Itinerary unveiled for the 2025 Royal Visit
May 23, 2025
Global Korean Post
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The Government of Canada announced the official itinerary for the upcoming Royal Visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Ottawa on May 26 and 27, 2025.
While the primary focus of the visit is His Majesty King Charles III delivering the Speech from the Throne, Their Majesties will also engage with a variety of individuals and groups that reflect the geographic and cultural richness of the country.
His Majesty King Charles III has a deep, longstanding connection to Canada and shares many values that resonate with Canadians, including environmental stewardship, youth empowerment, and the celebration of Canada’s vibrant and diverse heritage.
This first visit as King of Canada marks a momentous and historic occasion, highlighting Canada’s identity and sovereignty as a constitutional monarchy.
The Royal Visit also strengthens the bond between Canada and the monarchy, offering an opportunity to better understand the unique role of the Crown in our democracy.
Itinerary
May 26
Their Majesties will arrive in Ottawa on the afternoon of May 26 and will be welcomed at the Canada Reception Centre by the Governor General, the Prime Minister, Indigenous leaders and the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. An arrival guard from the Royal Canadian Dragoons, a senior armoured regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces, will also be present.
Following their arrival, The King and Queen will travel to Lansdowne Park to meet with members of community organizations and the public.
Later, Their Majesties will make their way to Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General of Canada and the official residence of The King and The Queen while in Canada.
They will participate in a ceremonial tree planting surrounded by the Viceregal representatives and community members.
His Majesty will then hold audiences with the Governor General of Canada and with the Prime Minister of Canada.
May 27
On the morning of May 27, Their Majesties will travel on Wellington Street from the Bank of Canada to the Senate of Canada using Canada’s State Landau, drawn by horses of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride.
Upon arriving at the Senate of Canada, The King will receive full military honours which will include a Royal Salute, a 100-person guard of honour from the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment, an inspection of the guard and the band, and a 21-gun salute.
His Majesty King Charles III will then deliver the Speech from the Throne to open the first session of the 45th Parliament of Canada. Having the speech delivered by the Sovereign is a rare moment where we witness Canadian democracy in all its depth: a balance between heritage and responsibility, tradition and action. Before concluding their visit, Their Majesties will pay their respects and lay a wreath and flowers at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial.
