How Ottawa turned out for Charles and Camilla [Video]

Ottawans came out in droves to catch a glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla during the royal couple’s momentous trip to the Canadian capital on Monday and Tuesday. 

The reason for the voyage was to shore up Canada’s sovereignty. It was an occasion steeped in pomp and circumstance, including the King’s meetings with dignitaries and his delivery of the throne speech. 

But for ordinary Ottawans, it was a rare chance to see royalty in the flesh — and a privileged one at that, given the King and Queen did not stop at any other Canadian cities. 

Here’s a look at their two days in the capital — and some of the people who came out to curtsy. 

Monday

Charles and Camilla arrived at the Ottawa airport on Monday afternoon, their plane bearing the king’s standard. The aircraft also featured a slogan underlining the trip’s political undertones: