King Charles’ historic throne speech draws royal nods
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 7:20 am
King Charles is set to inaugurate a new parliamentary session with a throne speech that pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth by featuring a piece of English walnut from Windsor Great Park. This nod to tradition—blended with modern flair—has sparked both admiration and a hint of wry amusement.
Le roi ouvrira une nouvelle session du Parlement mardi, comme sa mère l’avait fait en 1957 et en 1977.
Le roi Charles est sur le point d’ouvrir une nouvelle session du Parlement, mardi à Ottawa, assis dans un trône qui incorpore un morceau de noyer commun provenant du Grand parc de Windsor, en Angleterre, une zone de conservation depuis le règne de sa mère, la défunte reine Élisabeth II.
King Charles will open a new session of Parliament Tuesday, marking a historic moment tied to Queen Elizabeth's 1957 Canadian throne speech during her first televised address.
Piece was designed by Morgan Asoyuf and depicts the story of Raven Steals the Light.
OTTAWA — King Charles is set to open a new session of Parliament on Tuesday, seated in a throne that incorporates a piece of English walnut from Windsor Great Park, a preserve of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth. The Royal Family connection is especially appropriate given that the Queen was the…
OTTAWA - King Charles is set to open a new session of Parliament on Tuesday, seated in a throne that incorporates a piece of English walnut from Windsor Great Park, a preserve of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth.
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