Several road closures planned Sunday as Duchess of Edinburgh visits St. Catharines

A number of road closures will be in effect as the Duchess of Edinburgh makes her way throughout St. Catharines this Sunday.

Sophie will take part in several events in connection with her role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, and Patron of Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals, University Health Network.

On Saturday, she will attend The Duchess of Edinburgh competition, hosted by the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. This is an annual competition that sees Sophie’s military affiliations come together to compete in a series of military challenges.

The Duchess will present the trophy – known as the Countess of Wessex Cup – to the winning team.

Following the competition, Sophie is scheduled to attend a dinner in support of the Lincoln and Welland Regimental Foundation.

Sunday will see Sophie attend a Service of Remembrance at St. Catharine’s Cenotaph, accompanied by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, before going to a reception to meet soldiers of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment and their families.

The City of St. Catharines says multiple roads will be closed Sunday between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m.

It says Welland Avenue, Ontario Street, Lake Street, James Street, Church Street, St. Paul Street and Westchester Avenue will all be impacted.

Several major transit routes will also be affected.

From Monday to Wednesday, Sophie will visit the Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehab. She will meet frontline healthcare workers, researchers, hospital supporters, volunteers, staff and patients to learn more about medical innovation.

The Duchess is married to Prince Edward, who is the Duke of Edinburgh and youngest sibling of King Charles III.

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