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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I address the Duke or Duchess of Cambridge?

Members of the Royal Family are called Your Royal Highness initially and Sir/Ma'am as the conversation continues.

For more details on meeting the sovereign and members of the Royal Family, visit the Canadian Heritage website.

Who pays for Royal Tours to Prince Edward Island and Canada?

There are two types of Royal Tours: official tours and working or private visits.

The Government of Canada covers costs when it extends an official invitation. The provinces cover the costs of their own activities. As hosts, the provinces also share a portion of the travel and accommodation costs with the Government of Canada, based on pre-determined cost-sharing agreements.

The Royal Visit by Their Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is an official tour.

Who is organizing the Royal Visit to Prince Edward Island?

The Prince Edward Island portion of this Royal Visit is being coordinated jointly by the provincial protocol office and Canadian Heritage.



Visit Heritage Canada for more information about meeting members of the Royal Family.

 

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