After a moment\u0027s pause, those gathered applauded the moment that King Charles III was proclaimed King of Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived at Rideau Hall at about 10 a.m. local time with his youngest son Hadrien and laid flowers at a makeshift memorial for the queen, who died Thursday.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
The solemn moment unfolded at the same table used by Queen Elizabeth II during her first official visit to Canada in October 1957, and was followed by a round of applause from those gathered in the Rideau Hall ballroom.Article content “We proclaim that His Royal Highness Prince Charles Philip Arthur George is now by the death of our late sovereign, Charles III, by the grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and his other realms and territories, King, head of the commonwealth, defender of the faith to whom we acknowledge faith and allegiance,” said Khalid.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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