Released on August 20, 2014
Today, Premier Brad Wall announced that His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex will visit Saskatchewan for the fifth time from September 17 to 19.
“On behalf of the people of Saskatchewan, we are pleased to welcome His Royal Highness back to our great province,” Wall said. “I encourage all citizens to take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage with a member of Canada’s Royal Family.”
The Earl first toured the province in 1978 with his parents, Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh, followed by individual visits in 1994, 2003 and 2006.
While in Saskatchewan, The Earl is scheduled to stop in Moose Jaw, Regina, Saskatoon and Swift Current. Further details will be announced at a later date.
It is The Earl’s 37th visit to Canada.
For more information about Saskatchewan and royal visits, go to www.ia.gov.sk.ca/Protocol/Royal-Visits.
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For more information, contact:
Dan Palmer
Intergovernmental Affairs
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2155