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CBC
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
How Ottawa turned out for Charles and Camilla
Social Sharing Ottawans came out in droves to catch a glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla during the royal couple's momentous trip to the Canadian capital on Monday and Tuesday. The reason for the voyage was to shore up Canada's sovereignty. It was an occasion steeped in pomp and circumstance, including the King's meetings with dignitaries and his delivery of the throne speech. But for ordinary Ottawans, it was a rare chance to see royalty in the flesh — and a privileged one at that, given the King and Queen did not stop at any other Canadian cities. Here's a look at their two days in the capital — and some of the people who came out to greet them. Monday Charles and Camilla arrived at the Ottawa airport on Monday afternoon, their plane bearing the king's standard. The aircraft also featured a slogan underlining the trip's political undertones: The couple disembarked and walked past a 25-member honour guard from the Royal Canadian Dragoons, for which Charles is colonel-in-chief. WATCH | The Royals greet Prime Minister Mark Carney, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and other dignitaries: King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Canada 1 day ago Duration 4:20 Traditional drummers from Kitigan Zibi were there to mark the occasion too: Among the first members of the public to shake the King's hand were students from a local school: Then it was off to Lansdowne Park, where a much larger crowd awaited the King and Queen: The farmers' market doesn't usually operate on Mondays, but hey, the Royals deserve a special display: Representatives from La Tablée des Chefs, a culinary school in Longueuil, Que., also got their moment: If you had a falafel demonstration on your royal visit bingo card, then you nailed it. Ditto maple syrup: A day before Charles's throne speech in the Senate, he participated at Lansdowne Park in a ceremonial puck drop with another Senator — former Ottawa Senators defenceman Chris Phillips — along with Ottawa Rapid FC soccer player Desiree Scott: WATCH / More moments from Lansdowne Park: Royal watchers lined up at Lansdowne Park hoping to get a glimpse – and a photo – of King Charles 22 hours ago Duration 2:48 The King and Queen Camilla stopped off at Lansdowne after touching down in Ottawa before moving on to Rideau Hall for a ceremonial tree planting. The King will deliver the throne speech on Tuesday. A noted horticulturalist, Charles naturally couldn't leave Lansdowne Park without being shown its civic gardens. There's Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe behind Camilla: Next stop: Rideau Hall, the home of Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, where Charles and Camilla spent Monday night. Another large crowd was there to meet the royal couple on the grounds outside the hall. WATCH | King Charles takes part in a tree planting ceremony at Rideau Hall: King's blue beech tree a symbol of Canada's 'resilience' 1 day ago Duration 1:55 Tuesday Charles and Camilla's horse carriage ride down Wellington Street to the Senate, where Charles delivered the throne speech, offered Ottawans their best chance at spotting the couple. Joanne Dix and her mom Laurette Parent where among those eagerly lining up in anticipation. Their post-procession plans? High tea at the Château Laurier, of course. Also waiting by the side of the road was Tiffany Lepack of Arnprior, Ont., who pulled her kids out of the school for the occasion. Charles and Camilla travelled in what's known as Canada's State Landau. A French-language monarchist sign greeted the royal couple... ...while elsewhere, a group served up Bloc Québécois-themed cookies: Edward Wang of Vancouver, who was visiting Ottawa, said he was grateful the King came despite his ongoing treatment for cancer: WATCH | King Charles and Queen Camilla parade to Parliament: King Charles and Queen Camilla parade to Parliament 6 hours ago Duration 2:35 King Charles and Queen Camilla travelled in a ceremonial horse-drawn carriage through the Parliamentary precinct in Ottawa Tuesday ahead of the speech from the throne. The carriage passed Parliament's Centre Block, which remains under construction for the forseeable future: Charles and Camilla waved to the crowd... ...and finally arrived at the Senate... ...where Charles gave his speech. He said he was heartened to see a revival of "national pride, unity and hope" in Canada. 'The true north is, indeed, strong and free,' says King Charles in throne speech 4 hours ago Duration 1:32 King Charles received a long round of applause on Tuesday in the Senate as he cited Canada's national anthem, saying the song reminds us, 'the true north is, indeed, strong and free.' The couple concluded their trip with Charles placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial.
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
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Live updates: King Charles to deliver Throne Speech Tuesday morning
King Charles III will read the Speech from the Throne this morning in a display of sovereignty by Mark Carney's Liberals amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump . Follow along here for live coverage from the Star's Ottawa bureau. 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 Monday. OTTAWA—When King Charles first came to Canada in 1970 — then a 21-year-old prince accompanied by his family — it was on a visit to mark 100 years since both the Northwest Territories and Manitoba joined Canada's Confederation. It was a trip that saw Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth, confront two realities: that the treaties between Indigenous Peoples and the Crown had not created equal prosperity, and that the protection of Canada's North was paramount. According to the Star's coverage of the visit, which occurred as Canada and the U.S. were disputing the sovereignty of Arctic waters, the Queen said in an address that 'thoughtless meddling and ill-conceived exploitation is just as bad as wanton destruction.' On Monday, Charles, in his first visit to Canada since his ascension to the throne, faced similar realities: he is a figure some associate with this country's colonial past, now tasked with uniting a nation facing troubling challenges inside and outside its borders. Read the full story from the Star's Ottawa bureau 'I must be seen to be believed,' was a famous motto of the late Queen Elizabeth II. On May 26 and 27, Charles III fulfills that maxim when he opens Parliament on his first trip to Canada as its monarch. 'This historic honour matches the weight of our times,' is how Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the visit. This visit could be as significant as the first by a monarch when his grandparents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, ventured from coast-to-coast on the eve of the last truly existential threat to this country: the Second World War. Such is its timing that this visit is shaping up to be a turning point for Canada, its Crown, and its monarch. To be blunt, the reaction to those two days of pomp and protocol could make or break the Canadian Crown. Read the full column from longtime royal watcher Patricia Treble King Charles takes part in a tree planting ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa during a royal visit on Monday, May 26, 2025. The Star was on the ground when King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down and explored Ottawa early Monday afternoon. From dropping the puck at a street hockey game to a ceremonial tree planting, get caught up with our live coverage from the first day of the royal visit
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
King Charles visits Canada amid Trump's calls for 51st state status
King Charles III arrived in Canada to open a new parliamentary session at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney, a move designed in part to send a message to US President Donald Trump about the northern country's sovereignty. A greeting party of Canadian officials, Indigenous leaders, schoolchildren and an army regiment known as the Royal Canadian Dragoons met the King at Ottawa's airport Monday, along with a large contingent of TV cameras and journalists. The pageantry of the occasion also came with subtle nods to the fraught politics, coming after Trump's repeated calls for Canada to become the 51st US state. Queen Camilla wore the Queen Mother's Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch, which was first gifted by King George VI to his wife ahead of their 1939 royal tour to Canada. On Tuesday, King Charles will read the throne speech, a document written by Carney's office that will lay out his government's priorities. The speech will give more detail on how the prime minister plans to implement his seven main goals. First on that list is to negotiate a new economic and security relationship with the US, while building stronger ties with 'reliable trading partners and allies around the world' — including the UK. It will be the first time since 1977 that Canada's monarch has read the speech to Parliament. The monarchy's representative in Canada, currently Governor General Mary Simon, usually reads the speech. 'It's a fairly blunt instrument in terms of the signal that's trying to be sent,' said Philippe Lagasse, a professor at Ottawa's Carleton University who specializes in parliamentary governance and institutions. 'But I think it's an effective one if you're trying to communicate to this particular president,' Lagasse said, noting Trump has said he admires King Charles. 'He's visiting us first, he's opening our Parliament and he's also the King of Canada.' Although the King, with his sensitive constitutional position, is unlikely to directly reference Canada's war of words with Trump, Carney's office has been more upfront about the reasons for the visit. 'This historic honor matches the weight of our times,' Carney said in a statement earlier this month. 'Canada has a steadfast defender in our sovereign.' The King, clad in a red tie, toured a packed community festival in Ottawa that featured a street hockey game, a market and music. He also took part in a ceremonial tree planting before holding private meetings with Carney and Simon. After delivering the throne speech Tuesday, King Charles will lay a wreath at Canada's national war memorial before returning to the UK. The King's visit is not just aimed at American and international eyes, Lagasse said. It's also meant to reassure Canadians about their own country's bedrock institutions and system of government. 'I see it as highlighting that we don't have the American system,' he said. 'We have our own unique historical institutions that date back a thousand years. That's the continuity of this. We inherited them from the United Kingdom, but we've adapted them to make them our own.'
Japan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Japan Times
King Charles visits Canada to help send a message to Trump about its sovereignty
King Charles III arrived in Canada to open a new parliamentary session at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney, a move designed, in part, to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump about the northern country's sovereignty. A greeting party of Canadian officials, Indigenous leaders, schoolchildren and an army regiment known as the Royal Canadian Dragoons met Charles at Ottawa's airport Monday, along with a large contingent of TV cameras and journalists. The pageantry of the occasion also came with subtle nods to the fraught politics, coming after Trump's repeated calls for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state. Queen Camilla wore the Queen Mother's Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch, which was first gifted by King George VI to his wife ahead of their 1939 royal tour to Canada. On Tuesday, Charles will read the throne speech, a document written by Carney's office that will lay out his government's priorities. The speech will give more detail on how the prime minister plans to implement his seven main goals. First on that list is to negotiate a new economic and security relationship with the U.S., while building stronger ties with "reliable trading partners and allies around the world' — including the U.K. It will be the first time since 1977 that Canada's monarch has read the speech to Parliament. The monarchy's representative in Canada, currently Governor General Mary Simon, usually reads the speech. "It's a fairly blunt instrument in terms of the signal that's trying to be sent,' said Philippe Lagasse, a professor at Ottawa's Carleton University who specializes in parliamentary governance and institutions. "But I think it's an effective one if you're trying to communicate to this particular president,' Lagasse said, noting Trump has said he admires King Charles. "He's visiting us first, he's opening our Parliament and he's also the king of Canada.' Although Charles, with his sensitive constitutional position, is unlikely to directly reference Canada's war of words with Trump, Carney's office has been more upfront about the reasons for the visit. "This historic honor matches the weight of our times,' Carney said in a statement earlier this month. "Canada has a steadfast defender in our sovereign.' Charles, clad in a red tie, toured a packed community festival in Ottawa that featured a street hockey game, a market and music. He also took part in a ceremonial tree planting before holding private meetings with Carney and Simon. After delivering the throne speech Tuesday, King Charles will lay a wreath at Canada's national war memorial before returning to the U.K. Charles' visit is not just aimed at American and international eyes, Lagasse said. It's also meant to reassure Canadians about their own country's bedrock institutions and system of government. "I see it as highlighting that we don't have the American system,' he said. "We have our own unique historical institutions that date back a thousand years. That's the continuity of this. We inherited them from the United Kingdom, but we've adapted them to make them our own.'
