King of Canada | |
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Roi du Canada | |
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Charles III since 8 September 2022 | |
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Style | His Majesty |
Heir apparent | Prince William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge[1] |
Residences | Rideau Hall, Ottawa La Citadelle, Quebec City |
Website | Monarchy and the Crown |
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This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Canada |
Government |
The monarchy of Canada is at the main figure of Canada's constitutional federal structure and Westminster-style parliamentary democracy.
The monarchy is in charge of the executive (King-in-Council), legislative (King-in-Parliament), and judicial (King-on-the-Bench) branches of both federal and provincial[broken anchor] jurisdictions.
The current Canadian monarch and head of state is King Charles III, who has reigned since 8 September 2022. Charles' eldest son, Prince William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge, is heir apparent.