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King Charles to Deliver Rare Throne Speech in Canada, Reaffirming Sovereignty

The King's first visit as monarch will feature ceremonial events and a symbolic address to open Canada's 45th Parliament.

Britain's King Charles, centre left, and Queen Camilla leave after visiting the Canada House Trafalgar Square in London on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to mark 100 years since it opened in June 1925. (Arthur Edwards/Pool via AP)
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla look at the Key to Canada House which was presented to the King by High Commissioner for Canada, Ralph Goodale, during a visit to Canada House to mark 100 years since it opened, in London, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (Arthur Edwards/Pool via AP)
Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla leave after a visit to Canada House, the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom, in London on May 20, 2025, to mark 100 years since it opened in 1925. (Photo by Arthur Edwards / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ARTHUR EDWARDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Charles was presented with a key to Canada House by Ralph Goodale, the high commissioner for Canada

Overview

  • King Charles III will personally deliver the Speech from the Throne on May 27, marking only the third time a reigning monarch has done so in Canada.
  • The visit comes as a symbolic reaffirmation of Canada's sovereignty following U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial annexation remarks.
  • The two-day itinerary includes ceremonial events such as a state landau procession, full military honours, and Indigenous contributions to the Throne Speech ceremony.
  • Queen Camilla will be sworn into the Privy Council for Canada, granting her lifetime advisory authority on Canadian affairs.
  • The visit highlights the enduring relationship between Canada and the Crown, blending constitutional tradition with community engagement and cultural recognition.