Prince Edward and his wife Sophie are visiting the Prairies today and Thursday.

The Queen's youngest son and his wife will to land in Winnipeg Wednesday morning.

They plan to tour the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada and meet privately with Premier Brian Pallister and Lieutenant Governor Janice Filmon.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex then travel to Saskatchewan and will arrive in Regina at 2:45 on Wednesday afternoon.

The Prince and his wife are expected to attend a performance by the Globe Theatre.

They will continue their visit in Regina on Thursday.