Protocol Office
The Office of Protocol leads and coordinates ceremonial, protocol and diplomatic activities for the Government of PEI.
Protocol is a set of internationally-recognized procedures and guidelines of diplomatic conduct, etiquette, and precedence used during...
When dignitaries visit communities and events of Prince Edward Island, the following is protocol for salutations and official titles of provincial dignitaries:
The Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor is the highest ranking official in Prince...
To celebrate the Christmas holiday season, the Shaw Building, 95 Rochford Street, Charlottetown will be illuminated in red and green from Friday, November 29, 2024 to Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
To recognize the National Day of Remembrance and Action...
This list constitues official royal visits to Prince Edward Island from 1860 to-date
1860 Prince of Wales, August
1869 Prince Arthur, Prince of Wales, September
1919 Prince of Wales, August 19-20 August
1939 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth ...
Decorative lights will illuminate the Shaw Building at 95 Rochford Street in Charlottetown in various colours to commemorate or celebrate an event or occasion.
What criteria is used when assessing lighting events?
The lighting may be activated to:...
Learn about the significance of flags, flag etiquette and Prince Edward Island flag procedures.
Half-Masting
There is a standard practice for half-masting flags, established by the federal government and followed by all provinces. The practice is not...
To mark the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne, Prince Edward Island honoured Her Late Majesty’s service to Canada through the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal Program.
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee was an...
Official portraits of His Majesty King Charles III of England are available from the provincial protocol office. Use the online form below to request a 14” x 17” unframed portrait of the reigning Monarch. These photos are available for use in public...
The Table of Precedence outlines the order of importance of officials for ceremonies and special events in Prince Edward Island.
At provincial functions where federal, foreign or diplomatic dignitaries are present, circumstances may dictate that...