The Royal Family made a major announcement on Instagram the morning of May 2nd: King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Canada later this month. Their Majesties are scheduled to attend the State Opening of the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa on May 26th and 27th — it’s quite a journey for an overnight trip!
It’s been a while since the royals last crossed the pond to visit the Great White North. Their most recent visit was in May 2022, when Charles was still the Prince of Wales. This upcoming trip will mark the King’s 20th visit to Canada, and the Queen’s 5th.
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The Toronto Star reported that Prime Minister Mark Carney announced King Charles will visit Canada to deliver a speech from the throne, outlining the new government’s priorities.
According to The Star, Carney invited King Charles and Queen Camilla to open this session of Parliament as a show of sovereignty amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation rhetoric. “This historic honour matches the weight of our times,” the Prime Minister said of the visit.
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Commenters took their thoughts on the announcement to Instagram. @blindsidemike and many others were excited by the news, “This is the best news ever!! Our King is delivering the throne speech, sending a clear message that we are a constitutional monarchy. Never the 51st.”
@victor.miyaki agreed, “That’s awesome! Our King and Queen standing with us!” @marpaterson added, “Thank you @theroyalfamily Canada needs this, and the world needs to see this support, especially our neighbours to the South!”
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