On Canada’s 150th anniversary, the anniversary of the Confederation also promoted as Canada 150 by the government. Ottawa’s Shopify welcomed His Royal Highness, Prince of Charles. On the sidelines of his visit to the 150th-anniversary celebration. Prince Charles drops by the e-Commerce giant Shopify’s headquarters this Saturday, 1st July.

Escorted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to the offices at 150 Elgin St. Immediately after leaving a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the nearby, newly renovated National Arts Centre.

When the Prince entered the room the entire room rose to its feet to greet His Royal Highness. In the background the song, ‘What do you mean?’ was being played by Canadian singer Justin Bieber.

Participating in the exciting countdown to launch the 14 brand new Canadian businesses powered by Shopify’s online platform, at the push of the ceremonial green button by Prince Charles. The whole room rose to cheer, pouring with the confetti shower. He appeared curious and engaged with the young entrepreneurs.

At his side were, Shopify’s CEO Tobi Lutke, chief operating officer Harley Finkelstein and the company’s director of policy and government affairs, Alexandar Clark.

The Prince was also joined on his tour of Shopify by Navdeep Bains, federal minister of innovation, science and economic development. Anna Lambert was one of the attendees who met His Royal Highness.

“He was so nice,” the director of talent acquisition for Shopify enthusiastically recalled afterward. “He asked really, really great questions. It was a little bit nerve-wracking.”

She was the part of the launch of a new online store, powered by Shopify, to promote local businesses. She’s partnered with Heather Andrews and Nadine Hogan from Wheelhouse Cycle spinning studio as well as Katie Frappier and Regine Paquette from Victoria Boutique.