Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to attend King Charles’s coronation in London next week, according to an official in his office. The event will take place at Westminster Abbey on May 6, where Charles will be crowned and his wife Camilla will become Queen. The Prime Minister’s Office has stated that more details regarding the Canadian delegation will be announced next week. Justin Trudeau’s last trip to London sparked controversy when it was revealed that he and his wife stayed in a $6,000 per night hotel suite while attending Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. The Prime Minister’s Office justified this expense, stating that hotel prices had surged significantly ahead of the funeral, with most London hotels sold out due to 500 heads of state and their delegations descending on the city. Trudeau has not yet disclosed where he will be staying this time around.
While King Charles’s coronation is expected to be full of pomp, circumstance, and tradition, a recent poll by Angus Reid Institute found that 60% of Canadians oppose recognizing Charles as King. Only 28% of respondents said they had a favorable view of Charles, while almost half (48%) did not. This lack of support has led some to question whether Canada should follow the example of Barbados, which recently cut ties with the British monarchy. When asked whether Canada should hold a referendum on the matter, Trudeau responded by saying that there are bigger issues facing Canadians, and that diving into constitutional negotiations would not address the concerns most Canadians have about the economy, jobs, and healthcare.
