Posted by Edward W on May 29, 2009, 10:22 pm, in reply to "Can't the Prince of Wales just come to Canada on his own?"
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The Prince of Wales can't do the same because he is the Heir to the Throne, and The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, and The Princess Royal are 4th, 7th, and 10th in line to the throne respectively.
In this spirit, it was considered proper that like The Queen, His Royal Highness should only come on "official visits" upon request from the Federal Government, and not solely on "private visits".
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