The visit, originally meant to be longer, was delayed due to Charles’s diagnosis and Canada’s electoral cycle. A longer tour may still happen in the future.

On May 26, the royal couple met with Governor General Mary Simon and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Queen Camilla was officially sworn into Canada’s Privy Council. They also planted a tree near one from their 2017 visit and ended the day with a reception attended by provincial and territorial leaders.

King Charles and Queen Camilla Visit Ottawa

On day two of their visit, King Charles will open Canada’s Parliament—only the second time a monarch has done so, following Queen Elizabeth II in 1957. He will deliver the Speech from the Throne in the Senate Chamber, joined by Queen Camilla.

The trip will end with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honoring Canada’s fallen heroes.

Despite ongoing health issues, King Charles’s visit shows the monarchy’s lasting sense of duty and connection to Canada.