The 2022 royal tour of Canada by Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, took place from 17 to 19 May 2022, as part of the Canadian celebrations of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
[8] I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to discuss with the Governor General the vital process of reconciliation in this country – not a one-off act, of course, but an ongoing commitment to healing, respect and understanding.
I know that our visit here this week comes at an important moment – with indigenous and non-indigenous peoples across Canada committing to reflect honestly and openly on the past and to forge a new relationship for the future...[9] The couple arrived in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, in the afternoon of 17 May, and were later welcomed at Confederation Building.
[10] The Prince and the Duchess then visited Government House, where they participated in a solemn moment of reflection and prayer at the Heart Garden, that was unveiled in 2019 in memory of the victims of residential schools.
On the grounds of Government House, the couple unveiled a bronze marker at the start of the new Commonwealth Walkway, a Platinum Jubilee commemorative project.
They undertook a walkabout of The Wharf, and then visited the Quidi Vidi Brewery, a local micro-brewery, where they learnt about the brewing process, and met representatives of Newfoundland and Labrador's emerging culinary and food scene.
[15] Later, the couple participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the National War Memorial, to honour Canadian veterans and active service members.
[16] After the ceremony, the Prince and the Duchess met members and organisations from the Canadian Ukrainian community, and learn about Canada's efforts to support the people of Ukraine.
[19] At Rideau Hall, the Prince held a bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon, and also interacted with Canadian stakeholders on the importance of sustainable finance in combating climate change and building a net-zero economy.
The Prince also participated in a discussion on Treaty 11, its history and its legacy in the Northwest Territories, and the couple observed a demonstration of traditional Inuit sports.