King Charles III to deliver speech from the throne, laying out government's agenda
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At 9:50 a.m., King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to the Senate building in a carriage drawn by 28 horses from the RCMP's Musical Ride. At 10:15 a.m., King Charles will receive full military honours, including a 100-person guard of honour and a 21-gun salute. Then, at 11 a.m. King Charles will open the 45th Parliament with the speech from the throne.
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Just before noon, King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit the National War Memorial before heading back to the U.K.
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With the visit, the King and Queen are sending a clear message in support of Canadian sovereignty, said Thomas Morin-Cabana, the national chairman of The Crown Society of Canada.
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