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King Charles and Queen Camilla to Attend Canadian Parliament Opening in Historic Visit

The royal couple’s trip to Ottawa on May 26–27 marks the first monarch’s attendance at the State Opening of Canada’s Parliament since 1977.

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King Charles III, left, holds an audience with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, at Buckingham Palace in London, England, Monday, March 17, 2025.
The King and Queen will visit Canada from May 26 to 27
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Overview

  • Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Ottawa on May 26–27 for the State Opening of the Canadian Parliament.
  • This will be the first time since 1977, during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, that a monarch has attended this key constitutional ceremony in Canada.
  • The visit highlights the monarchy’s ongoing ceremonial and diplomatic roles within the Commonwealth under King Charles’s leadership.
  • The announcement follows the royal family’s recent engagement with military veterans at Buckingham Palace, underscoring their support for veteran communities.
  • The trip coincides with preparations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day, with commemorative events planned across the UK, including a military procession and a two-minute silence.