Seated in a brand-new throne and surrounded by dignitaries, King Charles opened Parliament Tuesday with a show of royal tradition — the first throne speech delivered by a reigning monarch in Canada in nearly half a century.
Reading from the speech — which is drafted by the federal government and lays out its policy priorities — the King proclaimed the “True North is indeed strong and free” and reaffirmed Canada’s sovereignty while underscoring the “unprecedented” challenges the nation faces.
The couple started the second day of their Canadian visit by travelling in Canada’s state landau past crowds of admirers in front of Parliament Hill.
The King left the Senate building after the speech to shake hands with some of the gathered onlookers before laying a wreath at the nearby Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The King and Queen then got into the back of a blue sedan to return to the airport, ending the visit.
Here is a look at some scenes from the second day of the royal visit.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 27, 2025.
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