Prince Philip’s Special Relationship With Canada

By Jamie Samhan. 9 Apr 2021 7:58 AM

Prince Philip‘s relationship with Canada goes far beyond our country being part of the Commonwealth. Throughout his years, the Duke of Edinburgh made over 70 visits, including 28 official tours.

He returned numerous times on private working visits for his roles with the Armed Forces and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

After the news of his passing at 99, take a look at the most memorable photos of Philip in Canada.

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October 1964
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Prince Philip admires a amphibious "penguin" car at Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson's residence. Although there is no evidence the car was ever driven.
May 1971
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A family outing as the Queen, Prince Philip and Princess Anne sail from Victoria to Vancouver.
June 1973
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrive in Toronto for a 10 day tour where they were greeted by Prime Minister Trudeau, Ontario Premier William Davis and his wife, Cathy.
July 1976
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A special moment to remember.

Prince Philip chats with Princess Anne before her cross-country three day equestrian event at the Olympics in Bromont, Quebec.

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew were also there for support.
October 1977
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Prince Philip attends a walkabout after a ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa's Confederation Square.
October 1977
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Queen Elizabeth opens the session of Parliament in Ottawa and is joined by Prince Philip.

The Queen has twice delivered the speech from the throne in Canada during her reign-both times Prince Philip attended.

Normally, the Governor-General stands in her place.
October 1979
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip meet British-born players from the Ottawa Rough Riders and Hamilton Tiger Cats before they play a game at Ottawa's Lansdowne Park.
April 1982
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Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau pose ahead of the historic ceremony to sever Canada's last colonial bond with England through the Canada Act.
April 1982
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip sit in the Senate Chamber on Parliament Hill where they took part in the Canada act which declared Canada's independence from Britain.
April 1982
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Around 100,000 gather to greet Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at the signing of a historic proclamation giving Canada independence from Britain.
March 1983
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip head back to London onboard a Canadian Forces Boeing 707 leaving from Vancouver International Airport.
September 1984
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip wave to the crowds in Moncton after attending a special ceremony in their honour.
September 1984
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are welcomed by large crowds in Ottawa during their royal tour.
March 1989
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Prince Philip unveils a plaque on the Beatrice Lillie Building in Toronto.

For those who want to go check it out, head to 115 Queen Street West.
May 1989
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Prince Philip visited the University of Sherbrooke over a four day tour where they celebrated its 35th anniversary.
August 1994
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip finish a 10 day tour in Yellowknife where Prime Minister Jean Chretien, his wife Aline, Governor General Ray Hnatyshyn and his wife Gerda came out to say goodbye.
October 2002
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Farewell! Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip wrap up the 12 day Golden Jubilee tour in Moncton, N.B.
May 2005
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Dressed to the nines. Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prime Minister Paul Martin and Sheila attend a state dinner in Edmonton.

The royal couple were there to attend Alberta's centennial.
May 2005
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Prince Philip is saluted by an RCMP officer at a luncheon in Regina.
April 2013
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Prince Philip grins while receiving his medal of Companion of the Order of Canada from Governor General David Johnston in Toronto.
April 2013
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Prince Philip, Colonel-in-Chief of 3rd Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment, chats with members at Ontario Legislature in Toronto.
April 2013
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During the same outing, Prince Philip inspects the honour guard from the 3rd Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment.
July 2010
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are shown artifacts at a Mi'kmaq cultural event in Halifax.
July 2010
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrive in Toronto where they are greeted by Governor General Michaelle Jean and Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
July 2010
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The Queen gets in some of her favourite sport with Prince Philip as they watch the 151st running of the Queen`s Plate in Toronto.

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