Tea, tradition, and the throne

King Charles III’s message to Canadians during the Speech from the Throne reminds us of who we are as Canadians and as members of a diverse and resilient federation. They remind us, too, of the living history we carry and the future we continue to shape together.

King Charles III inspects the honour guard at the Senate of Canada building in Ottawa before delivering the Throne Speech on May 27, 2025. The Royal Family’s ties to Newfoundland and Labrador are evident through landmarks in the province and even residents’ accents, writes non-affiliated Senator Iris G. Petten.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN

June 23, 2025

On May 27, Canadians from coast to coast to coast celebrated a historic occasion. His Majesty King Charles III delivered the Throne Speech in Canada’s Senate Chamber—the first reigning monarch to do so in person in nearly 50 years. As a proud Newfoundlander, this occasi...

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