King Charles will travel to Canada later this month and deliver the speech from the throne on May 27.
“This historic honour matches the weight of our times,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday as he announced the news. He added that Queen Camilla would join the visit.
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon issued a statement confirming the royal visit on May 26 and 27.
“Whit and I will be delighted to welcome Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Canada. Our Canadian identity is deeply rooted in our constitution and this visit highlights the enduring relationship between Canada and the Crown,” she said.
“Now more than ever, we need to come together to ensure a future that builds on our shared global values of democracy, equality and peace.”
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