Overview

• Trudeau attended the May 27 throne speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament in green Adidas Gazelles sneakers, marking King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s first royal visit to Canada as monarchs.
• His footwear choice stood in stark contrast to the monarchs’ formal suits and gowns, drawing attention from online fashion commentators and royal watchers.
• Toronto etiquette expert Susy Fossati said the bright green sneakers were inappropriate for the occasion and recommended a subtler color.
• Trudeau was seated within sight of the royal couple alongside his mother Margaret, former prime minister Stephen Harper, and ex-governors general Michaëlle Jean and Adrienne Clarkson.
• The suede Adidas model, described as “collegiate green” with red stripes, is available online for around US$100.