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Note: All times local

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Thursday, April 19, 2018:

London, United Kingdom

8 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a roundtable discussion with young professionals based in London.

Laurier Room
4th Floor
Canada House

Note to media:

  • Open coverage for opening remarks

10 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

Ballroom
1st Floor
Buckingham Palace

Note to media:

  • Live host broadcast only

10:42 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in an official photograph with Her Majesty The Queen.

Ballroom
1st Floor
Buckingham Palace

Note to media:

  • Host photographers only

11 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in the official welcome by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, the Right Honourable Patricia Scotland.

Friary Court
St. James’s Palace

Note to media:

  • Pooled photo opportunity of Leaders’ arrivals at Friary Court

12:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will participate in Executive Session I.

Executive Tent
Lancaster House

Note to media:

  • Host broadcast coverage of opening remarks

1:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend a reception given by the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.

Queen Anne Room, Throne Room, and Entrée Room
St. James’s Palace

Note to media:

  • Host photographers only

2:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will participate in Executive Session II.

Executive Tent
Lancaster House

Closed to media

4:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will participate in Executive Session III.

Executive Tent
Lancaster House

Closed to media

6:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will hold a media availability.

Mackenzie Room
Ground Floor
Canada House

Notes to media:

  • Open coverage
  • For security purposes, media wishing to cover this event must arrive no later than 5:30 p.m.
  • Media should arrive via the Pall Mall entrance.
  • Media wishing to attend will need to present valid UK press cards (http://www.ukpresscardauthority.co.uk/) or possess CHOGM media accreditation for entry.
  • Space is limited. Please RSVP to: GalleryCanadaGalerie@international.gc.ca

8:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Leaders’ Dinner for Heads of Government and Spouses given by Her Majesty The Queen.

Picture Gallery
1st Floor
Buckingham Palace

Note to media:

  • Host broadcast for arrivals and toasts