Charles, Camilla wrap up Canada visit

OTTAWA, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- British Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla planted an oak tree in Ottawa Thursday, and then flew to England, ending an 11-day visit to Canada.

The prince inspected members of the Royal Canadian Dragoons and the royal couple arranged a $250,000 donation to a soldiers' charity in their name in lieu of receiving an official gift from Canada, the Toronto Star reported.

They also met with a group of teenage students, the BBC reported. Governor General Michaelle Jean and Prime Minister Stephen Harper saw Charles and Camilla off at Ottawa's airport following a military ceremony, the British broadcaster said.

The royals attracted protesters during their stay in Canada and Thursday was no different. They were heckled at the tree-planting ceremony by a political satire show performer dressed as the TV character Xena Warrior Princess. A member of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals stood at the airport gates dressed as a seal to highlight the group's anti-fur campaign. Camilla attracted criticism last week for wearing a rabbit-fur stole.