The hotel has been the residence of choice for Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the Canadian Royal Family when in Toronto. Elizabeth II first visited the Royal York Hotel during her 1951 royal tour of the country, accompanied by Prince Philip. The first members of the Royal Family to visit the hotel was King George VI and Queen Elizabeth during their 1939 royal tour of Canada. Other members of the Royal Family that have visited the Royal York include Prince Andrew, Duke of York; Charles, Prince of Wales; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex; and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.