Prince Charles visits Canada base where he trained

Published November 20, 2014

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, began their first full day of their Canadian tour on Monday with a visit to a New Brunswick military base where he trained in 1975.

Charles drew laughter when he said he has fond memories training as a young naval helicopter pilot "in the middle of nowhere."

The royal couple arrived Sunday evening in New Brunswick to kick off a four-day visit to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Governor General David Johnston, the Queen's representative in Canada, welcomed Charles "home" in an official welcoming ceremony on Monday. Charles played a pickup game of street hockey in Saint John, New Brunswick and even scored. His son William failed to score a goal when he played a game in Canada last summer.

Canadians were thrilled when Prince William and his wife, Kate, traveled across the country last summer on their first official trip as a married couple. The reception for Charles' 16th visit has been far more muted.

Charles and Camilla arrived in Toronto on Monday evening where they will be treated to a Victoria Day fireworks display. Victoria Day is a national public holiday in Canada in honor of Queen Victoria's birthday.

Queen Elizabeth II is Canada's titular head of state. Canada is a member of the British Commonwealth of former colonies.

On Tuesday, Charles will visit a youth street mission before departing Tuesday evening to Regina, Saskatchewan where he'll meet with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He'll also be treated to a concert by the Regina Symphony Orchestra before the tour concludes.

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