He presented his idea to the Chamber and a letter of request was sent to Buckingham Palace .
The idea for the swans came from a summer visitor to the area , Harry Gibbons , who worked in public relations for the International Air Transport Authority of Montreal .
Harry Gibbons presented Harry Gibbons ' idea to the Chamber and a letter of request was sent to Buckingham Palace .
The idea for the swans came from a summer visitor to the area , Harry Gibbons , who worked in public relations for the International Air Transport Authority of Montreal .