The Government of Saskatchewan is marking the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla today (Fri). There is a parade in front of the Legislative Building at 1 p.m. The coronation actually takes place tomorrow (Sat) in London at Westminster Abbey. This is the first coronation of a Canadian Head of State and Monarch in seven decades.

The government says today’s parade will be include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police “and will celebrate the devotion to service and close historic ties by His Majesty to both uniformed organizations that began while he was the Prince of Wales, and which will continue as King of Canada.”

A celebration will also be hosted by Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty and Her Honour Donna Mirasty at Government House on Saturday, May 13.