The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, The Prince Edward Island Regiment, will visit Prince Edward Island to attend celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the regiment, including a Freedom of the City parade. The Duke has been Colonel-in-Chief since 2005.
On the island, His Royal Highness will also visit the Abegweit First Nation, take part in an education forum with representatives of the four Atlantic provinces, and meet youth organisations.
While in Toronto, the Duke will visit the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment of which he is Colonel-in-Chief, as well as the naval reserve unit HMCS York, and CFB Trenton air base. His Royal Highness will meet community leaders and emerging youth leaders and take part in engagements recognising the service of public sector organisations, including the Toronto Police Service’s Marine Unit and Emergency Task Force.
The Duke will attend a service at Christ Church, His Majesty’s Chapel Royal of the Mohawk, the first Protestant Church in Upper Canada and the oldest surviving church in Ontario.
On Tuesday 1st July, the Duke of Edinburgh will attend the Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa, and, as Honorary Deputy Commissioner, His Royal Highness will visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
His Royal Highness will also celebrate The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, which equips young people in Canada to reach their full potential. The Canada Award has been operating since 1963.
(From the Royal Website)
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