“It is an honour for the Canadian Armed Forces to have His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales become Colonel-in-Chief of the 2nd Battalion, The Irish Regiment of Canada on the occasion of their 100th anniversary. His Royal Highness is a strong advocate of the Canadian Army and the Canadian Armed Forces and this is another honour for an already distinguished regiment.”
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence
“The City of Greater Sudbury is proud of its five decade long relationship with the 2nd Battalion, The Irish Regiment of Canada. Having His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales serve as Colonel-in-Chief underscores the vital role that this celebrated regiment plays in defending Canada at home and away.”
Greater Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger
“The men and women of the 2nd Battalion, The Irish Regiment of Canada have proven themselves strong, proud, and ready—both at home and in areas of crisis around the world throughout the last century. The Canadian Army is honoured to have His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales grace another Regiment with his patronage.”
Lieutenant-General Marquis Hainse, Commander Canadian Army
“This parade was a significant honour for the Regiment. It shows the proud history we have with the Greater City of Sudbury. We are doubly honoured today to celebrate our close relationship between our soldiers and the city as well as to announce His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, as our Colonel-in-Chief.”
Lieutenant-Colonel Kenrick Sproul, Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion, The Irish Regiment of Canada
