Princess Anne (centre), Colonel Gregory Kennedy Command, 37 Canadian Brigade Group (left) and Moncton mayor Dawn Arnold (right) watch the march past during the 8th Canadian Hussars Exercise of the Freedom of the City of Moncton Parade on Saturday May 20, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ron Ward
MONCTON, N.B. – Canada’s oldest continually serving cavalry regiment heard words of praise from a royal visitor today as part of festivities marking the southern New Brunswick unit’s 175th anniversary.
Princess Anne says the 8th Canadian Hussars have established a reputation for military excellence during its storied history.
The princess’s remarks came during anniversary festivities in Moncton, N.B., during which she spoke in her capacity as the regiment’s colonel-in-chief.
Anne, sister to the King, has maintained a close relationship with the regiment often known as the Princess Louise’s since her appointment to the ceremonial role in June 1972.
She’s slated to take part in a number of anniversary celebrations this weekend in Moncton and nearby Sussex, N.B., where the regiment has its headquarters.
In addition to meeting past and present regiment members, the princess is expected to attend a commemorative concert, a parade and a gala dinner.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 20, 2023.
