Monarch

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits the Queens coffin ahead of tomorrow’s funeral

Sep 18, 2022 | 7:35am

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is set to take place tomorrow, ten days after the monarch died in Balmoral Palace in Scottland. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other dignitaries are currently in London for the Queen’s funeral. Canada’s delegation to London also includes Governor General Mary Simon, four former prime ministers as well as Canadian First […]

Prime Minister says Monday will be federal holiday to mark Queen’s state funeral

Sep 13, 2022 | 1:13pm

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Sept. 19 will be a federal holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral in London. “Declaring an opportunity for Canadians to mourn on Monday is going to be important,” Trudeau said at a caucus retreat in New Brunswick on Tuesday. He also said his […]

Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth as Charles becomes king

Sep 9, 2022 | 5:16am

Bells have tolled around Britain and mourners are flocking to palace gates to honor Queen Elizabeth II. The country prepared Friday for a new age under a new king. King Charles III spent much of his 73 years preparing for the role. He planned to meet with the prime minister and address a nation grieving […]