LIVE: King Charles in Ottawa for throne speech and rare royal visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla, escorted by Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana Fox Carney (rear), stopped by Lansdowne Park in Ottawa Monday. Photo by JULIE OLIVER /POSTMEDIAArticle content

King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, arrived in Ottawa on May 26 to open Parliament and take a mini tour of the capital.

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It’s only the third time a reigning monarch has given a speech from the throne in Parliament. It’s been nearly 50 years since Charles’ mother, Queen Elizabeth II, gave a speech from the throne in 1977. She had also given the speech in 1957.

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The visit comes as Canada has been under economic and rhetorical assault from U.S. president Donald Trump, whose trade war and threats to make the country a “51st state” have disquieted much of the country and sent shockwaves through the economy.

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It draws on the country’s history and tradition, emphasizing the unique sovereignty afforded the country by our constitutional monarchy — a monarchy the Americans quite famously broke with in the 18th century.

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Today, after arriving at the airport just after 1 p.m., the King and Queen will head to Lansdowne Park visited the market and also saw a street hockey demonstration, where the King dropped the ceremonial puck to start the game.

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Then they headed to Rideau Hall, where the King planted a tree, and the Queen was sworn in as a member of the Privy Council.

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Tomorrow, after a procession down Wellington Street, Charles will deliver the speech from the throne to open Parliament and set the agenda.

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To see the whole schedule for the royal visit and buff up on your history, be sure to check out our handy guide.

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And be aware, there are road closures throughout downtown and going to and from the airport set for Monday and Tuesday.

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So, join us for the first day of the royal visit to the capital, as we bring you the latest on the ground.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla were warmly greeted at Lansdowne. Photo by TONY CALDWELL /POSTMEDIAArticle content

A group of kids screamed for the king and queen as they passed by. Photo by JULIE OLIVER /POSTMEDIAArticle content

King Charles waves to the crowd while visiting Lansdowne Park with Queen Camilla. Photo by TONY CALDWELL /POSTMEDIAArticle content

King Charles officially drops the puck for an outdoor hockey game. Photo by JULIE OLIVER /POSTMEDIAArticle content

Monarchy fans Debbie Guiry (left) and Susan Fleming, donned their Union Jack umbrella hats for the royal arrival. Photo by JULIE OLIVER /POSTMEDIAArticle content

King Charles and Queen Camilla meet Ahmad Altaouil, who runs The Falafel Guys, at the market. “I told him (King Charles) I was originally from Syria,” said Altaouil, who came to Canada in 2016. “He was very nice and said he was glad that Syria had changed its president.” Photo by JULIE OLIVER /POSTMEDIAArticle content

King Charles and Queen Camilla, escorted by Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana Fox Carney, stopped by Lansdowne Park in Ottawa Monday to sample some local food, meet fans and drop the puck on an outdoor game of hockey before heading to Rideau Hall. Photo by JULIE OLIVER /POSTMEDIAArticle content

A pair of fans get decked out for the royal arrival.King Charles and Queen Camilla, escorted by Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana Fox Carney, stopped by Lansdowne Park in Ottawa Monday to sample some local food, meet fans and drop the puck on an outdoor game of hockey before heading to Rideau Hall. Photo by JULIE OLIVER /POSTMEDIAArticle content

King Charles and Prime Minister Mark Carney (centre) meet former Ottawa Senator hockey player Chris Phillips (left) before the puck drop on an outdoor game. Photo by JULIE OLIVER /POSTMEDIAArticle content

King Charles and Queen Camilla were greeted by a large crowd at Lansdowne Park. Photo by TONY CALDWELL /POSTMEDIAArticle content

Not all of the royal watchers at Lansdowne Park were fans of the monarchy. Photo by TONY CALDWELL /POSTMEDIAArticle content

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