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Global News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Global News
King Charles and Queen Camilla's royal visit to Canada, in photos
From a red carpet arrival to a ceremonial puck drop, King Charles III and Queen Camilla's visit to Ottawa has been full of pomp and pageantry, all captured in photos as the monarch delivered a throne speech on Canadian soil for the first time in nearly 50 years. The royals arrived in Ottawa on Monday, kicking off their two-day state visit. They were welcomed with a red carpet ceremony at Ottawa's Macdonald-Cartier International Airport by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Prime Minister Mark Carney and a ceremonial guard of honour from the Royal Canadian Dragoons. View image in full screen King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at the Ottawa International Airport in Ottawa for a royal visit on May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang View image in full screen King Charles and Queen Camilla pass an honour guard from the Royal Canadian Dragoons as they arrive at the Ottawa International Airport in Ottawa for a royal visit on May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang View image in full screen Prime Minister Mark Carney greets King Charles as he and Queen Camilla arrive at the Ottawa International Airport in Ottawa for a royal visit on May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Before the King opened Parliament by reading the speech from the throne, he also took part in a variety of other events, such as a short parade through downtown Ottawa in a horse-drawn carriage. Story continues below advertisement Here's a look at some of the royal waves, red carpet steps and farmers' market strolls since their arrival in Canada. Puck drop at Lansdowne Park The King and Queen kicked off their visit with a community gathering at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, where they joined Carney and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. The event featured a bustling farmers' market, where the royals strolled past local vendors and greeted the crowd. King Charles also took part in a ceremonial puck drop for a street hockey game in the plaza. View image in full screen King Charles, middle, participates in a ceremonial puck drop with street hockey captains Chris Phillips, left, and Desiree Scott during a visit to Lansdowne Park in Ottawa on May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi View image in full screen King Charles looks at the puck after participating in a ceremonial puck drop during a visit to Lansdowne Park in Ottawa on May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi View image in full screen King Charles and Queen Camilla watch a falafel vendor in action during a visit to Lansdowne Park in Ottawa on May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi View image in full screen King Charles and Queen Camilla meet vendors from the Ottawa Farmer's Market at a community gathering at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa during a royal visit on May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang View image in full screen King Charles is shown a three-month-old Rideau Arcott lamb from the Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum at a community gathering at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa during a royal visit on May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang View image in full screen King Charles waits for his vehicle to depart after visiting a community gathering at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa during a royal visit on May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Ceremonial tree planting at Rideau Hall At Rideau Hall, King Charles and Queen Camilla then took part in a tree-planting ceremony to mark their visit, planting a Blue Beech, a native tree known for its colourful fall foliage. Story continues below advertisement The ceremony also included the formal swearing-in of Queen Camilla as a member of the King's Privy Council for Canada. Afterwards, the King held meetings with Simon and Carney. View image in full screen King Charles waves a shovel used during a tree planting ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby View image in full screen King Charles, centre, and Queen Camilla, left, meet with the crowd following a tree planting ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby View image in full screen King Charles speaks with Betty Sinnett as he presents her a card for her 100th birthday in Ottawa during a royal visit on May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick View image in full screen Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has an audience with King Charles Rideau Hall in Ottawa during a royal visit on May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick View image in full screen Prime Minister Mark Carney has an audience with King Charles at Rideau Hall in Ottawa during a royal visit on May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick Pageantry on Wellington Street Ahead of the throne speech Tuesday morning, King Charles and Queen Camilla began their second day in Canada with a formal carriage procession through downtown Ottawa. Story continues below advertisement Riding in Canada's state landau — a horse-drawn carriage escorted by RCMP officers from the Musical Ride — the royals passed cheering crowds along Wellington Street near Parliament Hill. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The King wore a navy striped suit adorned with the Order of Canada and his medals, while Queen Camilla wore a matching navy dress and hat. They were joined in the procession by Simon and her husband, Whit Fraser. At the Senate building, the King received full military honours and a 100-person honour guard from the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment. The ceremony included an inspection of the guard and band and a 21-gun salute. View image in full screen King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive by horse-drawn landau at the Senate of Canada building in Ottawa during a royal visit on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang View image in full screen King Charles, Queen Camilla, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and her husband, Whit Fraser, travel by Canada's State Landau towards the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby View image in full screen Crowds of people wait for the arrival of King Charles and Queen Camilla in Ottawa during a royal visit on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi View image in full screen King Charles inspects an honour guard at the Senate of Canada building in Ottawa before reading the throne speech during a royal visit on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang View image in full screen Queen Camilla looks on during an inspection of the guard at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa during a royal visit on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang View image in full screen King Charles inspects an honour guard at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa during a royal visit on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang View image in full screen King Charles, centre left, finishes his inspection of the honour guard in front of the Senate in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi Speech from the Throne King Charles then delivered the throne speech in the Senate building. Story continues below advertisement Reading the speech prepared by the government, King Charles said Canada faces a 'critical moment' of shifts in global trade and diplomatic relationships, and concerns about the future of democracy, 'self-determination' and pluralism. The audience applauded enthusiastically when the King said that 'the True North is indeed strong and free.' View image in full screen Former prime ministers Justin Trudeau, left, and Stephen Harper share a laugh ahead of King Charles' delivery of the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young View image in full screen Siksika Nation Chief Ouray Crowfoot, left, and Elder Leonard Weasel Traveller pose ahead of King Charles delivering the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young View image in full screen Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his wife Anaida Poilievre are shown ahead of King Charles delivering the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young View image in full screen King Charles and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon watch a drum performance as they arrive at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Tanouye View image in full screen The Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen. Jennie Carignan, greets King Charles as they arrive at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa on May 27, 2025. View image in full screen King Charles delivers the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld. View image in full screen King Charles and Queen Camilla look on ahead of the King delivering the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld View image in full screen King Charles delivers the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick View image in full screen King Charles looks on after delivering the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld Wreath laying at the National War Memorial After delivering the throne speech, the King and Queen paid their respects at the National War Memorial, marking the 25th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Story continues below advertisement The tomb, a powerful symbol of national remembrance, honours more than 116,000 Canadians who have given their lives in service to their country. View image in full screen King Charles places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang View image in full screen King Charles waves to the crowd as he and Queen Camilla depart after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa during a royal visit on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang View image in full screen King Charles and Queen Camilla depart after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa during a royal visit on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang — With files from Global News' Sean Previl and Sean Boynton and the Canadian Press
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Toronto Sun
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Ottawa for two-day visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at the Canada Reception Centre at Ottawa International Airport on Monday, May 26, 2025 Photo by Bryan Passifiume / Toronto Sun OTTAWA — It couldn't have been a better day to greet His Majesty. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 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. 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Governor General Mary Simon speaks with the King and Queen as they arrive in Ottawa on Monday Photo by Bryan Passifiumw / Toronto Sun 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.' Recommended video 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. King Charles III greets Canadians upon his arrival in Ottawa on Monday Photo by Bryan Passifiume / Toronto Sun 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. bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume Relationships Canada Columnists Football Celebrity
Epoch Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Epoch Times
Royals Welcomed in Ottawa Ahead of Throne Speech
King Charles III and Queen Camila arrived in Ottawa on May 26 and were greeted by Prime Minister Mark Carney, with the monarch set to deliver the speech from the throne to open the new Parliament. The Royals were greeted at the Ottawa International Airport by Carney and Governor General Mary Simon. Also present at the airport were Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden, Inuit President Tapiriit Kanatami, and a guard of honour of 25 Royal Canadian Dragoons. The Royal family head to Landsdowne Park in Ottawa today, where they will meet with community members and local vendors. They will then travel to Rideau Hall to meet with lieutenant governors and territorial commissioners who are representatives of the Crown, before participating in a tree-planting ceremony on the grounds of the historical site. released ahead of the Royal family's arrival, the Prime Minister's Office said the visit was a 'reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown' that had been forged over many generations and based on a shared history and values. The statement added that King Charles' upcoming speech from the throne on May 27 would speak to 'our enduring tradition and friendship, to the vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our distinct identity, and to the historic ties that crises only fortify.' This will be the first time a monarch has delivered the throne speech since 1977. The statement said this speech is set to outline the Liberal government's 'ambitious plan' to define Canada's new economic and security relationship with the United States, strengthen the economy, bring down the cost of living, and keep Canadians safe. Related Stories 5/25/2025 5/23/2025 Shortly after Carney became prime minister on March 14, he travelled to France to meet with President Emmanuel Macron, before heading to England to meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III. The meetings with the leaders on March 17 were meant to shore up allies and emphasize Canada's cultural roots amid tension with the United States. Beginning in late 2024, U.S. President Donald Trump began referring to Canada as the '51st state' and then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as its 'governor,' while repeatedly saying he would like Canada to join his country. Trump mentioned again the idea of Canada joining the United States during Carney's visit to the May 6. Trump said he was still open to the idea but acknowledged that it takes 'two to tango.' Carney said Canadians had been clear that the country is 'never for sale.' King Charles III did not publicly push against Trump's remarks on Canada, but the royal family has engaged in symbolic gestures of support in recent months. These include King Charles wearing his Canadian medals during a visit to a British aircraft carrier, planting a red maple tree on the grounds of Buckingham Palace, as well as giving his personal Canadian liaison and senior protocol officer in Parliament a sword.
Ottawa Citizen
7 days ago
- Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa man charged after heroin found in package at airport
A 47-year-old Ottawa man is scheduled to appear in court in late June after being charged in connection with the discovery of heroin in a package delivered from Italy to the Ottawa International Airport. Article content Article content A news release from the Ontario Provincial Police on Friday said the charges were laid following a joint investigation with the Canadian Border Services Agency, which determined the contents of the package were heroin following a secondary inspection at the airport on May 8. Article content The joint investigation then led to a police search of a residence on Red Castle Ride in the Manotick area on May 20, the OPOP said, adding that one person was arrested there. Article content Harvinder Singh Malhi has been charged with importing and possession of a Schedule 1 substance under the Controlled Drug and Substance Act, police said. He has been released from custody and scheduled to appear in court in Ottawa on June 24. Article content Article content Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet.
Vancouver Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Porter Airlines now has direct flights from Ottawa to Victoria
Porter Airlines has announced a new non-stop route between Ottawa and Victoria. The direct flight service between Ottawa International Airport and Victoria International Airport will start with four roundtrip flights weekly and increase to daily roundtrips starting June 16. Porter Airlines says it's the only airline to offer non-stop service between the two cities. 'This route is a natural connection between two cities that share deep national significance and tourism appeal,' Andrew Pierce, vice-president of network planning and reporting at Porter Airlines, said in a statement. 'We're proud to be the only airline offering non-stop service between Ottawa and Victoria, providing travellers with a more efficient and enjoyable way to move across the country.' Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Travel Time will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Elizabeth Brown, president and CEO of the Victoria Airport Authority called the route a 'welcome new connection between two of Canada's capital cities.' 'We're excited to welcome more visitors to Vancouver Island, and equally excited to make it easier for our community to explore the heart of our nation,' said Brown. The flights from Ottawa will depart at 8:40 a.m. and arrive in Victoria at 11:00 a.m. The flights from Victoria will depart at 11:55 a.m. and arrive in Ottawa at 7:40 p.m. All times are local. The direct service will be operated on Porter's 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft featuring a two-by-two seat configuration, which means no middle seat. In addition, the airline offers onboard benefits such as complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, premium Canadian snacks and free Wi-Fi on board.
