'She is exactly as people say — warm, intelligent, thoughtful, engaging, kind, and so diligent and hardworking,' said Spruce Meadows president and CEO Linda Southern-Heathcott

The Duchess of Edinburgh made a royal impression on Calgarians over the weekend, charming crowds at numerous venues during a packed three-day visit to the city.

Sophie seemed to be everywhere — at Spruce Meadows to help celebrate the show-jumping venue’s 50th anniversary, playing hoops with kids at the Youth Centres of Calgary, hearing from military members at the Veterans Association Food Bank and so much more.

Along the way she met and mingled with country music stars, elite athletes, artists, veterans, volunteers, Mounties, children and charitable groups.

“She is exactly as people say — warm, intelligent, thou

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