So far this week, two non-profit organizations have announced that the Princess Royal, Princess Anne will be visiting their facilities while on a quick three day trip to BC.
Now, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of BC has revealed everything she will be doing while in town.
This royal visit marks the first time a member of the Royal Family has visited Victoria on official business since the passing of Princess Anne’s late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The Princess Royal will be in Victoria between May 3rd and 5th and will be spending time in Esquimalt, Victoria, Saanich and the Saanich Peninsula.
She will be accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
While in Greater Victoria, Princess Anne will be attending many community events and organizations.
Below is everything she will be doing while on this official royal visit:
- The Princess Royal will attend the commissioning ceremony for His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Max Bernays and sail overnight in the ship to Esquimalt
- When HMCS Max Bernays enters Esquimalt Harbour, The Princess Royal will receive a 21-Gun Salute from the Black Rock naval battery
- The Princess Royal will visit the Military Family Resource Centre and meet with staff, board members and service members and their families
- The Princess Royal will pay respects and lay a wreath at the God’s Acre Veteran’s Cemetery
- The Princess Royal will visit the archives and collections space of the Maritime Museum of British Columbia, which was founded with an initial donation by Her Royal Highness’s late father, Prince Philip
- The Princess Royal will visit the FED Urban Agriculture project to learn about local sustainable food practices
- The Princess Royal will attend the Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Service at the British Columbia Legislature and lay a wreath
- The Princess Royal will visit the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and present prizes at the Spring Dinghies Regatta
- The Princess Royal will visit the Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association and meet with staff, board members, clients, and their families. The Princess Royal will also tour the stables and present prizes
- The Princess Royal will meet with Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin and various British Columbia community leaders
According to the BC government, the Princess Royal was given the title of Honorary Commodore-in-Chief of the Canadian Fleet Pacific back in 2015.
The visit by Princess Anne is being hosted by the Royal Canadian Navy.
Specific dates and times have not been provided by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for safety reasons and so the Princess Royal can attend all her commitments while in town.
