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4 places to see the King and Queen during their royal visit to Ottawa next week

King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Ottawa next week will offer the public several chances to glimpse Their Majesties between the bits of official business that bring them across the pond for the first time since the King's coronation two years ago. 

Public stops include Lansdowne Park, National War Memorial

4 places for Royal spotting during King and Queen's visit to Ottawa

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King Charles and Queen Camilla's itinerary sheds some light on where you can catch a glimpse of Canada's Royals during the visit to the capital.

King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Ottawa next week will offer the public several chances to glimpse Their Majesties between the bits of official business that bring them across the pond for the first time since the King's coronation two years ago. 

While in the capital, the royal couple's official functions include visiting the Senate where the King will deliver the throne speech in place of Governor General Mary Simon. 

Here's a guide to where else you might spot them as they travel around the city. All four events listed below are open to the public, according to the itinerary released this week by Canadian Heritage

Monday, May 26

Lansdowne Park

Time: 1:50 p.m.

After landing and being greeted in a private section of Ottawa's airport Monday afternoon, Charles and Camilla will make their way to Lansdowne Park to meet with members of the public and community organizations.

Lansdowne Park, November 2024
The royal couple's first stop after landing in Ottawa is this prime gathering spot in the Glebe. (Guy Quenneville/CBC)

Rideau Hall 

Time: 2:50 p.m.

The royal couple will then head north to Rideau Hall, the governor general's residence, to take part in a ceremonial tree planting.

They'll later meet privately with the governor general and Prime Minister Mark Carney. 

Rideau Hall 2021
Charles and Camilla will plant a ceremonial tree at Rideau Hall, the governor general's residence. (Guy Quenneville/CBC)

Tuesday, May 27

Wellington Street 

9:50 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

The next morning, Charles and Camilla will travel via carriage along five blocks of Wellington Street, stopping at the Senate of Canada Building for Charles's speech. 

The Senate of Canada building and Senate Chamber are pictured in Ottawa on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.
Charles will deliver this year's throne speech in the Senate of Canada Building. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian PRess)

National War Memorial 

10:55 a.m.

Following the address, Charles and Camilla will visit the nearby National War Memorial and lay a wreath to mark the 25th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

the National War Memorial, May 2025
The royal couple's final stop will be the National War Memorial. (Guy Quenneville/CBC)

Dignitaries and a departure guard will then see Charles and Camilla off. 

Corrections

  • A previous map showed the King's Throne Speech taking place at Parliament. It is in fact taking place at the Senate.
    May 21, 2025 7:10 AM EDT

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Guy Quenneville

Reporter at CBC Ottawa

Guy was born and raised in Cornwall, Ont. He can be reached at guy.quenneville@cbc.ca