The Duchess of Edinburgh is undertaking a four-day official visit to Alberta from 4 to 7 September 2025, in her role as patron of Spruce Meadows, a show jumping venue. This is her first visit to the country since 2023, marking the 50th anniversary of Spruce Meadows. On September 4, the Duchess attended the Internationalists Dinner at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary, Alberta. On this occasion, she wore a floral embroidered linen dress by Erdem.*
On Friday, September 5, 2025, the Duchess of Edinburgh, accompanied by Linda Southern-Heathcott, President and CEO of Spruce Meadows, visited the multi-purpose sports facility in Calgary. The venue, built by the Southern family and opened in 1975, is a landmark in equestrian sport. On this occasion, the Duchess wore a black button front cotton-silk midi shirtdress by Gabriela Hearst.
On the evening of September 5, 2025, the Duchess of Edinburgh, accompanied by Linda Southern-Heathcott, attended the Six Bar Challenge show jumping event at Spruce Meadows in Calgary. Spruce Meadows is a multi-purpose sports facility near Calgary. On this occasion, she wore a new draped midi dress by Erdem.
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