Prince Charles and Camilla coming to Canada for royal tour

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will be coming to for a three-day royal tour in May, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced Monday.

“Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have accepted the Government of Canada's invitation to undertake a three-day Royal Tour in May. This Royal Tour will include stops in Newfoundland and Labrador, the National Capital Region and the Northwest Territories,” reads a statement from Rideau Hall.

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This comes as part of celebrations of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this year.

“This visit is a chance for us to showcase the evolution of our country, our diverse and inclusive society, as well as the resilience of Indigenous communities,” said Simon in the release from her office.

The full itinerary of the tour will be coming “at a later date.”

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