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1991: Charles and Diana, William and Harry
Broadcast Date: Oct. 23, 1991
In the long history of royal visits to Canada, this one may have the most star power. In 1991, royal couple Charles and Diana make a return to Canada, but rumours of marital difficulty have keen-eyed royal watchers analyzing every move. Adding to the buzz, young princes William and Harry are in Ontario as well, making their first foreign visit with their parents. As we see in this clip from The National, it all adds up to a visit that's exciting for fans and a huge headache for organizers.1991: Charles and Diana, William and Harry
• Prince Charles, Princess Diana and their two sons visited Canada from Oct. 23 to Oct. 29, 1991. All of their destinations were in Ontario: Toronto, Sudbury, Niagara Falls, Kingston and Ottawa.
• In this clip we see Diana's dedication to visiting hospital patients. In 1991, the year of this visit, Diana lost a close friend to AIDS. In July of that year she caused a stir by hugging an AIDS patient at a London hospital, a gesture that was considered brave at the time.
• This 1991 royal visit was the last trip to Canada that Charles and Diana would take together. By that time royal watchers were saying that their marriage was essentially over. The royal couple separated in December 1992 and divorced in August 1996.
• Prince Charles, Princess Diana and their two sons visited Canada from Oct. 23 to Oct. 29, 1991. All of their destinations were in Ontario: Toronto, Sudbury, Niagara Falls, Kingston and Ottawa.
1991: Charles and Diana, William and Harry
Medium: Television
Program: The National
Broadcast Date: Oct. 23, 1991
Guest(s): Prince Charles, Diana Spencer
Host: Kevin Newman
Duration: 2:14
Last updated:
Oct. 28, 2009
1991: Charles and Diana, William and Harry.
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Last updated: Oct. 28, 2009.
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