King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Ottawa for two-day visit
King Charles III will deliver the throne speech on Tuesday
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OTTAWA — It couldn’t have been a better day to greet His Majesty.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were welcomed with warm sunshine and clear skies in the nation’s capital Monday afternoon, as the Royal Couple arrived for their first official visit to Canada since Charles assumed the throne two years ago.
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Disembarking the Royal Canadian Air Force CC-330 Husky to an honour guard of Royal Canadian Dragoons, the King and Queen were greeted on the tarmac in front of the Canada Reception Centre by Prime Minister Mark Carney, Governor General Mary Simon and other dignitaries.
The King is in town for a two-day visit to deliver Tuesday’s throne speech.
After shaking hands with well-wishers, the King and Queen were whisked off to a long motorcade, heading to a downtown Ottawa park to meet community members.
The Royals were greeted at Lansdowne Park by Ottawa Mayor Mayor Sutcliffe and Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault, where His Majesty participated in a ceremonial puck drop at a youth street hockey game set up for the visit.
Upon arriving at Rideau Hall, Charles and Camilla shook hands with Simon, who told him “welcome home.”
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Following a 20-minute private audience with Simon, Carney entered the room and bowed before shaking hands with the King, while telling him it was an honour to have him in Canada.
The two held their own private audience soon after.
The Royal Couple also participated in a traditional tree planting on the grounds of Rideau Hall.
On Tuesday, the King and Queen will participate in a parade along Wellington St. in Canada’s open-top State Landau carriage, accompanied by 28 horses from the RCMP musical ride and a military escort.
The route will take the couple past Parliament Hill.
The King will deliver the throne speech in the Senate chambers — by tradition, the King isn’t permitted in the House of Commons — followed by a wreath laying across the street at the National War Memorial.
The King and Queen will depart Ottawa just before 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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