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In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed in Ottawa In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed in Ottawa
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in Canada for a visit meant to underscore Canada's sovereignty in the face of tensions with the US. Watch: King Charles III arrives in Canada to a ceremonial welcome
"The Royal Visit is a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown – one forged over generations, shaped by shared histories, and grounded in common values," Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement on Monday morning. King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Canada for a visit meant to underscore Canada's sovereignty in the face of tensions with the US.
The King and Queen will spend the day meeting elected officials and with the local community. The two-day visit began on Monday with a whirlwind of pomp and pageantry that included a welcome ceremony for the King and Queen at the airport, a ceremonial hockey puck drop and a tree planting.
On Tuesday, the King will deliver the Speech of the Throne - which will lay out the government's priorities and goals - to Parliament. It comes ahead of a big day on Tuesday, when the King will deliver the Speech of the Throne - which will lay out the government's priorities and goals - to Parliament.
A monarch has not delivered the throne speech in Canada since 1977, making this royal visit a rare occasion.A monarch has not delivered the throne speech in Canada since 1977, making this royal visit a rare occasion.
"The Royal Visit is a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown – one forged over generations, shaped by shared histories, and grounded in common values," said Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday.
Here is a look at King Charles III and Queen Camilla's time in Ottawa so far:Here is a look at King Charles III and Queen Camilla's time in Ottawa so far:
King Charles III and Queen Camilla step off the plane after arriving in Ottawa An arrival guard from the Royal Canadian Dragoons, a senior armoured regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces, participated in the ceremony
The King and Queen touched down in Ottawa at around 13:15 local time (18:15 BST). They were welcomed by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Armed Forces.The King and Queen touched down in Ottawa at around 13:15 local time (18:15 BST). They were welcomed by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Armed Forces.
Waiting for them on the runway were Prime Minister Carney, his wife Diana Fox Carney, Canada's Governor General Mary Simon and other dignitaries.Waiting for them on the runway were Prime Minister Carney, his wife Diana Fox Carney, Canada's Governor General Mary Simon and other dignitaries.
They were also met by national indigenous leaders.They were also met by national indigenous leaders.
The King wore a dark red patterned tie, while the Queen donned a light pink ensemble from a British designer.The King wore a dark red patterned tie, while the Queen donned a light pink ensemble from a British designer.
She wore a diamond maple leaf brooch that was given by King George VI to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, in 1939 ahead of their first royal tour to Canada.She wore a diamond maple leaf brooch that was given by King George VI to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, in 1939 ahead of their first royal tour to Canada.
That same brooch was passed down to Queen Elizabeth II, and has been loaned to other royals including Catherine, Princess of Wales.That same brooch was passed down to Queen Elizabeth II, and has been loaned to other royals including Catherine, Princess of Wales.
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Prime Minister Carney and his wife, Diana Fox Carney, personally welcomed the King and QueenPrime Minister Carney and his wife, Diana Fox Carney, personally welcomed the King and Queen
The King and Queen were also welcomed by leaders of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, who have a long relationship with the Crown
Carney extended an invitation to the King earlier this year and announced the visit shortly after his Liberal party won Canada's general election in April.Carney extended an invitation to the King earlier this year and announced the visit shortly after his Liberal party won Canada's general election in April.
The visit comes amid a trade war with the country's neighbour and close economic ally, the United States.The visit comes amid a trade war with the country's neighbour and close economic ally, the United States.
US President Donald Trump has also repeatedly said the country would be better off as a 51st US state.US President Donald Trump has also repeatedly said the country would be better off as a 51st US state.
School children greeted King Charles and Queen Camilla at the airport
At the airport, the Queen was given a bouquet of flowers and she and the King were greeted by school groups from the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.At the airport, the Queen was given a bouquet of flowers and she and the King were greeted by school groups from the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
Some of the children who attended the arrival are enrolled in the Duke of Edinburgh programme, a global youth development programme launched by the late Prince Phillip - the King's father - in 1956.Some of the children who attended the arrival are enrolled in the Duke of Edinburgh programme, a global youth development programme launched by the late Prince Phillip - the King's father - in 1956.
Crowds gathered well before the arrival of the King and Queen at Ottawa's Lansdowne ParkCrowds gathered well before the arrival of the King and Queen at Ottawa's Lansdowne Park
After the airport greeting, the King and Queen travelled to Lansdowne Park in central Ottawa, where they met well-wishers, local community groups, farmers, and vendors.After the airport greeting, the King and Queen travelled to Lansdowne Park in central Ottawa, where they met well-wishers, local community groups, farmers, and vendors.
The King took part in a ceremonial street hockey puck drop.The King took part in a ceremonial street hockey puck drop.
It was too warm for ice hockey, but the King helped kick off a street hockey gameIt was too warm for ice hockey, but the King helped kick off a street hockey game
The King and Queen were invited to sample local wares, including maple syrup treatsThe King and Queen were invited to sample local wares, including maple syrup treats
The King and Queen later partook in a tree planting ceremony at Rideau Hall, the official residence of Canada's governor general.
It is the fifth tree planted by the King in Canada, and the second with Queen Camilla by his side.
They planted a Blue-Beech tree, a small deciduous tree native to eastern North America that grows well in the region, and that is known for its distinctive leaves that change colour with the seasons.
Afterwards, the King will hold an audience with Governor General Mary Simon and later with Prime Minister Carney.
These are typically private meetings held to discuss official matters with the reigning monarch.
The King celebrated after the ceremonial planting of a a blue-beech tree at Rideau Hall. This was the fifth tree planted by the King and the second planted by Their Majesties together.