And we have a military procession.

His Majesty King Charles III getting his hands dirty with the tree planting ceremony. The crowd sang “God save the King” shortly after.

Hundreds of people have begun gathering to see the tree planting ceremony at Rideau Hall with King Charles. Winds are picking up and the clouds have gone grey. Hopefully the rain holds off.

Welcome to Ottawa King Charles.

The Eagle Island Singers, a youth drum group from Kitigan Zibi, playing drums for the King. And for their Elders.

The Governor General and students from Gatineau and Ottawa have arrived to greet the King

Other preparations for the Royal entrance include:

Royal Canadian Dragoons getting
ready for King Charles landing. We’re live from the royal hanger.

Mona Fortier declares victory in Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester. Watch some of her speech here:

Mona Fortier makes her way to the stage.

Mona Fortier supporters go wild as Bruce Fanjoy is shown leading Pierre Poilievre in Carleton.