King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Canada itinerary unveiled
The King will deliver the throne speech — the first time since 1977 a reigning sovereign has done so
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OTTAWA — The government of Canada unveiled the itinerary for next week’s royal visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
His Majesty will visit Canada on a two-day visit to deliver the throne speech to begin the spring session of the House of Commons.
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The royal couple are set to arrive in Ottawa on Monday, May 26, and will be greeted at the Canada Reception Centre at Ottawa International Airport by Prime Minister Mark Carney, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, and Ontario Lieut.-Gov. Edith Dumont.
The Royal Canadian Dragoons will also be on hand.
Following the official welcome, the King and Queen will travel to Lansdowne Park to greet local community groups, then head to Rideau Hall to participate in a ceremonial tree planting and hold audiences with Carney and Simon.
The next day, the King and Queen will travel by Canada’s State Landau — a ceremonial open-top horse-drawn carriage — across Wellington St. from the Bank of Canada to the Canadian Senate, located across the road from the Chateau Laurier at Rideau St.
The carriage will be pulled by horses from the RCMP musical ride.
Upon arrival, the King and Queen will receive full military honours, which incudes a 100-person honour guard and 21-gun salute.
Following the delivery of the speech, the King and Queen will lay wreaths at the National War Memorial.
This is the first time since 1977 that a sovereign has personally delivered the throne speech in Canada — that came after the late Queen Elizabeth gave the speech in 1957 during her first official visit to Canada as sovereign.
“His Majesty’s delivery of the Speech from the Throne to open the 45th Parliament is a momentous occasion — one that brings Canadians together in celebration of our rich history, our democracy and the institutions that serve us all,” said Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault.
“This visit offers an opportunity to showcase the special relationship between Canada and the Crown, while also highlighting the strength, diversity and unity that define us on the world stage.”
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