2025 Royal Visit itinerary
The King and Queen will visit Ottawa, the nation’s capital.
May 26, 2025
Arrival to Canada
Their Majesties arrive in Ottawa for the 2025 Royal Visit to Canada and are greeted by dignitaries and an arrival guard from the Royal Canadian Dragoons.
1:50 pm – Community gathering at Lansdowne Park (open to the public)
Their Majesties will meet and engage with individuals and organizations showcasing Canadian identity and diversity and take part in various activities.
2:50 pm – Ceremonial tree planting at Rideau Hall (open to the public)
Their Majesties will make their way to Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General of Canada and the official residence of The King and The Queen while in Canada.
The Royal Couple will meet with Lieutenant Governors and Territorial Commissionners.
His Majesty will participate in a tree planting ceremony surrounded by the Viceregal representatives, community groups and school groups.
Audience with the Governor General of Canada
His Majesty will meet with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, at Rideau Hall.
Audience with the Prime Minister of Canada
His Majesty will meet with the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, at Rideau Hall.
May 27, 2025
9:50 am - Departure for the Senate of Canada Building (open to the public)
The Royal Couple will travel on Wellington Street from the Bank of Canada to the Senate of Canada Building using Canada’s State Landau, escorted by horses of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride.
10:15 am - Arrival at the Senate of Canada Building (open to the public)
Upon arriving at the Senate of Canada Building, The King will receive full military honours which will include a Royal Salute, a 100-person guard of honour from the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment, an inspection of the guard and the band, and a 21-gun salute.
11 am - Speech from the Throne
His Majesty the King will open the 45th Parliament of Canada and deliver the Speech from the Throne.
The Speech from the Throne opens every new session of Parliament. The Speech introduces the Government’s direction and goals and outlines how it will work to achieve them.
The Senate and the House of Commons cannot conduct public business until Canada’s Head of State or their representative delivers the Speech.
11:55 am - Wreath laying at the National War Memorial (open to the public)
Their Majesties will pay their respects to Canada’s fallen and mark the 25th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Located at the National War Memorial, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier serves as a focal point for national commemoration, honouring the more than 116,000 Canadians who have given their lives in service to their country.
Departure from Canada
Their Majesties are bid farewell by dignitaries and a departure guard.
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2025 Royal Visit itinerary The King and Queen will visit Ottawa, the nation’s capital.
May 26, 2025 Arrival to Canada
Their Majesties arrive in Ottawa for the 2025 Royal Visit to Canada and are greeted by dignitaries and an arrival guard from the Royal Canadian Dragoons.
1:50 pm – Community gathering at Lansdowne Park (open to the public)
Their Majesties will meet and engage with individuals and organizations showcasing Canadian identity and diversity and take part in various activities.
2:50 pm – Ceremonial tree planting at Rideau Hall (open to the public)
Their Majesties will make their way to Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General of Canada and the official residence of The King and The Queen while in Canada.
The Royal Couple will meet with Lieutenant Governors and Territorial Commissionners.
His Majesty will participate in a tree planting ceremony surrounded by the Viceregal representatives, community groups and school groups.
Audience with the Governor General of Canada
His Majesty will meet with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, at Rideau Hall.
Audience with the Prime Minister of Canada
His Majesty will meet with the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, at Rideau Hall.
May 27, 2025 9:50 am - Departure for the Senate of Canada Building (open to the public)
The Royal Couple will travel on Wellington Street from the Bank of Canada to the Senate of Canada Building using Canada’s State Landau, escorted by horses of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride.
10:15 am - Arrival at the Senate of Canada Building (open to the public)
Upon arriving at the Senate of Canada Building, The King will receive full military honours which will include a Royal Salute, a 100-person guard of honour from the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment, an inspection of the guard and the band, and a 21-gun salute.
11 am - Speech from the Throne
His Majesty the King will open the 45th Parliament of Canada and deliver the Speech from the Throne.
The Speech from the Throne opens every new session of Parliament. The Speech introduces the Government’s direction and goals and outlines how it will work to achieve them.
The Senate and the House of Commons cannot conduct public business until Canada’s Head of State or their representative delivers the Speech.
11:55 am - Wreath laying at the National War Memorial (open to the public)
Their Majesties will pay their respects to Canada’s fallen and mark the 25th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Located at the National War Memorial, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier serves as a focal point for national commemoration, honouring the more than 116,000 Canadians who have given their lives in service to their country.
Departure from Canada
Their Majesties are bid farewell by dignitaries and a departure guard.