Monarchy of Canada
| King of Canada | |
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| Roi du Canada | |
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| Incumbent | |
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| Charles III since 8 September 2022 | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| Heir apparent | Prince William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge[1] |
| Residences | Rideau Hall, Ottawa La Citadelle, Quebec City |
| Website | Monarchy and the Crown |
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| This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Canada |
| Government |
The monarchy of Canada is at the main figure of Canada's constitutional federal structure and Westminster-style parliamentary democracy.
The monarchy is in charge of the executive (King-in-Council), legislative (King-in-Parliament), and judicial (King-on-the-Bench) branches of both federal and provincial jurisdictions.
The current Canadian monarch and head of state is King Charles III, who has reigned since 8 September 2022. Charles' eldest son, Prince William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge, is heir apparent.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Department of Canadian Heritage. "Crown in Canada > Royal Family > His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales". Queen's Printer for Canada. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
