Monarchy of Canada

King of Canada
Roi du Canada
Federal
Incumbent
Charles III
since 8 September 2022
Details
StyleHis Majesty
Heir apparentPrince William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge
ResidencesRideau Hall, Ottawa
La Citadelle, Quebec City
WebsiteMonarchy and the Crown

The monarchy of Canada is the main figure of Canada's constitutional federal structure and Westminster-style parliamentary democracy. The monarchy is currently represented by a king who appoints a governor general to represent him in Canada.

The current Canadian monarch and head of state is King Charles III, who has reigned since 8 September 2022. Charles' eldest son, Prince William, Prince of Wales, will eventually inherit the position as heir apparent.

The monarch is a part of the executive (King-in-Council), legislative (King-in-Parliament), and judicial (King-on-the-Bench) branches of both federal and provincial jurisdictions.

References

  1. ↑ 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.