, Ontario, to parents who emigrated from Italy and made Canada their home. After completing her studies at Carleton University, she accepted a short-term position at Rideau Hall and stayed for thirty-six years. During that time, she worked for eight governors general, first with the Program Planning team, later as the Director of Policy and Planning and, for the last seven years, as the Director of Honours. She was awarded the Queen’s Silver and Golden Jubilee medals as well as the Vice-Regal Commendation for service to the Office. She retired from Rideau Hall in 2014 and enjoys writing about the interesting people in her world. Gabrielle makes her home in Manotick, Ontario. ()