Royal Family praises Duke of Edinburgh’s successful Canada visit before
Duchess’s solo Bosnia tour
King Charles has publicly recognised Prince Edward’s dedication following his
recent royal tour of Canada, just days before Duchess Sophie begins her own
solo visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
On July 6, Buckingham Palace shared a series of photos and an official
statement highlighting Edward’s activities across Canada. The Duke of
Edinburgh’s visit began in Prince Edward Island, where he marked the 150th
anniversary of the PEI Regiment, in which he serves as Colonel-in-Chief, and
joined a Freedom of the City parade in Charlottetown.
The Palace confirmed that Edward also met with the Abegweit First Nation,
participated in an education forum for The Duke of Edinburgh’s International
Award, and engaged with youth organisations.
During his stop in Toronto, the Duke visited the Hastings and Prince Edward
Regiment, HMCS York, CFB Trenton, and the Toronto Police Marine Unit and
Emergency Task Force to recognise the work of Canada’s military and police
services.
He concluded his trip in Ottawa, where he joined Canada Day celebrations and
visited the Musical Ride stables as Honorary Deputy Commissioner of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police.
This royal update comes just before the Duchess of Edinburgh begins her
significant solo journey to Bosnia and Herzegovina from July 10 to 12, where
she will attend the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide on behalf of
the King.
