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Trudeau, Simon arrive at coronation along with other Canadian dignitaries

May 6, 2023 | 3:47 AM

LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and their spouses are among the Canadian delegation who have entered Westminster Abbey to witness the coronation of King Charles III.

The Canadian contingent also includes astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who is set to travel to the moon next year as part of the Artemis mission.

Hansen is carrying the Canadian flag

Astronaut Jennifer Sidney-Gibbons is also on the Canadian guest list.

A drizzle fell in London as the guests arrived.

Indigenous leaders are also due to be in attendance, including Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2023.

Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press

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