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Tomorrow, The King and Queen will arrive in Ottawa, Canada.

His Majesty first visited Canada in 1970, at the age of 21 years old.

Alongside Queen Elizabeth II, The late Duke of Edinburgh and The Princess Royal, they celebrated the Centennial of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories in Canada.

See more from the visit below ⬇️

🍁 The King, when he was The Prince of Wales, tours the House of Commons, Ottawa.
🍁 The then Prince of Wales, arrives in Ottawa.
🍁 Queen Elizabeth II, The late Duke of Edinburgh and The Princess Royal attend the Commonwealth Baton Relay in Canada and Her Majesty presents the baton to Canadian runner Abigail Hoffman.
🍁 General Roland Michener, the 20th Governor General of Canada, meets The former Prince of Wales at Uplands Airport



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Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, issued the following statement to welcome Their Majesties The King and Queen to Canada:

"Today, we are honoured to welcome Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Canada.

"The Royal Visit is a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown – one forged over generations, shaped by shared histories, and grounded in common values. A bond that, over time, has evolved, just as Canada has, to reflect the strength, diversity, and confidence of our people.

"Tomorrow, His Majesty King Charles III will deliver the Speech from the Throne in the Senate Chamber, nearly 70 years after Canada's Sovereign first opened Parliament. This historic honour matches the weight of our times. It speaks to our enduring tradition and friendship, to the vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our distinct identity, and to the historic ties that crises only fortify.

"Canada's strength lies in building a strong future while embracing its English, French, and Indigenous roots – the union of peoples that forms our bedrock. Canada in the 21st century is a bold, ambitious, and innovative country that is bilingual, committed to reconciliation, and truly multicultural.

"To that end, the Speech from the Throne will outline the government's ambitious plan to act with urgency and determination, and to deliver the change Canadians want and deserve: to define a new economic and security relationship with the United States, to build the strongest economy in the G7, to bring down the cost of living, and to keep communities safe."

Government of Canada

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The King meets Canadian governor general Mary Simpson on the first day of Their Majesties' visit to Ottawa.

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Day 2:

9:50am Departure to Senate of Canada.

  The Royal Couple will travel on Wellington Street from the Bank of Canada to the Senate of Canada Building using Canada's State Landau, escorted by horses of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride.

10:15am Arrival at Senate of Canada.

  Upon arriving at the Senate of Canada Building, The King will receive full military honours which will include a Royal Salute, a 100-person guard of honour from the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment, an inspection of the guard and the band, and a 21-gun salute.

11:00am The King of Canada delivers the Speech from the Throne.

  His Majesty the King will open the 45th Parliament of Canada and deliver the Speech from the Throne.

The Speech from the Throne opens every new session of Parliament. The Speech introduces the Government's direction and goals and outlines how it will work to achieve them.

The Senate and the House of Commons cannot conduct public business until Canada's Head of State or their representative delivers the Speech.

11:55am Wreath Laying Ceremony at the National War Memorial.

  Their Majesties will pay their respects to Canada's fallen and mark the 25th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Located at the National War Memorial, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier serves as a focal point for national commemoration, honouring the more than 116,000 Canadians who have given their lives in service to their country.

Their Majesties The King & Queen will then depart Canada concluding the Royal Visit.

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