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Even though he was about to set off on an 18-month sailing trip, Bill Norrie dressed up in a two-piece suit on Sunday.

Standing to attention in his sailboat docked at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club along with his wife Cathy, Norrie hoped that Princess Anne — who was visiting to present prizes at the Spring Dinghies Regatta Sunday afternoon — would give him the honour of a send-off.

Norrie would get his wish.

After touring the Canadian Navy’s Osprey sail training vessel, Princess Anne and her entourage stopped for a brief chat with the couple.

Upon learning of Norrie’s plans to head off to New Zealand, the princess joked: “You’re looking too tidy for that.”

Sir Tim Laurence, Princess Anne’s husband, untied the boat from the dock, and the princess herself gave the 28-foot-long Pixie a push before strolling back toward land to hand out the regatta prizes.

Times Colonist | 5 May 2024

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Princess Anne laying a commemorative wreath following a tour at the God's Acre cemetery at Esquimalt, British Columbia on 4 May 2024

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Princess Anne, Colonel in Chief of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, will visit Canada from 30 June - 1 July 🇨🇦

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Princess Anne receives two bouquets of flowers during a visit to the Royal Victoria Yacht Club in Oak Bay, Canada on 5 May 2024 💐

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Princess Anne and Sir Tim Laurence receiving a tour of the God's Acre cemetery at Esquimalt, British Columbia on 4 May 2024

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Three cheers for HMCS Max Bernays! Our third Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel was commissioned into service in North Vancouver yesterday. HRH, The Princess Royal presented the commissioning pennant in her role as Commodore-in-Chief, 🇨🇦Fleet Pacific. #HelpLeadFight

@RoyalCanNavy | 4 May 2024

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Princess Anne presents nine-year-old Pauline Salathe with a medal during the Spring Dinghies Regatta at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club in Oak Bay, Canada on 5 May 2024🏅

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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence visited beautiful British Columbia this past weekend.

The Princess Royal’s deep commitment to supporting the Royal Canadian Navy in her role as Commodore-in-Chief of the Canadian Fleet Pacific, and her dedication to initiatives that uplift and empower others embodies the spirit of service and compassion that defines our province.

Her engagement with local organizations and volunteers underscores the importance of community in building a healthy and prosperous society for all.

@LGJanetAustin | 9 May 2024

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Princess Anne and Sir Tim Laurence watch a demonstration during a visit to the Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association in Saanichton, British Columbia on 5 May 2024🐴

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Princess Anne meets Sadie and Lady during a visit to the Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association in Saanichton, British Columbia on 5 May 2024 🐴