Prince George in Prince George? Mayor Simon Yu is hoping to make it happen.
At this week’s meeting, City Council was presented with a correspondence letter from the Mayor that would be given to Lieutenant Governor of B.C Wendy Cocchia, who will have an audience with His Majesty King Charles III during an upcoming visit to Buckingham Palace.
The letter extends a formal invitation from the City to King Charles III to consider appointing his grandson, Prince George, as the future Colonel-in-Chief of the Rocky Mountain Rangers.
“Naturally, this appointment would not take effect until His Royal Highness attains military age, or at such time as may be deemed appropriate by the palace,” the Mayor wrote.
“The City of Prince George feels a deep kinship with the Canadian Royal Family — and particularly with His Royal Highness Prince George, whose name we are proud to share. It would be a profound honour if this invitation were kindly accepted, and we extend our sincere gratitude for Your Majesty’s thoughtful consideration of this request.”
The package would also include a Mr. PG plush toy wearing a Rocky Mountain Rangers cap.
While the Mayor was absent from this week’s meeting, City Council expressed support, voting unanimously in favour of giving the letter to Lieutenant Governor Cocchia to give to the King.
The full letter, along with a report from the Mayor can be found here.
Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].
