The Duke of Edinburgh visits Canada

The Duke of Edinburgh, as Colonel-in-Chief of The Prince Edward Island Regiment, visited Prince Edward Island to attend celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the Regiment, including a Freedom of the City parade. His Royal Highness has been Colonel-in-Chief since 2005. 

On the island, The Duke also visited the Abegweit First Nation, took part in an education forum with representatives of the four Atlantic provinces, and met youth organisations.

While in Toronto, The Duke visited 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 met community leaders and emerging youth leaders and took part in engagements recognising the service of public sector organisations, including the Toronto Police Service’s Marine Unit and Emergency Task Force. 

His Royal Highness also celebrated 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.

In Ontario, The Duke attended 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 the province. 

The visit concluded in Ottawa, where The Duke joined Canada Day celebrations, where His Royal Highness met Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney.

Finally, as Honorary Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, visited the Musical Ride Stables.