A day fit for a King: Ottawa residents get set to take in the first royal coronation in 70 years
CTV
Canadians from coast to coast to coast will be setting the alarm early on Saturday to be able to watch the coronation of King Charles III on television, but some made the trip across the pond to witness the moment in person.
Canadians from coast to coast to coast will be setting the alarm early on Saturday to be able to watch the coronation of King Charles III on television, but some made the trip across the pond to witness the moment in person.
Sally Harris is from Ottawa.
"I have been a monarchist and a royal enthusiast for years, probably about 20 years of my life. I thought it was really important with the changing of the guard from the Queen to the King," Harris said Friday.
About 28 members of the Monarchist League of Canada made the trip to London, including Harris.
Harris says she has followed the royals all her life, but also wanted to make the trip to honour her family.
"For me it might be personal. My family is from England and Ireland and I learned about the Monarchy from my grandparents," Harris said. "So they came to England when I was young and told me about it and the role of the Queen and the ceremonial role with Canada, and I took an interest in to and now it is a part of my life.”
