Why don't monarchs and GGs have access to Canada's House of Commons? #cdnpoli

Why don’t monarchs and GGs have access to Canada’s House of Commons? #cdnpoli

May 23, 2025 at 12:35 pm  Federal, Politics, Video



On Tuesday, King Charles III will deliver the Speech from the Throne from the Senate Chamber of the Parliament of Canada. He will then abide by a tradition going back to the 17th century that forbids kings, queens and governors general to enter the House of Commons in Westminster democracies. Learn more with CPAC’s Andrew Thomson.

Follow the Royal Visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on CPAC and our social media pages: www.cpac.ca/articles/2025-throne-speech

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