Following the Queen’s funeral in London, a National Commemorative Ceremony will take place in Ottawa. It begins at 12:10 p.m. on Sept. 19 with a Canadian Armed Forces parade.
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the events planned in Ottawa on Monday in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II, along with road closures and service reductions.
18th April 2021
Like many other Commonwealth nations, Canada held a commemorative service in honour of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Held at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, after the funeral at Windsor finished, it celebrated the Duke’s life and his relationship with Canada.
The ceremony was held at an empty cathedral, with all watching remotely due to Covid. It was led by the Dean of Ottawa and Rector of Christ Church Cathedral, the Very Reverend Elizabeth J Bretzlaff and the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, the Right Reverend Shane A.D. Parker. The cathedral has long been connected with the Royal Family, and a service commemorating the life of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was held there in 2002.