August 6, 2025
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh in Ontario
From June 28 to July 2, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh undertook a series of engagements across Ontario with the Honourable Edith Dumont and His Honour, Mr. Tony Viscardi.
These engagements were part of a larger Canadian tour, as His Royal Highness had visited Prince Edward Island prior to arriving in Toronto.
Supporting Emerging Leaders
On June 28, His Royal Highness attended a reception hosted by Her Honour at the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite, followed by a dinner with emerging leaders and young volunteers. These gatherings provided an opportunity to recognize the contributions of young Ontario leaders who are making a difference in their communities through leadership and service.
Honouring Indigenous Veterans
On June 29, His Royal Highness and Their Honours visited Christ Church, His Majesty’s Chapel Royal of the Mohawk, on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Christ Church is owned by The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, known as the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation, and is one of three Chapels Royal in Ontario. Here, they joined a service honouring Mohawk veterans and engaged with community members at a reception following the service.
Canadian Armed Forces Engagements in Belleville and Trenton
Later that day, His Royal Highness and Their Honours visited the Belleville Armouries, home of the Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment. There, they received an overview of cold weather operations, toured the Regimental Museum, viewed a weapons display, and joined soldiers and cadets for a luncheon.
At 2 Air Movements Squadron, 8 Wing, CFB Trenton, His Royal Highness and Their Honours met with personnel, who offered insight into the base’s operations and logistics.
Policing and Public Safety
His Royal Highness and Their Honours also visited the Toronto Police Service Emergency Task Force, where they toured the facility and learned about the unit’s specialized operations.
On June 30, His Royal Highness and Their Honours were welcomed by the Toronto Police Service Marine Unit and were given a tour of the unit’s vessels and equipment. The visit also included a dive technology demonstration at the wreck of the schooner barge the Sligo, conducted by Marine Unit staff with a remotely operated vehicle.
HMCS York and Campaign for Wool
Later that day, His Royal Highness and Their Honours toured HMCS York, a Naval Reserve Unit, where they explore the unit’s museum and archives and met with the unit’s sailors, who presented displays that showcased their work.
To end the evening, they attended the Campaign for Wool Young Designers’ Event, which featured Canadian talent in art, interior design, and fashion. Highlights included a wool-based visual art installation, hooked rugs from Newfoundland, and a preview of the fall 2025 Canadian Designer Capsule Collection.
Canada Day in Ottawa
On July 1, Their Honours joined His Royal Highness, the Governor General, the Prime Minister, and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, minister of Canadian identity and culture, at Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa.
His Royal Highness and Their Honours also visited the RCMP Musical Ride Stables, where His Royal Highness inspected 16 horses and riders. Here, His Royal Highness was presented with the RCMP Long Service Medal and a pair of new RCMP Strathcona boots.
Duke of Edinburgh Award and Canadian Citizenship
Returning to Toronto July 2, Her Honour attended an event to show support for the work of the Duke of Edinburgh Award – Canada.
His Royal Highness concluded his visit alongside Their Honours at a Canadian citizenship ceremony presided over by Citizenship Judge Albert Wong; together, they welcomed new citizens to the country.
A note of appreciation
The Lieutenant Governor would like to thank and acknowledge the volunteers and honorary aides-de-camp who helped support this visit, as well as His Royal Highness’s staff and the team at the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
