Royal visit preparations under spotlight
Sunday, May 25, 2025, 1:20 pm
King Charles III’s Canadian itinerary has drawn increased attention as officials and locals prepare Ottawa for a significant royal engagement that transcends a routine tour. Observers note the deep symbolic impact of the visit amid refined pomp and subtle scrutiny.
Aucune grande manifestation ne devrait vraisemblablement perturber le passage de Charles III au Canada.
The royal visit will feature pomp and pageantry, including the planting of a ceremonial tree at Rideau Hall and full military honours with a 21-gun salute
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Tuesday’s opening of Parliament will have a royal twist, as King Charles III makes an historic visit to Canada to deliver the Speech from the Throne. Some are churlish about his attendance. There are perennial rumblings from the usual MPs, especially the Bloc Quebecois, that they don’t want to…
Long overshadowed by his mother, former wife and now his sons and their wives, the top royal is set to greet a Canadian public who may not even be interested.
Some Canadians said the King’s visit would send a strong message to Trump, while others feel it could undermine our sovereignty
Royal watchers say the trip is a significant one on a number of levels.
Des équipes sont au travail au centre-ville d’Ottawa depuis vendredi matin, pour les préparatifs en vue de la visite royale, dès lundi, apportant notamment les dernières retouches au revêtement protecteur sur les statues de bronze autour du Monument commémoratif de guerre du Canada.
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