King Charles shown bizarre tattoo Canadian had of late Queen as she makes 9-word vow

was shown a bizarre tattoo of the late on his first day in as he visited the country alongside Queen Camilla for a two-day visit. Charles and Camilla experienced all aspects of Canadian life today from street hockey to a greeting from indigenous people as they began a two-day visit seen as a show of support for the country and to strengthen ties between the two nations.

for part of their first day in the Canadian capital and he described the role the King will play at the state opening of the Canadian Parliament on Tuesday as an "historic honour" that "matches the weight of our times".

As the royal duo met the well-wishers and members of the public, King Charles met a woman from , who showed him a bizarre tattoo of his late mother's EIIR cipher on her inner forearm.

In a nine-word vow, Annie Riendeau, 50, told the King: "I'm going to get one for you too, soon."

also dropped a puck to start a game of street hockey when they met the public in the nearby Lansdowne Park during the first royal event of the day, and the couple were welcomed by shouts of "welcome home" and "God save the King" at the community gathering.

Mr Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of England, and his wife Diana Fox Carney, acted as hosts to show their royal guests around stalls showcasing the diversity and heritage of modern Canada.

, Mr Carney said: "The Royal Visit is a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown - one forged over generations, shaped by shared histories, and grounded in common values.

"A bond that, over time, has evolved, just as Canada has, to reflect the strength, diversity, and confidence of our people.

"Tomorrow, His Majesty King Charles III will deliver the Speech from the Throne in the Senate Chamber, nearly 70 years after Canada's Sovereign first opened Parliament.

"This historic honour matches the weight of our times. It speaks to our enduring tradition and friendship, to the vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our distinct identity, and to the historic ties that crises only fortify."

that included a welcome ceremony for the King and Queen at the airport, a street hockey puck drop and a ceremonial tree planting.

It comes ahead of a big day on Tuesday, when the King will deliver the Speech of the Throne, which will lay out the government's priorities and goals to parliament.

A monarch has not delivered the throne speech in Canada since 1977, making this royal visit an extremely rare occasion.

For their arrival, the King wore a dark red, patterned tie, while Queen Camilla wore a light pink dress from British designer, Anna Valentine.