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Cost of bringing a King to read a throne speech likely close to $900,000

Nearly a million dollars for two days — Canadians wake up to the royal bill.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla's two-day visit to Ottawa to deliver the throne speech came with a significant price tag estimated at close to $900,000. Costs included hotel accommodations for the Royal household, flights, and an RCMP ceremonial guard. The visit was a rare and historic occasion, as it marked a Canadian milestone in having the monarch personally deliver the speech.

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Hotels for the Royal household, flights and an RCMP ceremonial guard, all added up to a hefty price tag for the two-day visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Ottawa.

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