Monday was the first of a packed two-day visit meant to highlight Canada's sovereignty and its ties to the Crown.

Thousands of Ottawans welcomed King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, to Ottawa on their historic royal visit to tour the capital and open Parliament. From touchdown at the airport to the ceremonial puck drop at Lansdowne Park to the gardens of Rideau Hall to the streets of Ottawa,

The Member of Parliament for Provencher was part of Canadian history on Tuesday. Ted Falk sat in the Senate on Parliament Hill as King Charles read the speech from the throne.