King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting Ottawa from May 26 to May 27, 2025. Their itinerary includes a mix of ceremonial duties and public engagements.
May 26, 2025
1:15 p.m. – Arrival at Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, greeted by Governor General Mary Simon, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Indigenous leaders.
1:50 p.m. – Community Gathering at Lansdowne Park, where they will meet with vendors, local artisans, and the public.
2:50 p.m. – Ceremonial Tree Planting at Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General.
Evening – Reception with Lieutenant Governors and Territorial Commissioners, followed by private meetings with the Governor General and Prime Minister.
May 27, 2025
9:50 a.m. – Procession to the Senate of Canada Building in Canada’s State Landau, escorted by the RCMP Musical Ride.
10:15 a.m. – Arrival at the Senate, greeted with full military honours, including a 100-person guard of honour, inspection of the troops, and a 21-gun salute.
11:00 a.m. – Speech from the Throne, officially opening the 45th Parliament of Canada.
10:55 a.m. – Visit to the National War Memorial, where they will lay a wreath to mark the 25th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
