Coronation Service of His Majesty King Charles III

May 4 to May 7, 2023

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Coronation Service and celebrations of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

May 4, 2023

The Governor General and National Indigenous Leaders Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Natan Obed, and President of the Métis National Council Cassidy Caron had an audience with His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace.

May 5, 2023

Their Excellencies attended a reception for overseas guests hosted by His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.

 

May 6, 2023

Their Excellencies attended the Coronation Service of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey.

For this very special occasion, the Governor General was wearing a Canadian creation by a Nunavik (Quebec) born artist.

 

May 7, 2023

Their Excellencies attended the special Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle.

Governor General Mary Simon stands with National Indigenous Organizations Leaders

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Coronation Service and celebrations of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, that took place in United Kingdom, from May 4 to 7, 2023.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2023-0071-002
Governor General Mary Simon meets with National Indigenous Organizations Leaders

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Coronation Service and celebrations of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, that took place in United Kingdom, from May 4 to 7, 2023.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2023-0071-068
King Charles III receives Governor General Mary Simon and leaders of National Indigenous Organizations

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Coronation Service and celebrations of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, that took place in United Kingdom, from May 4 to 7, 2023.

Photo credit: This photo is courtesy of Buckingham Palace

Governor General Mary Simon stands with members of the Canadian Delegation for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Coronation Service and celebrations of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, that took place in United Kingdom, from May 4 to 7, 2023.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2023-0073-0001
Night time view of big ben in London

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Coronation Service and celebrations of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, that took place in United Kingdom, from May 4 to 7, 2023.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2023-0077-018
Night time view of Canada House in London England

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Coronation Service and celebrations of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, that took place in United Kingdom, from May 4 to 7, 2023.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2023-0077-049
View of the Admiralty Arch in London

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Coronation Service and celebrations of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, that took place in United Kingdom, from May 4 to 7, 2023.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2023-0077-063
Road leading to Buckingham place

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Coronation Service and celebrations of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, that took place in United Kingdom, from May 4 to 7, 2023.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2023-0077-067
Dr. Samy Khalid unveils Canadian flag of His Majesty

Celebration event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, held at the Sir John A Macdonald Building in Ottawa on May 6 2023.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0064-035
Dr. Samy Khalid unveils new Canadian Royal Crown

Celebration event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, held at the Sir John A Macdonald Building in Ottawa on May 6 2023.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0064-039
Coin, stamp, flag and crown designs unveiled during coronation event in Ottawa

Celebration event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, held at the Sir John A Macdonald Building in Ottawa on May 6 2023.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0064-043
Artist paints artwork during coronation event in Ottawa

Celebration event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, held at the Sir John A Macdonald Building in Ottawa on May 6 2023.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0064-070
View of Royal Canadian Geographic Society table at Rideau Hall coronation event in Ottawa.

Celebration event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on May 6 2023.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0065-006
Members of the public look at photos during the Rideau Hall coronation event in Ottawa.

Celebration event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on May 6 2023.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0065-009
Members of the Governor General Foot Guards perform the Changing of the Guard during the Rideau Hall coronation event in Ottawa.

Celebration event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on May 6 2023.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0065-022
Members of the Governor General Foot Guards perform the Changing of the Guard during the Rideau Hall coronation event in Ottawa.

Celebration event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on May 6 2023.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0065-026
Members of the Governor General Foot Guards perform the Changing of the Guard during the Rideau Hall coronation event in Ottawa.

Celebration event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on May 6 2023.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0065-030
Members of the public visit watch a livestream of the coronation during the Rideau Hall coronation event in Ottawa.

Celebration event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on May 6 2023.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0065-034
Members of the public visit watch a livestream of the coronation during the Rideau Hall coronation event in Ottawa.

Celebration event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on May 6 2023.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0065-037

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