People across Canada are celebrating the coronation of King Charles III this weekend, the first coronation in seven decades, with watch parties, commemorative pins and public events.
About 30 royal-watchers gathered in the middle of the night at Victoria’s 144-year-old Union Club, shunning sleep so they could celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.
The viewing party was held in the neo-Georgia-style brick building’s stately reading room. Attendees made themselves comfortable sitting on green leather couches and watching the ceremony on a big screen. Canadian flags and Union Jacks were on display throughout the room and coffee, tea and breakfast was available.
Otto said she also celebrated the coronation by dressing for the occasion, wearing a royal blue dress and fascinator. Public and private events are planned elsewhere across Canada from afternoon teas to parades. Many government buildings will be illuminated in emerald green through the weekend. A celebration has also been planned in Alberta for May 13 at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden in Parkland County while a spring tea at Government House in Edmonton with Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani on May 14 has sold out.
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