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CP NewsAlert: King Charles departs Canada after delivering throne speech
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — King Charles has departed Canada on a Canadian Armed Forces plane after delivering the throne speech in Ottawa. The King and Queen Camilla spent about 24 hours in Ottawa after being invited by Prime Minister Mark Carney to read the throne speech as Canada asserts itself as a sovereign nation. More coming. Craig ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: King Charles off to airport after throne speech noting ‘critical moment’
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — King Charles formally opened Parliament today by reading the speech from the throne — a rare event for Canada’s monarch. Before reading the speech, the King took part in a short parade through downtown Ottawa alongside Queen Camilla in a horse-drawn carriage. The King and Queen will wrap up their royal visit shortly. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Throne speech underscores Canada’s sovereignty, commits to joining ReArm Europe
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — Reading the throne speech today, King Charles says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government vows to protect Canadian sovereignty by building up the military and redefining the relationship with the United States. The speech confirms that Canada will join the ReArm Europe plan — a major defence procurement project to ramp up arms production ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!History, national unity key themes as King Charles delivers throne speech
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — Seated in a brand-new throne and surrounded by Canadian dignitaries, King Charles opened Parliament Tuesday with a show of royal tradition. On Tuesday morning, the King became the first reigning monarch to read a speech from the throne in Canada in nearly half a century. In it, he proclaimed the “True North is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: King Charles delivers throne speech at ‘critical moment’ for Canada
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — King Charles formally opened Parliament today by reading the speech from the throne — a rare event for Canada’s monarch. Before reading the speech, the King took part in a short parade through downtown Ottawa alongside Queen Camilla in a horse-drawn carriage. The King and Queen will wrap up their royal visit later ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Throne speech commits Canada to joining European defence plan
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada will join the ReArm Europe plan, a major defence procurement project to ramp up military arms production in Europe. The move, announced by King Charles as he read the throne speech today, could reduce Canada’s reliance on the U.S. for purchases of military equipment. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: King Charles II delivers throne speech
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — King Charles III has begun delivering the speech from the throne to officially open the new Canadian Parliament following the April election. It’s the first time that a sitting British monarch has delivered a throne speech in Canada in nearly 50 years. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!King Charles travels in carriage to Senate for throne speech
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — King Charles and Queen Camilla started the second day of their Canadian visit this morning by travelling in Canada’s state landau past crowds of admirers in front of Parliament Hill. The King wore a dark striped suit with the Order of Canada around his neck. Next to him, the Queen was wearing a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Parade begins carrying King to Senate for throne speech
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — King Charles and Queen Camilla have begun the second day of their Canadian visit, travelling in Canada’s state landau in front of Parliament Hill. The Royal couple are on their way to the Senate, where the King will deliver the speech from the throne this morning. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royal tour a powerful symbolic moment for Canadians gathered in Ottawa
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — Royal watchers shared mixed emotions as they waited to catch a glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla touring through downtown Ottawa in a horse-drawn carriage Tuesday — one of the closing moments of a short but symbolic visit. The King and Queen are set to arrive at Parliament Hill shortly after 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: King Charles to read throne speech after parade wraps up royal visit
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — King Charles will formally open Parliament today by reading the speech from the throne — a rare event for Canada’s monarch. Before reading the speech, the King will take part in a short parade through downtown Ottawa alongside Queen Camilla in a horse-drawn carriage. The King and Queen will wrap up their royal ... Read More »
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