For the first time in more than a century, Barrie will host a Royal visit.
Princess Anne — the Princess Royal — will receive a regal welcome from the city during a visit on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
The Queen and Prince Philip had two children (Prince Charles and Princess Anne) before she ascended to the throne and two after, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.
She received the title Princess Royal from The Queen in June 1987 — she is the seventh holder of the title — and she is the colonel-in-chief of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces Reserve.
During her visit she'll meet some of them at the Barrie Armoury during a closed event.
"Her Royal Highness will get an opportunity to talk to soldiers of the regiment and their families," said Capt. Gary Johnson.
The last time the regiment was face-to face-with Princess Anne was in Owen Sound in 1979, although there have been other occasions when some of the soldiers met her at other events.
The last visit by a member of the Royal Family to Barrie was in 1901 when Duke and Duchess of York (later King George V and Queen Mary) toured the city.
A reception on Oct. 22 will also take place at the Southshore Centre at 2:15 p.m.
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