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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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| Watch: The King plants trees and meets locals on first day of Canada visit | Watch: The King plants trees and meets locals on first day of Canada visit |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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 street hockey puck drop and a ceremonial tree planting. | 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 street hockey puck drop and a ceremonial tree planting. |
| 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. | 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 in a statement on Monday. | "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 in a statement 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. |
| An arrival guard from the Royal Canadian Dragoons, a senior armoured regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces, participated in the ceremony | 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. |
| Why is King Charles in Canada, and what is the throne speech? | Why is King Charles in Canada, and what is the throne speech? |
| King and Queen arrive in Canada for historic visit | King and Queen arrive in Canada for historic visit |
| King's invitation to Canada sends a message to Trump - and the world | King's invitation to Canada sends a message to Trump - and the world |
| The King and Queen were welcomed by leaders of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, who have a long relationship with the Crown | The King and Queen were 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. |
| 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 Park | Crowds 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 game | It 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 treats | The 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. | The King and Queen later partook in a tree planting ceremony at Rideau Hall, the official residence of Canada's governor general. |
| Commemorative tree planting at Rideau Hall is a tradition that began in 1906, and is meant to symbolise friendship and cooperation between nations. | Commemorative tree planting at Rideau Hall is a tradition that began in 1906, and is meant to symbolise friendship and cooperation between nations. |
| Monday's ceremony marks the fifth tree planted by the King in Canada, and the second with Queen Camilla by his side. | Monday's ceremony marks the fifth tree planted by the King in Canada, and the second with Queen Camilla by his side. |
| They planted a Blue Beech, a small deciduous tree native to eastern North America and known for its bright autumn leaves. | They planted a Blue Beech, a small deciduous tree native to eastern North America and known for its bright autumn leaves. |
| Afterwards, the King held privates audiences with Gov Gen Simon and Prime Minister Carney. | Afterwards, the King held privates audiences with Gov Gen Simon and Prime Minister Carney. |
| The King celebrated after the ceremonial planting of a blue beech tree at Rideau Hall. | |
| The King held a private audience with Gov Gen Simon. She serves as the monarch's representative in Canada, and is the first indigenous person to hold the role | |
| The King met Prime Minister Carney for their second private audience this year - Carney also met the King in Buckingham Palace in March | The King met Prime Minister Carney for their second private audience this year - Carney also met the King in Buckingham Palace in March |
| The King and Queen later retired for the day, with no other public events on their agenda. | The King and Queen later retired for the day, with no other public events on their agenda. |
| On Tuesday, they will head early in the morning to the Senate of Canada, where the King will deliver the Speech from the Throne. | On Tuesday, they will head early in the morning to the Senate of Canada, where the King will deliver the Speech from the Throne. |