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Royal Tour 2014 photos: Prince Charles, Camilla visit Canada

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall study a wood carving of a ship's figure head, during a visit to the Hector Quay Museum in Pictou county, Nova Scotia, at the start of their Royal trip to Canada. AP Photo

Prince Charles says the birth of his grandson George has brought the future well-being of the planet into sharper focus for him.

The Prince received an honorary Symons (SIMONS) Medal Tuesday in Charlottetown for his contribution to Canadian society.

READ MORE: Prince Charles says birth of grandson sharpens world view

Charles listed a number of challenges facing the world from the widening gap between rich and poor to climate change.

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He said it’s the world’s grandchildren who will live with the consequences if there isn’t change.

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Charles and wife Camilla have several stops in Charlottetown today as part of their four-day visit to Canada.

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are greeted in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, chats with resident artist Rachel Borland, as she visits Prince Edward Home, a long-term care facility for seniors, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. AP Photo
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall look at a sculpture as they visit Pier 21 on May 19, 2014 in Halifax, Canada. Getty Images
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, tastes wine while touring a farmer’s market Monday, May 19, 2014 in Halifax. The Royal couple are on a four-day tour of Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Prince Charles chats with people dressed up as fruits and vegetable while touring a military family centre Monday, May 19, 2014 in Halifax. The Royal couple are on a four-day tour of Canada. AP Photo
Prince Charles greets a child wearing socks to the Union Jack while touring a park Monday, May 19, 2014 in Halifax. The Royal couple are on a four-day tour of Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, visits the Northbrook Community Centre in Dartmouth, N.S. on Monday, May 19, 2014. Camilla and her husband Prince Charles are on a four-day tour of Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Prince Charles inspects honour guards in Halifax on Monday, May 19, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla lay a wreath during welcoming ceremonies Monday, May 19, 2014 in Halifax. The Royal couple are on a four-day tour of Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla smile during an event in Halifax on Monday, May 19, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
A royal watcher waves a Union Jack as Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, visit the Grand Parade in Halifax on Monday, May 19, 2014. The Canadian Press
Prince Charles is greeted by Shubenacadie First Nation Elder Doug Knockwood in Halifax on Monday, May 19, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson. Prince Charles is greeted by Shubenacadie First Nation Elder Doug Knockwood in Halifax on Monday, May 19, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, chat with Justice Minister Peter MacKay at the Grand Parade in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Monday, May 19, 2014. The couple is on a four-day tour of Canada. AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Andrew Vaughan
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, chat with Governor General David Johnston at the Grand Parade in Halifax on Monday, May 19, 2014. The couple is on a four-day tour of Canada. .THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Elder Doug Knockwood salutes the arrival Prince Charles and his wife Camilla in Halifax on Monday, May 19, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
A girl waits for the arrival of Prince Charles and his wife Camilla in Halifax on Monday, May 19, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
A choir waits for the arrival of Prince Charles and his wife Camilla in Halifax on Monday, May 19, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall arriving at Halifax Airport on May 18, 2014. Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales are presented with flowers as they arrive at Halifax Stanfield International Airport on May 18, 2014 in Halifax, Canada. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

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