St. George's (Round) Church, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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St. George's Round Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was designed by Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn.
The church was set alight by two boys on 2 June 1994, resulting in a rebuilding cost of $6 million. Continuing its royal connections, the fundraising effort received a donation from Prince Charles
, who had also attended service at the church in 1983. Later in 1994, Prince Philip
visited St. George's, taking a personal interest after the fire at Windsor Castle
two years earlier; the province's gift to Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke during that visit was a $1,000 donation to the restoration project.
The church was set alight by two boys on 2 June 1994, resulting in a rebuilding cost of $6 million. Continuing its royal connections, the fundraising effort received a donation from Prince Charles
Charles, Prince of Wales
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is the heir apparent and eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Since 1958 his major title has been His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. In Scotland he is additionally known as The Duke of Rothesay...
, who had also attended service at the church in 1983. Later in 1994, Prince Philip
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is the husband of Elizabeth II. He is the United Kingdom's longest-serving consort and the oldest serving spouse of a reigning British monarch....
visited St. George's, taking a personal interest after the fire at Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, notable for its long association with the British royal family and its architecture. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I it...
two years earlier; the province's gift to Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke during that visit was a $1,000 donation to the restoration project.