List of royal tours of Canada (21st century)
Royal tours of Canada in the 21st century carry on the tradition of the previous 300 years ,[ 1] either as an official tour, a working tour, a vacation, or a period of military service by a member of the Royal Family . Originally, royal tours of Canada were events predominantly for Canadians to see and possibly meet members of their royal family, with the associated patriotic pomp and spectacle. However, nearing the end of the 20th century, such occasions took on the added dimension of a theme; for instance, the 2005 tour of Saskatchewan and Alberta by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh , was deemed to be a vehicle for the Queen and all other Canadians to honour "The Spirit of Nation Builders".[ 2] Also, junior members of the Royal Family began to undertake unofficial "working" tours of Canada as well; in this method, royal figures are invited by provinces, municipalities, and other organizations to events which the latter fund without assistance from the federal government. Charles III ; Anne, Princess Royal ; Andrew, Duke of York ; and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex , have all made several small tours in this fashion.
Canadian Royal Family
2000–2009
Year
Dates
Persons
Locations
Reasons
2000
4–6 June
The Earl of Wessex
25–27 June
The Earl of Wessex
14–18 July
The Earl and Countess of Wessex
To attend events for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award – Young Canadians' Challenge, attend performance of Emily Confederation Centre of the Arts , visit Rodd Brudenell River Resort, attend concert at St. Mary's Church, visit Cavendish Farms processing plant, visit Gateway Village, attend federal dinner at Delta Prince Edward Hotel, visit to All Souls' Chapel, attend luncheon at Government House , visit Confederation Birthplace Commemorative Park, attend official opening of the 39th annual Canadian Branch Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, attend reception with delegates and families at Fanningbank.
28 September–3 October
The Duke of York
To be invested as Colonel-in-Chief of the Queen's York Rangers ,[ 3] attend events for Round Square , attend the state funeral of Pierre Trudeau .[ 4]
23–26 November
The Duke and Duchess of Kent
To attend the dedication ceremony of the Waveney lifeboat White Rose of Yorkshire .
2001
26–27 January
The Duke of York
To visit a former Chaplain at Lakefield College School .
4–8 April
The Duke of Kent
As President of the Royal National Lifeboat Association.
25–30 April
The Prince of Wales (now Charles III )
In addition to the nation's capital, the Prince visited the only two regions of the country not previously visited — Saskatchewan and Yukon — to complete "his Canadian journey".[ 6]
2–5 August
The Earl and Countess of Wessex
To attend the 8th IAAF World Championships.
19–21 October
The Duke of Edinburgh
To present Duke of Edinburgh's Awards , attend events for the World Wildlife Fund .
19–21 October
The Duke and Duchess of Kent
2002
13–24 March
Prince Michael of Kent
To undertake duties as Colonel-in-Chief of the Essex and Kent Scottish .
21–25 June
Prince and Princess Michael of Kent
To attend the Queen's Plate .
5–8 September
The Earl and Countess of Wessex
To attend events for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award .
20–24 September
The Earl and Countess of Wessex
Ontario : Toronto , Ottawa
To attend events for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award .
4–15 October
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh
To celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee .
2003
6–12 May
The Duke of York
To visit with the Queen's York Rangers , meet with trustees at Lakefield College School , turn the sod for the new mental health building of the British Columbia's Children's Hospital , visit the Regent Park Duke of York Public School, present Duke of Edinburgh's Awards , attend the Children Circle of Care Conference.
12–17 June
The Duke of York
To visit Lakefield College School , attend lunch with the Empire Club of Canada , visit the Greenwood School, visit Lester B. Pearson College .[ 7]
18–25 June
The Earl and Countess of Wessex
Centenaries of Regina, Moose Jaw and Lloydminster, open cultural centre, open the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College facility at the University of Regina .
31 July–6 August
Prince and Princess Michael of Kent
Centenary and re-opening of the Lake of the Woods Yacht Club, opening of the Leo Mol garden.
29 August–1 September
The Princess Royal
To visit with the Canadian Forces Communications and Electronics Branch , perform charity work.
2004
26–27 April
The Duke of Edinburgh
To attend the 40th Anniversary Gala for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award .
4–8 June
The Princess Royal
To attend ceremonies marking the 60th anniversary of D-Day , visit the Royal Regina Rifles , visit the Monarchist League of Canada , attend the Commonwealth Study Conference .
13–18 October
Prince Michael of Kent
To open new joint Windsor Armoury and Police training facility.
2005
17–25 May
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh
Centenary of the entry of Saskatchewan and Alberta into Confederation.[ 8]
2006
11 May
The Duke of York
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Canadian Canoe Museum .[ 9]
1–9 June
The Earl and Countess of Wessex
To visit the Monarchist League of Canada , attend events for the Ontario Heritage Trust .
22 November
The Countess of Wessex
Visit Medical Discovery Tower at Toronto General Hospital and launch the Girls Programme at Verity Women's Club.[ 10]
2007
30 April – 5 May
The Duke of York
1–4 June
The Princess Royal
Centenary of the Royal Regina Rifles , open the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Centre, attend a demonstration by the Parkland Therapeutic Riding Association, celebrate the 125th anniversary of the settlement of the Yorkton, attend Regina's Freedom of the City Parade, meet with First Nations elders, and attend Saskatchewan Youth Awards gala.[ 14]
26 June
Prince Harry
To train with Canadian Forces soldiers for a tour of duty in Afghanistan .[ 15] [ 16]
2008
10–11 May
The Duke of York
To open a display at the Canadian Canoe Museum .
5–9 June
The Earl of Wessex
To participate in a number of events on behalf of various charitable organizations.
2009
23–28 April
The Duke of York
To participate in a number of events relating to the Princess Louise Fusiliers .
4–8 June
The Earl and Countess of Wessex
To undertake duties relating to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, South Alberta Light Horse, and open the Air Force Museum of Alberta.
6 September-3 October
Prince Harry
Private working visit for the purpose of participating in a military exercise.[ 17]
19 September
Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York
To accompany their mother, Sarah, Duchess of York , at the premiere of The Young Victoria at the Toronto International Film Festival .[ 18]
2–12 November
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
2010–2019
Year
Dates
Persons
Locations
Reasons
2010
19–22 March[ 20]
The Earl and Countess of Wessex
Attend events at the 2010 Winter Paralympics , meet with First Nations leaders and officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police , and distribute The Duke of Edinburgh's Awards .
23–25 April[ 21]
The Princess Royal
18–22 April[ 22]
The Earl and Countess of Wessex
Attend paralympic games .
25 April[ 23]
Princess Alexandra
Visit the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
28 June–6 July[ 24] [ 25]
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh
Celebrate the centenary of the Canadian navy , attend the Queen's Plate , open a new terminal at the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport , and lay the cornerstone of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights , amongst other events.
24 July[ 27]
The Earl of Wessex
2011
30 June–8 July [ 28]
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa, meeting Slave Lake wildfire firefighters, Calgary Stampede opening ceremonies; the first royal tour for the couple.
11–24 July
The Duke of York , Princess Beatrice , and Princess Eugenie of York
Private canoe trip and opening of North-Wright Airways float base and wilderness expedition support centre.[ 29] [ 30]
25–27 July
The Earl of Wessex
Present the Duke of Edinburgh's Award as the trustee to recipients in Canada.[ 31]
23–24 November
The Countess of Wessex
Charitable work, attend Aboriginal culture celebration.[ 32] [ 33]
2012
20–23 May[ 34]
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall (now Charles III and Queen Camilla )
Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II
11–18 September[ 35]
The Earl and Countess of Wessex
Meet with the Royal Victorian Order Association of Canada, attend Toronto International Film Festival , present colours to and lunch with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment , view trooping of the colour by the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry , visit Niagara College , Sainte-Marie among the Hurons , and Market Lane School, attend 2015 Pan American Games briefing, distribute The Duke of Edinburgh's Awards ,[ 36] Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals , and Royal Canadian Police Long Service Medals.[ 37]
14–19 September
George and Sylvana Windsor , Earl and Countess of St Andrews
Attended a civic dinner and the launch of the Voices of Placentia Bay festival
19–21 October[ 38]
Princess Alexandra
Centennial of the Canadian-Scottish Regiment .
2013
27 April
The Duke of Edinburgh
Present new regimental colours to 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment .[ 39]
16–19 May[ 40]
The Duke of York
23–26 October[ 41]
The Princess Royal
Attend a Duke of Edinburgh's Awards study conference, a reception at Queen's Park , visit CFB Kingston , visit the Royal Canadian Medical Service training centre at CFB Borden , and attend a 33 Signal Regiment dinner at the National Club.
1–2 November
The Earl and Countess of Wessex
Attend 50th anniversary of the foundation of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Canada,[ 42] attend presentation of accessibility symbol redesign awards.[ 43]
2014
18–21 May[ 44]
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall
Centennial of the start of the First World War, the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown and Quebec City Conferences.
5 June[ 45]
The Duke of York
Present new battle honours to the Queen's York Rangers .
12–20 September[ 46] [ 47]
The Earl and Countess of Wessex
Duke of Edinburgh Awards events, walk a portion of the Trans-Canada Trail, open a new library on the Ditidaht First Nation, community events on 'Namgis First Nation, reception with regional forest fire first responders, barbeque and regimental dinner with the Saskatchewan Dragoons Regiment, lunch with the Saskatchewan Consular Corps, inspect cadets at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Depot, reception for community leaders.[ 48] [ 49]
10–11 November[ 50]
The Princess Royal and Sir Timothy Laurence
Events marking 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation .
2015
19–20 February
The Princess Royal
Present Duke of Edinburgh Awards to students,[ 51] visit McGill University in relation to role as President of the Emerging Leaders' Dialogue,[ 52] visit Santropol Roulant, visit the Royal Canadian Hussars as Colonel-in-Chief.[ 53]
26 October–3 November
The Earl of Wessex
100th anniversary of Toronto Scottish Regiment, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, tour IWK Health Centre; event for community leaders and volunteers at Government House, Halifax.[ 54]
12–14 November
The Countess of Wessex
Tour First Nations services and cultural centre, tour Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital , attend Royal Agricultural Winter Fair , meet with Lincoln and Welland Regiment ,[ 55]
2016
2 May[ 56]
Prince Harry
Invictus Games
28 June–1 July[ 57]
The Princess Royal
Mark Memorial Day and 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme ,[ 57] visit Rainbow Riders therapeutic riding facility.[ 58]
24 September–1 October
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George , and Princess Charlotte
2017
29 June–1 July[ 59]
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall
Canada 's sesquicentennial celebration
22–30 September
Prince Harry
Invictus Games
2018
28 June
The Princess Royal
Spoke at Rotary International 's international convention[ 60]
5–8 November
2019
23–28 May
The Duke of York
Following a reception at the residence of Lieutenant Governor Arthur LeBlanc , the Duke took part in a military ceremony which involved the Princess Louise Fusiliers . He later met with entrepreneurs at the inaugural Canadian Pitch@Palace, an initiative founded by the Duke to support entrepreneurs.[ 61] [ 62]
14–15 November
The Countess of Wessex
Attend events for the 100 Women in Finance Next Generation Initiative, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Awareness Foundation, and Toronto General and Western Hospitals.[ 63]
2020–
Year
Dates
Persons
Locations
Reasons
2022
17–19 May [ 64]
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall
Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
2023
24–27 April
The Duke of Edinburgh
To attend The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award , events organized by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario , Odd Squad Productions Society, Vancouver Club, and the York House School , as well as meetings and receptions with indigenous and youth representatives, as well as local council members from BC.[ 65]
13–14 May
Prince Michael
To present new regimental colours to the Essex and Kent Scottish .[ 66]
18–21 May
The Princess Royal
To mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) .[ 67]
3–4 June
To attend the opening plenary session for The Duke of Edinburgh's Commonwealth Study Conference .[ 68]
3–8 November
The Duchess of Edinburgh
To attend the Duchess of Edinburgh military competition hosted by the Lincoln and Welland Regiment , a dinner in support of the Lincoln and Welland Regimental Foundation, a Remembrance Day service, and to visit three University Health Network sites.[ 69]
2024
3–5 May
The Princess Royal
Attended a series of engagements with the Royal Canadian Navy as the Commodore-in-Chief of the Canadian Fleet Pacific. Also visited an urban farm, the Royal Victoria Yacht Club , and the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association as its patron.[ 70]
See also
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