King Charles and Queen Camilla Plant Commemorative Tree at Rideau Hall During Canadian State Visit
The royal couple continued a decades-old tradition by planting a blue beech tree alongside Prime Minister Carney and Governor General Mary Simon in Ottawa.
OTTAWA — On May 26, 2025, King Charles III and Queen Camilla participated in a ceremonial tree planting at Rideau Hall, marking a significant moment in their two-day state visit to Canada. This event continues a longstanding tradition of royal tree plantings in Canada, symbolizing the enduring relationship between the Crown and the nation.
The royal couple was joined by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon for the planting of a blue beech tree on the grounds of Rideau Hall. This tree is the fifth planted by His Majesty and the second by Their Majesties together at this location. The ceremony underscores the importance of environmental stewardship and the deep-rooted ties between Canada and the monarchy.
Since 1939, the @RoyalFamily has planted many commemorative trees in Canada, a tradition that marks important moments in Canada’s history.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Carney joined Their Majesties the King and Queen as they planted their second tree together at Rideau Hall. pic.twitter.com/sBLiruSoGr
— Prime Minister of Canada (@CanadianPM) May 27, 2025
Earlier in the day, Their Majesties were welcomed at Ottawa’s Macdonald-Cartier International Airport by dignitaries, including Prime Minister Carney and Indigenous leaders. They then visited Lansdowne Park, where they engaged with community members and toured local facilities.
The tree planting at Rideau Hall is part of a series of events during the royal visit, which also includes King Charles III delivering the Speech from the Throne to open Canada’s 45th Parliament—a historic occasion, as it marks the first time in nearly 70 years that a reigning monarch has performed this duty in Canada.
The royal visit highlights Canada’s constitutional monarchy and reaffirms the nation’s commitment to its historical and cultural heritage.
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