Audience with His  Majesty King Charles III

The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, was received today by His Majesty King Charles III for an audience at Buckingham Palace.

“It was a great honour to meet His Majesty and convey Ontarians’ deep gratitude for his service,” said Lieutenant Governor Dumont. “Our conversation was an inspiring reflection on Ontario’s vibrant and diverse communities, and it was clear that His Majesty holds a profound affection for our province.”

The meeting underscored His Majesty’s close and longstanding relationship with Ontario, which dates back to his first visit as Prince of Wales in 1970. Her Honour was accompanied by her spouse, His Honour Mr. Tony Viscardi.
As part of her visit to London, Her Honour has also met with young Ontarian scholars and professionals living in the United Kingdom, as well as with representatives from organizations and institutions with connections to Ontario and Canada.

It is customary for the lieutenant governors of Canada’s provinces to meet with the Sovereign early in their mandates, as part of their roles as representatives of the Crown.

His Majesty King Charles III acceded to the Throne on September 8, 2022, following a lifetime of dedicated service to the Commonwealth. The Honourable Edith Dumont was sworn in as Ontario’s 30th lieutenant governor on November 14, 2023. She is the first Francophone to serve in this role in Ontario.