Monarchy of Canada
The monarchy of Canada is at the main figure of Canada's constitutional federal structure and Westminster-style parliamentary democracy.
King of Canada | |
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Roi du Canada | |
Federal | |
Incumbent | |
Charles III since 8 September 2022 | |
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Style | His Majesty |
Heir apparent | Prince William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge[1] |
Residences | Rideau Hall, Ottawa La Citadelle, Quebec City |
Website | Monarchy and the Crown |
This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Canada |
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Government |
The monarchy is in charge of the executive (King-in-Council), legislative (King-in-Parliament), and judicial (King-on-the-Bench) branches of both federal and provincial jurisdictions.
The current Canadian monarch and head of state is King Charles III, who has reigned since 8 September 2022. Charles' eldest son, Prince William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge, is heir apparent.
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A Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Flight, used to transport the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during their 2011 royal tour of Canada.
A memorial procession in Ottawa before the national commemoration ceremony for the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Prime Minister of Canada Mackenzie King (left) and Edward VIII (right; when Prince of Wales) in Ottawa, 1924. In 1936, Edward abdicated the Canadian throne and he and any of his descendants were removed from the line of succession by Order-in-Council PC 3144 and the Succession to the Throne Act, 1937.
The Royal Window in the foyer of Rideau Hall, commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's Ruby Jubilee. At centre is the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada surrounded by the shields of each of the sovereign's 10 provincial and then-two territorial coats of arms.
A photo portrait of Queen Elizabeth II stands at the front of a citizenship ceremony led by Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Elizabeth Dowdeswell, illustrating the sovereign as the focus of the Oath of Citizenship
Then-Governor General David Johnston reviews the guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan during a state visit to India, 24 February 2014
The Sovereign's Flag for Canada employing the shield of the royal arms in banner form
References
- ↑ Department of Canadian Heritage. "Crown in Canada > Royal Family > His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales". Queen's Printer for Canada. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013.