Royal visit: Live updates on the visit to Ottawa by King Charles and Queen Camilla
Britain's King Charles, centre left, and Queen Camilla leave after visiting the Canada House Trafalgar Square, in London, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to mark 100 years since it opened in June 1925. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-POOL, Arthur Edwards
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Ottawa this afternoon to kick off a two-day visit to Canada.
The primary focus of the first visit to Canada as King is to deliver the speech from the throne to open the new session of Parliament on Tuesday. Their Majesties will participate in two public appearances today – at Lansdowne Park and at Rideau Hall.
CTV News Ottawa will provide live updates on the royal visit to Ottawa.
Today's itinerary
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will arrive at the Ottawa Airport at approximately 1:15 p.m. to begin their two-day visit. Governor General Mary Simon, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Indigenous leaders and the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario will welcome their Majesties to Canada
Two events are open to the public today.
1:50 p.m. – Lansdowne
King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend a 'community gathering' at Lansdowne.
'Their Majesties will meet and engage with individuals and organizations showcasing Canadian identity and diversity and take part in various activities,' Canadian Heritage said.
The stop will include touring a farmers' market and watching a road hockey game.
2:50 p.m. – Rideau Hall
The King and Queen will arrive at Rideau Hall and participate in a tree-planting ceremony with community groups and school groups.
According to Buckingham Palace, their Majesties will plant a tree near the site of the sugar maple tree which the King and Queen planted during their 2017 visit.
20th visit to Canada
This is King Charles 20th visit to Canada, and the first visit as King.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla last visited Canada in 2022, with stops in Ottawa, St. John's and Yellowknife and Dettah, Northwest Territories.
Charles first official tour of Canada was in July 1970, visiting Ottawa.
This is Queen Camilla's sixth visit to Canada.
Traffic disruptions
Motorists are being warned to expect temporary road closures this afternoon between the Ottawa Airport and Lansdowne Park, along with through downtown Ottawa.
The city says there will be temporary closures between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on the following roads:
Airport Parkway / Bronson Avenue between Airport Parkway and Colonel By Drive
Colonel By Drive between Airport Parkway and Rideau Street
Sussex Drive between Rideau Street and Rideau Gate
Elgin Street between Wellington Street and Laurier Avenue
Findlay Avenue
Torrington Place
Queen Elizabeth Drive between Airport Parkway and Princess Patricia Way
Princess Patricia Way
Hunt Club between Riverside Drive and Airport Parkway
During the movement of the royal motorcade, there will be intermittent and temporary closures of both the Macdonald-Cartier and Portage bridges today.
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