King Charles has arrived and will start his speech in a few minutes
The King is set to start his speech in the next few minutes.
The King will read what is put before him by Canada’s prime minister and his team. The speech is usually read by Canada’s governor general, the monarch’s representative in Canada.
King Charles III and Britain’s Queen Camilla arrive (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Rebeca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:53
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pictured with the king in his throne
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stand next to Britain’s King Charles at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa.
(Reuters)
Rebecca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:46
Watch : King Charles arrives for historic speech
King Charles arrives for historic speech at state opening of the Canadian parliament
Rebecca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:41
The Canadian Senate is full before King’s speech
The Canadian Senate is packed as people wait for King Charles to enter.
When he arrives, he is due read the speech written by the government in English and French.
eople gather before Britain’s King Charles III delivers a speech (Getty Images)
Rebecca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:38
King Charles arrives to ‘God Save the King’
The King and Queen have arrived at Canada’s Senate to cheers of “God Save the King”.
His arrival is followed by the firing of cannons 21 times.
King Charles arrives (REUTERS)
Rebecca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:32
Images of the thrones commissioned in 2017
Images of the thrones commissioned in 2017 and built with English walnut wood from Great Windsor Park donated by Queen Elizabeth II.
A general view of the thrones (Getty Images)The thrones commissioned in 2017 (Getty Images)
Rebecca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:27
King Charles pictured arriving with Queen Camilla
(Reuters)(Reuters)(Reuters)
Rebecca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:21
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Rebecca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:18
King Charles arrives for his speech
(Sky News)(Sky News)
Rebecca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:12
Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived at the Senate
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana Fox Carney have arrived at the Senate for the speech.
Members of the guard of honour gather, on the day Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla visit (REUTERS)
Rebecca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:10
