King Charles opens 45th Parliament of Canada
King Charles is opening the 45th Parliament of Canada and delivering the throne speech before he and Queen Camilla pay their respects to Canada's fallen and mark the 25th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Tuesday.
Final day of royal visit includes throne speech, wreath laying at National War Memorial
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