With Prince Charles and Camilla traveling to Canada, there are only weeks left, and some of the finer points of the royal couple’s route have been published.
The trip is part of the celebration of the Queen’s platinum anniversary. Heritage Canada is hosting a technical briefing for reporters during the trip on Tuesday at 1 p.m. The department says the details of the tour route are subject to change.
May 17
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will land in St. John on May 17.
An official welcoming ceremony will be held in the presence of local leaders in the Confederate building, where the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador meet. The ceremony will include traditional songs and stories from the countryside, an Inuktitut prayer, Inu drums and Mi’Kmaq music.
Prince Charles will make notes as part of the ceremony.
The couple will then visit the Government House, the official residence of the province’s lieutenant governor. The two will participate in a moment of reflection and prayer in the garden at the heart of the property, planted in memory of all indigenous children lost to the school system, survivors and their families.
Charles will then meet with a representative of Campaign for Wool Canada – an initiative launched during the couple’s trip to Canada in 2014, aimed at raising awareness of the natural benefits of wool and its sustainability. Similar initiatives have been launched in other countries.
He will also take part in a knitting circle with the centuries-old non-profit organization NONIA.
The couple will unveil a bronze marker at the beginning of the newly created Alley of the British Community in the Government House.
The day will end in Quidi Vidi Village with stops at Quidi Vidi Village Artisan Studio, a walk to the port, conversations with locals, a visit to a micro-brewery and meetings with the food scene of the province.
They will then travel from St. John to Ottawa, where they will be greeted and greeted by dignitaries.
May 18
On May 18, Charles will be named Commander-in-Chief of the Order of Military Merit by Governor-General Mary Simon, along with the Deputy Chief of Staff at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
It will mark the 50th anniversary of the Order, established in 1972 to recognize the distinctive and exceptional service of those who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Shortly afterwards, at the National War Memorial, the royal duo will take part in a wreath-laying ceremony and a minute of silence.
They will then meet in the cathedral with members and organizations from the Canadian Ukrainian community and the Ukrainian-Canadian Congress. They will discuss Ukrainian culture and Canada’s efforts to support the people of this Eastern European country.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, are watching Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill during a three-day official visit to Canada in 2017. This year, the visit will cover two provinces and one territory. (Chris Jackson / Getty Images)
The Prince and Duchess will visit a primary school in the Vanier district of Ottawa to talk about the importance of literacy and talk to the parents of students, many of whom are newcomers to the country.
They will then attend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police music attraction, walk through the RCMP stables with the RCMP Commissioner and witness a special performance.
In the middle of the afternoon, Charles will visit the participants in Prince’s Trust Canada, which supports veterans and young people with a special focus on green jobs. He will talk to a group of Canadian stakeholders about the importance of sustainable funding in the fight against climate change.
At the end of the afternoon, Charles will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Rideau Hall.
In the evening, Charles will meet with the Governor-General again before attending a reception.
May 19
On Thursday, the couple will say goodbye to Ottawa and head to Yellowknife, NWT, where they will be greeted by high-ranking officials.
They will visit Dettah, a Dene community of the first people near the capital, where they will be greeted by local leaders from across the territory with an opening prayer, a drum circle and a fire-feeding ceremony. Charles will then speak with local chiefs and elders while Camilla attends Kaw Tay Whee School to learn about its programming and efforts to preserve Indigenous languages.
The prince will meet with Canadian Rangers to mark the organization’s 75th anniversary.
Camilla will visit a transitional house that offers services to women and children fleeing violence.
At a meeting focused on how climate change is affecting the Northwest Territories, Charles will talk to local experts on the Dettah Ice Road, which connects Yellowknife and Detta during the colder months.
Finally, at the nearby Heritage Center, visiting royalty will meet with local food producers to discuss innovative ways to address the environmental challenges of the North’s food industry.
They will also discuss Treaty 11, its history and heritage. The treaty was signed between the first nations and the Canadian government in the early 1920s.
They will watch a demonstration of traditional Inuit sports and learn about the crafts before heading to the Ceremonial Circle, a gathering place for people from the area. As part of the platinum anniversary celebrations marking the end of the visit, there will be a flag raising, plant and flower presentations and a plaque unveiling. Prince Charles will also comment on this event.
The royal couple will then leave, sent by high-ranking officials and guards.
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