Released on April 24, 2001
Saskatchewan residents are invited to welcome His Royal Highness The Prince
of Wales at public events from April 26th-28th.
"Having the opportunity to interact with residents of our province is an
important part of the Prince of Wales visit to Saskatchewan," Provincial
Secretary Pat Lorjé said. "While his visit includes official ceremonies,
there are several occasions in different communities for the Prince to meet
local residents in person."
Details of the Prince's itinerary, his biography and information about the
monarchy are available on a special Royal Visit website at
www.gov.sk.ca/royalvisit. The site also invites individuals with a special
interest in royalty to share their anecdotes, thoughts, poems or other
expressions. Selected submissions will be posted on the site.
On April 26th in Regina, the public is invited to welcome The Prince of
Wales at 1:00 p.m. in front of the Legislative Building at a welcoming
ceremony with military honours and the opening of the Prince of Wales
barrier-free entrance. Later that afternoon at 4:20 p.m., he will
participate in a public ceremony at Regina City Hall.
On April 27th, Assiniboia and area residents are invited to meet The Prince
of Wales during a sod-turning ceremony for The Prince of Wales Community
Complex in Assiniboia at 3:40 p.m.
On April 28th, Saskatoon and area residents will have three opportunities
to welcome The Prince of Wales in person. At 11:25 a.m., he will be
visiting the Saskatoon Community Service Village. That afternoon,
residents are invited to join him for the dedication of the Prince of Wales
Promenade at Meewasin Valley Weir at 2:05 p.m., and later at 2:40 at
Wanuskewin Heritage Park.
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For more information, contact:
Sean St. George
Media officer
Intergovernmental Affairs
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-7151