Whether or not you like or agree with the British monarchy, King Charles III is Canada’s official head of state and as one of the 15 Commonwealth realms, our country will play an important role in his coronation and reign.
“We have a long, long history of being present at key royal events,” University of Toronto royal history professor Carolyn Harris told CP24 this week ahead of Saturday’s coronation. “It’s a very unique event we’re going to see happen.”
She also noted that people should care about this once-in a generation event because of its great historical and political, not to mention, cultural significance. He travelled across the pond last Saturday to work as well as enjoy the festivities leading up to the big event. The official milliner of the annual King’s Plate, Canada's oldest and most prestigious thoroughbred race, Dunkley said Canadians should care about the monarchy because the King is our constitutional monarch.
Aside from offering a royal-themed spread, the hotel will be airing footage from the coronation on a big screen in its Courtyard ballroom. It will also be setting up a photo booth with British backdrops and sending guests home with a commemorative gift. “My hope is that the music speaks volumes. … I hope it gets people thinking and contemplating their role in the monarchy,” said Donaldson.Here in the GTA, anyone wanting to partake in the coronation can attend a number of events, notablyThe festivities will include a flag-raising ceremony, a 21-gun salute, and drum circle at 11:15 a.m. followed by carnival rides, free food, games and music from noon to 6 p.m.
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