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King Charles III to Deliver Rare Throne Speech in Canada During Ottawa Visit

The King and Queen's two-day visit will highlight Canadian sovereignty, constitutional monarchy, and cultural heritage amidst geopolitical tensions.

Britain's King Charles, centre left, and Queen Camilla leave after visiting the Canada House Trafalgar Square in London on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to mark 100 years since it opened in June 1925. (Arthur Edwards/Pool via AP)
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla look at the Key to Canada House which was presented to the King by High Commissioner for Canada, Ralph Goodale, during a visit to Canada House to mark 100 years since it opened, in London, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (Arthur Edwards/Pool via AP)
Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla leave after a visit to Canada House, the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom, in London on May 20, 2025, to mark 100 years since it opened in 1925. (Photo by Arthur Edwards / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ARTHUR EDWARDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Charles was presented with a key to Canada House by Ralph Goodale, the high commissioner for Canada

Overview

  • King Charles III will deliver the Speech from the Throne on May 27, marking the first time a monarch has opened Canada’s Parliament since Queen Elizabeth II in 1977.
  • The visit underscores Canada’s sovereignty and independence, with the King symbolically countering U.S. annexation rhetoric from President Donald Trump.
  • Queen Camilla will be sworn into the King’s Privy Council for Canada, granting her formal advisory privileges on Canadian affairs.
  • Their Majesties will engage with diverse Canadian communities through events at Lansdowne Park, a ceremonial tree planting at Rideau Hall, and public appearances.
  • The itinerary includes full military honours, a State Landau procession, and a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial.