King Charles named Commissioner-in-Chief for Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The ties between the U.K. and Canada were reaffirmed ahead of the coronation as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced King Charles III consented to assume the title of the RCMP Commissioner-in-Chief, a title previously held by Queen Elizabeth II.

In accepting the title, the king was presented with a special commemorative RCMP Officer’s sword. To honor royal traditions, RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme and Canada’s High Commissioner in the U.K., Ralph Goodale, officially presented Noble, the RCMP’s ninth Musical Ride horse, to the king at Windsor Castle last week.

During Queen Elizabeth”™s reign, the RCMP presented the Royal Family with eight horses, three of which are currently in use as charger horses. These horses and Noble will participate in the coronation procession on May 6.

“The RCMP and the Royal Family have enjoyed a longstanding, personal relationship for many decades, and I look forward to it continuing for many more,” said Duheme.